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Can my anxiety get worse if i dont treat it?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Although that is: possible - there is also the possibility that it will not increase.

Dr Anyanwu and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 8/17/2014

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Yes: it can get worse,better or stay the same. Everyone does not need medication but everyone could use a discussion to understand what is going on and to rule out thyroid problems or other things that can be mistaken for anxiety

Answered 8/16/2014

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