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Regarding Hypochondria
So in April my psychiatrist diagnosed me with hypochondria and with OCD. I was on clonazepam and daxid. But currently stopped it, because I got better. But sometimes I get withdrawal symptoms and my sleep schedule and cycle plus quality of sleep are too bad. And If I feel any minor symptom, I start getting hypochondriac attacks again. I feel really helpless.
I mean everyone has fear of cancer or carcinophobia but mine is extreme. First attack I got when I was 12.
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Hi
I appreciate that you reach out with your concern
With given information I suggest you restart meds till doctor says to reduce n then stop. Simultaneously take psychotherapy too.
Meds help to suppliment your lack of neurotransmitters and therapy helps in reducing your ingrained faulty habits, teach you life skills, resilience, Work-life balance
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mindfulness and journaling can help you
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Dr. Vishal Bhatt
Psychiatrist
4 yrs exp
Rajkot
Hypochondia or Illness anxiety disorder is a chronic mental illness previously known as hypochondria. People with this disorder have a persistent fear that they have a serious or life-threatening illness despite few or no symptoms. Medications and cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) can help.
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Dr. Upasana Rai
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5 yrs exp
Varanasi
Please consult for detailed evaluation and management
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Dr. Kamal Kishore Verma
Psychiatrist
15 yrs exp
Agra
Consult immediately madam
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Dr. Sharon Narula
Psychiatrist
3 yrs exp
Delhi
Hi ma'am, generally it's not advisable to abruptly stop medicines without consulting a doctor as it may aggravate symptoms and even cause some withdrawals.
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Kindly get evaluated by a psychiatrist for further treatment
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Avoid self adjustment of doses
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