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Is it common for a teen with anxiety, ocd, adhd, and possibly autism to have a phobia of swallowing pills? how do we overcome this?

Q: is it common for a teen with anxiety, ocd, adhd, and possibly autism to have a phobia of swallowing pills? how do we overcome this?

: See a psychologist and get evaluated for potentially cognitive behavioral therapy. A psychiatrist may be needed for medication

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See a psychologist and get evaluated for potentially cognitive behavioral therapy. A psychiatrist may be needed for medication

Answered 4/19/2021

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A member asked:

Is it common for a teen with anxiety, ocd, adhd, and possibly autism to have a phobia of swallowing pills? how do we overcome this?

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