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I am planning to seek a mental treatment
I am. Suffering from anxiety and panic attacks and I think I am also hypochondriac.do I need to visit a psychologist or a psychiatrist . There are also bodily symptoms like racing heart
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Yes..you need a consultation with psychiatrist.
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Psychiatry will evaluate you for probable mental issues.
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Ms. Mitsuvi Malik
Clinical Psychologist
14 yrs exp
Noida
You may begin with going to a psychologist first who will evaluate and refer you to the psychiatrist if medication is required considering the severity of your symptoms also psychological therapies works well in such symptoms. Take care.
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