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Does health anxiety(hypochondria) often start suddenly out of nowhere? i was never like this until about a month ago and now its always on my mind

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Dr. John Gaffney answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Certainly possible: It's definitely possible to start all of a sudden. I'd suggest talking to a psychiatrist and psychologist about what is going on and ways in which you can start to gain control of these types of thoughts. Hope that helps and good luck!

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/30/2016

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