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Question: what's the best way to deal with health anxiety?
I had a cancer scare and was cleared through test. But I can't get past it. I'm constantly scared and nervous. I goggle everything. what can I do to get past this?
I had a cancer scare and was cleared through test. But I can't get past it. I'm constantly scared and nervous. I goggle everything. what can I do to get past this?
Brief Answer:
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Health anxiety, also known as hypochondria, is a common problem. Fortunately, there is an excellent treatment for it, known as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
This is a once a week psychotherapy meeting with a therapist for an hour to discuss these problems and different and more effective ways of thinking. I strongly recommend it.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Health anxiety, also known as hypochondria, is a common problem. Fortunately, there is an excellent treatment for it, known as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
This is a once a week psychotherapy meeting with a therapist for an hour to discuss these problems and different and more effective ways of thinking. I strongly recommend it.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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