A member asked:

I have a swallowing obsession and am desperate for help?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

One option which: Can be very effective is cognitive behavioral therapy. Take care.

Answered 11/28/2017

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Solid Diagnosis 1st!: Obsessions = unwanted ; sometimes disturbing thoughts or images that pop into mind ; don't easily go away. They tend 2cause a lot of anxiety ; distress, ; can interfere w/ daily living. 2 make sure u get right treatment, it's impt 2have an expert psychological or psychiatric evaluation. What u r calling "obsession" may b something else ; might signify a number of different mental health conditions.

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