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Fearful Life
I’ve been struggling with anxiety and depression for the past 10 years. I’ve taken medication, but the symptoms still affect me daily. Recently, my fears have increased — I constantly worry about my parents getting older, fear being alone in the future, and feel completely dependent on them. The idea of shifting to another city alone terrifies me. I often think that when my parents are no longer around, I won’t be able to manage daily life or step out for anything. I am struggling in career as well.
These thoughts lead to heart palpitations, extreme demotivation, and a constant feeling that nothing brings joy anymore — not even being at home. I feel stuck and hopeless. What should I do? How can I overcome this fear and become emotionally strong and independent?
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I’m really sorry you’re feeling this way. It’s okay to feel scared and stuck you’ve been carrying a lot for a long time.
You are stronger than you think. You’ve made it this far and that means you can keep going. Healing takes time, but it is possible. You’re not alone.
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Start small. One tiny step a day like writing your thoughts, talking to someone, or just going for a walk. You don’t have to fix everything at once.
Talk to a therapist not because you’re weak, but because you deserve support. Even one session can help you feel a little lighter and less alone.
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Your anxiety and depression has a clear cause of fear, the medications will help you manage but it will be even more effective when paired with therapy and psychiatric nutrition. Asking for evidences and rationality for your feelings and thought is something you can begin with.
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Seek therapy, an eclectic approach will work along with few dietary and lifestyle changes
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Thank you for sharing so openly. What you're describing reflects deep-rooted anxiety and depressive symptoms, compounded by fears of abandonment and dependency. While medication can help manage symptoms, itâs equally important to address the underlying emotional patterns through psychotherapy.
I strongly recommend working with a therapist to process these fears, develop emotional regulation skills, and gradually build independence.
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Follow up with a Psychiatrist and scheduling an appointment with a Psychologist
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Ten years of anxiety and depression can leave anyone exhausted and stuck, but it doesn’t mean you’re out of options. Therapy that focuses on gradual exposure to independence, reframing catastrophic thoughts, and rebuilding daily routines can help your mind learn safety where it currently predicts danger. Medication can be fine-tuned alongside this, yet it’s often the steady practice of skills grounding, mindfulness, and compassionate self-talkthat chips away at those palpitations and brings back a sense of control.
You don’t have to figure all this out alone. A therapist can walk you through step-by-step goals: taking small solo errands, widening your social circle beyond family, and separating healthy dependence from crippling fear. Each win rewires the brain toward confidence. Reach out soon; the sooner you start, the sooner relief begins to feel real. Take therapy. You can connect with me on nine two six six seven two six zero six five.
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Hello Sir
You have put a very valid point,
And the symptoms you develop due to that is commonly seen amongst many males of this age and is very much problematic
But the good thing is, it can be cured permanently with a few medicines (for a while and not permanent) and some therapy/ counseling exercise to help you better improvement and become symptoms free in future life
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Kindly consult online for further management and treatment
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Thanks for reaching out. Will need a detailed history and evaluation to manage you appropriately. Will also require a personality evaluation. Kindly consult
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Kindly consult
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Reach out for sessions
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Hi.. will need further details regarding the same like the medicines used , dosages taken, duration of symptoms etc. therapy can help. Consult online for further evaluation and management
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Your condition needs a detailed evaluation whether the thoughts are repetitive or is it just the feeling you carry on . And also the medication that you are currently using . Symptoms you mentioned a vague . Kindly advise you to take a proper consultation
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Dr. Kavita Bhutani (PhD)
Psychologist
7 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Seems you are scared of loosing control
Could be a stiff childhood
Need to figure out the root of the fear
Till then deep breathe
Take ten minute surrender walk every day
Solo travel
Smile
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Ms. Rupali Mohbe
Clinical Psychologist
25 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Hi
I appreciate that you reach out for your concern
With the given information I feel you are going through anxio-depressive disorder
Medication alone won’t help You need therapy to challenge your automatic negative thoughts and faulty beliefs
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you can consult Dr Rupali at Practo for Psychotherapy specially CBT
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Progressive muscle relaxation technique will help you to calm down your anxiety
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