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What to do if i'm a hypochondriac and i need some help or advice?

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Dr. Samuel Bayles answered

Specializes in Child Psychiatry

Counseling: 1. if you have physical symptoms then have them worked up. if everything checks out then: 2. see a psychiatrist or psychotherapist 3. treat anxiety if present 4. learn self calming techniques http://blogs.psychcentral.com/emotionally-sensitive/2012/04/self-soothing-calming-the-amgydala/

Answered 5/29/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Get help: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is often the most effective approach to treating hypochondria. Psychoeducation and exposure therapy have been used as well as treatment with antidepressant medications when warranted.

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