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A member asked:

Best way to deal with hypochondria? depressed all the time for fear of cancer and other disease...31 years old

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Seeing: a psychologist for counseling and if needed following up with a psychiatrist. Exercise, meditation, spiritual and family support may help

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 5/30/2015

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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 5/30/2015

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