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What is the best way to relieve myself of my health anxiety? i've been to the doctor and they said i'm alright but have slightly high blood pressure.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Consider CBT: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy can be very effective with health anxiety disorders.

Dr Archer agreed

Answered 5/18/2017

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A member asked:

What is the best way to relieve myself of my health anxiety? i've been to the doctor and they said i'm alright but have slightly high blood pressure.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Archer agreed

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