Chronic Illness + Depression = Higher Death Anxiety  Simple Psychology Explanation - video Dailymotion

Chronic Illness + Depression = Higher Death Anxiety  Simple Psychology Explanation

Transcript

00:00Did you know that having a chronic illness like hypertension or diabetes doesn't just affect your body?

00:05It can also increase your fear of death?

00:08Especially when depression is involved, the cycle becomes even stronger.

00:13Living with long-term health conditions means daily reminders of aging, weakness, and loss.

00:18These constant signals can quietly feed death anxiety.

00:22Add depression into the mix and the picture changes.

00:25Depression magnifies fear, reduces hope, and makes every symptom feel heavier.

00:31It turns illness into a shadow that follows everywhere.

00:35Chronic illness increases stress.

00:38Stress fuels depression.

00:41And depression, in turn, makes illness feel more overwhelming.

00:45Together, they create a cycle that strengthens fear of death.

00:48The good news is, this cycle can be softened.

00:51Supportive therapy, community connection, gentle exercise, and managing illness step-by-step can ease both depression and death anxiety.

01:01Chronic illness and depression together may increase fear of death, but they don't have to control the final chapters of life.

01:08With care, connection, and compassion, older adults can find peace, purpose, and calm, even in the face of illness.