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How can i overcome my hypochondria?
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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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