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How Should Severe Symptoms Of Anxiety Disorder Be Treated And Managed?

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Posted on Fri, 11 Mar 2022
Question: Since I was a young teenager I have had tremendous worry about my health, every lump is a tumor, every different feeling is cancer or a deadly disease. How do I get to a place where I am not paralyzed 2-3x a year with an irrational fear?
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Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (37 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Consultation

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

What you are describing is called an illness anxiety disorder. This can be well-treated with a combination of an SSRI medication such as Lexapro and weekly cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy.

This combination will help you get over these anxieties.

Regards,
Dr. Sheppe

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How Should Severe Symptoms Of Anxiety Disorder Be Treated And Managed?

Brief Answer: Consultation Detailed Answer: Hello, What you are describing is called an illness anxiety disorder. This can be well-treated with a combination of an SSRI medication such as Lexapro and weekly cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy. This combination will help you get over these anxieties. Regards, Dr. Sheppe