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What kind of non-medical treatments are commonly used for body dysmorphia?
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Cbt, energy work: Cognitive behavioral therapy is the most common, talking therapy or counseling in many forms can be helpful depending on the specific details. There are many forms of energy work that i would think worth trying.
Answered 5/3/2015
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Counseling & Meds : The standard is cognitive behavioral therapy and ssri medications. See <http://www.Mayoclinic.Com/health/body-dysmorphic-disorder/ds00559/dsection=treatments-and-drugs>.
Answered 10/19/2012
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