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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?

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Discuss: discuss your concerns about SSRI's with your psychiatrist. There are many different ones and a lot are very well tolerated. Medication along with therapy would be very beneficial to a motivated individual. good luck.

Answered 10/15/2017

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Cbt: 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.

Answered 6/4/2016

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