A member asked:

I'm constantly paranoid that i've got or am going to get an illness, infection or disease. what should i do?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Anxiety: Health anxiety is extremely common with many forms and nuances. You can think of it as a type of o c d . Many useful therapies can help and you should address if its interfering in you life. It can become debilitating. Talk to your doctor or consider counseling.

Answered 3/13/2020

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Agree w Dr. Re: Uncontrolled fear can wreck havoc with your quality of life. Have you considered cognitive behavioral therapy?

Answered 1/5/2019

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