Health Anxiety

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Health Anxiety

Asked for Female, 16 Years

I have severe anxiety and have panic attacks when I think about having diabetes or cancer. Lately I have been having symptoms that can completely stem from my anxiety but I am so scared. I don't know what to do.

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Mr. Tejas Shah Psychologist 19 yrs exp Mumbai Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Mr. Tejas Shah

Psychologist 19 yrs exp Mumbai

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It is not very clear since how. long you are having such thoughts. Though what you describe appears to be that you are suffering from Hypochondriasis. Consult a Clinical Psychologist for a detailed evaluation and treatment plan.

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