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What to do if i have social and health anxiety how can i stop it?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

If you have: significant anxiety about interacting with other people & regarding your health & what ever you have tried to date - hasn't worked then consider getting professional help. Cognitive behavioral therapy can be especially helpful.

Dr Paudel agreed

Answered 5/8/2014

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