Your doctor may prescribe medicines to improve symptoms of hypochondria. He may also refer you for psychotherapy e. g. cognitive behavioural therapy which helps you identify thoughts that contribute to fears about illness and to correct the misinterpretation of body sensations. This type of therapy teaches people to concentrate less on thoughts and fears of illness and to use relaxation and distraction techniques. Behavioural stress management therapy teaches stress management and relaxation techniques to help people avoid becoming focused on illness during stressful situations.
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