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If u have health anxiety and are obsessed by a illness can u imagine the symptoms u have read about?
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Exactly so: Yes, if you have an anxiety disorder it is easy to find that it expresses itself in fears of bodily iliness. These can be things you've read about or things your mind makes up. Cognitive behavioral therapy and stress management can be very helpful. Peace and good health.
Answered 5/19/2014
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