What is treatment for hypochondria?

Psychotherapy : This is a condition involving anxiety about perceived or imagined illness or symptoms. It can be quite distressing and interfere with one's quality of life. Talking with a therapist is the best course of action.

Hypochondria: 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.

Hypochondriasis is a type of phobia. Phobias can be helped by a Clinical Psychologist with expertise in multiple types of psychotherapy. In addition medication prescribed by a Psychiatrist add help. Please make arrangements to see a Clinical Psychologist. If you are experiencing physical symptoms have a physical exam to know if you are ill.