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How can i stop being a hypochondriac?

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Please see Mayo site: Hypochondriasis treatment ; management - medscape reference emedicine.Medscape.Com/article/290955-treatment please read this website, get educated about your condition, and make your decisions from there.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/30/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Get help: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is often the most effective approach to treating hypochondria. Psychoeducation and exposure therapy have been used as well as treatment with antidepressant medications when warranted.

Dr Rhoads and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 5/31/2015

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