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I have serious hypochondriac. what to do?
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Talk to someone: You would potentially benefit from talk psychotherapy to explore the origins of the hypochondriasis and to allow you to develop more insights. If talk therapy does not bring some awareness of your cognitions and behavior you may want to see a psychiatrist for a consideration of pharmacotherapy. Stay safe!
Answered 5/29/2015
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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.
Answered 5/29/2015
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