A member asked:

I have a bad habit of constinally checking my tempature through out the day. how can i get over this habit?

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Do you do other: Things as well, such as counting, moving in a certain way, etc.? It could simply be a useless habit developed from anxiety or something more, like ocd. A mental health professional can diagnose what it is and put your mind at ease.

Answered 4/1/2014

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Health anxiety: Sometimes people engage in excessive checking because of hypochondriasis, ocd or both.

Answered 4/27/2014

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