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Health anxiety absolutely tormenting me for years. miserable. convinced i will get cancer one day (family hx) meds and therapy have been ineffective. i wake up every day with terror in my soul. will this ever end? dont know how much more i can take.
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Health Anxiety: You didn't tell us the type of anxiety. If you haven't worked with a therapist experienced in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - would encourage you to do so.
Answered 7/25/2020
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