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Can my anxiety get worse if i dont treat it?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Although that is: possible - there is also the possibility that it will not increase.
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Dr. Laura Martin
Dr. Laura Martinanswered
Family Medicine 34 years experience
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
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