Germany

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?

2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in

Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered

Psychiatry 27 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)?

Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.

Learn how we can help

4.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago

Dr. Evan Altman

Dr. Qamar Khan

Dr. Robert Roaney

Dr. Evan Altman and 2 doctors agree3 doctors agree

Dr. Andrew Hoanswered

Psychiatry 32 years experience

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

Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.

Learn how we can help

4.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Related questions

A 28-year-old female asked:

If u have health anxiety and are obsessed by a illness can u imagine the symptoms u have read about?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A member asked about a female:

Hello, I am doing an activity with 21 children aged 3 to 5 to reduce any anxiety about going to the Doctors and was wondering what a health BP is?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 36-year-old female asked:

I have had some health anxiety, and I know I'm really healthy but what's a good way for me to stop noticing everything in my body? I want to move on.

2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

A member asked:

I av chronic health anxiety always think i av serious illness therapy n antidepressnts don't work please help wht can I try ?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A member asked:

Do muscle twitches mean I have a disease!, or is it my health anxiety?

2 doctor answers • 9 doctors weighed in

Last updated May 25, 2014

Found in:

Feeling anxious›Anxiety

People also asked

Should I be concerned? I have GERD and health anxiety, went to ER, food stuck in throat feeling, no scope check, can breathe and talk and swallow, oxygen level 99. Told me mostly nothing is stuck. Is this true? Can't stop stressing in fear?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

My health anxiety and hypochondria is out of control, new illnesses daily.Tried therapy, benzos make me depressed, scared of SSRIs. Any hope for me?

2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in

Hi I'm prescribed four 2mg Xanax a day and I just got a new job opportunity. Id like to keep my anxiety disorder discret b/c I'm afraid it could keep me from getting the job. If I stop taking them now will it show up in urine test in 5 days and also does

2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

Could health anxiety make you feel symptoms of illnesses you don't actually have?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

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

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Related topics

Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.

Talk to a doctor now

24/7 visits - just $39!

50% off with $15/month membership

Disclaimer:

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.