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My anxiety has been eating me up thinking that i have esopheg. cancer. doc said if i am not regurgit. food, i am fine. in my paranoid mind, too late?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Please consider an: Option like psychotherapy or cognitive behavioral therapy to help put you mind to rest.

Answered 3/30/2014

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Since you have: Seen your doc and health issues have been identified or ruled out, the most helpful thing to do is see a mental health professional. Some clinical psychologists specialize in health psychology. Your doc may have a referral. Peace and good health.

Answered 7/1/2015

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Health Anxiety: Health anxiety is a form of o c d . This can be very difficult and tricky because its ocd that is about your health. We are very anxious about things that are literally vital to our well being. Anxiety can be very intense and intrusive. Work with a physician and behavior health professionals.

Answered 5/15/2016

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