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What Is The Cause And Treatment For Hypochondriasis?
Hi, I know this going to sound so stupid but I feel like it s to much for me to handle :( I have a phobia of being sick it really really really scares me like more than I can describe and I panic even when I feel sick I really don t know what to do anymore
Fri, 6 Feb 2015
consult your doctor for physical examination,detailed history is required to diagnose hypochondriasis. prescribe medicines.
There are similarities between hypochondria and anxiety disorders such as panic disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Treatment include
1- Psychological counseling (psychotherapy) called cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
2- Education about hypochondriasis,
3- Medications.
Certain antidepressant medications may be helpful E,g; fluoxetine , fluvoxamine , paroxetine , clomipramine , imipramine .
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There are similarities between hypochondria and anxiety disorders such as panic disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Treatment include
1- Psychological counseling (psychotherapy) called cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
2- Education about hypochondriasis,
3- Medications.
Certain antidepressant medications may be helpful E,g; fluoxetine , fluvoxamine , paroxetine , clomipramine , imipramine .
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