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A 30-year-old male asked:

How to end the health anxiety? i couldn't stop myself diagnosing new illnesses. does nassas help to reduce my anxiety levels?

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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered

Psychiatry 25 years experience

Not very much info: here. Have you used SSRI's or tried cognitive behavioral therapy before a trial of Noradrenergic and specific serotonergic antidepressants (NaSSAs)?

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Dr. Andrew Hoanswered

Psychiatry 30 years experience

Yes,See Psychiatrist: Both psychotherapy and medication can help. Finding a psychiatrist will be a good next step.

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