Can you cure hypochondria?

Hypochondria is hard to treat, but experts have made progress. Several studies show that using antidepressants, such as Prozac and Luvox, can help. Antianxiety medications are also used to treat the disorder. Barsky and other researchers say that cognitive-behavioral therapy also works. read more

Hypochondria is something that can be controlled with the right coping tips. Make sure you take my free 7 minute anxiety test to learn what these coping tools are. read more

Even if a doctor assures you it isn't true, you have the symptoms to prove to yourself that the doctor is mistaken. The key to treatment is disrupting the cycle. That can be tough, however, since doctors rarely tell hypochondriacs the truth about their disorder. read more