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What to do if i have been experinecing some symptoms of mental illness, or am i just being paranoid?

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Dr. Barbara Toohill answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

It depends...: Whether your symptoms are actually mental illness depend on what they are, their severity, and how much they impact your functioning. Your doctor or a counselor can advise you.

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Answered 5/29/2016

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