Hypochondria is : Anxiety over your health that resists reassurance and usually involves misperception of body symptoms and sensations. Talk to a mental health professional to explore the underlying cause and learn skills for managing the excessive anxiety. Relaxation training, perhaps with the aid of biofeedback (www.Bcia.Org or www.Aapb.Org), and cognitive behavioral therapy are very effective.
Answered 9/28/2016
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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.
Answered 5/29/2015
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CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapy may be helpful for your hypochondriasis.
Answered 1/25/2013
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Hypochondria: Hypochondria is a brain illness, unfortunately not a preference or an opinion to be changed. Effective treatment involves acknowledgement and acceptance of its being an illness. Learn and practice the skills of mindfulness meditation to live with chronic illness. Finally, medications to address the anxiety associated. Seek help for these treatments.
Answered 6/23/2017
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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.
Answered 5/29/2015
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