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How can i overcome hypochondria? i have tried therapy, medication, activities , etc nothing works and i spent thousand of dollars on hospital bills.
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OCD: This can be a form of ocd that responds to cognitive behavioral therapy. Meds plus cbt seem to be best but the art is in the details. Specific meds and bt have to be custom designed and applied to you. Work with an experienced treatment team and stick with it.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Hypochondria: 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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