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Talking to a doctor about anxiety might feel weird or
even scary. But it is just like talking to your doctor
about any other problem.
If you have a stomachache, your doctor
might ask questions about where exactly
it hurts. She might ask if you feel a
sharp pain or a dull ache. This is because
different illnesses can cause different types
of stomachaches. She might ask what you
ate the night before, because stomachaches
caused by bad food are different from other
types. Through these questions, the doctor will
Did You Know?
In almost all situations,
doctors will talk to you
without
your parent in the
room. It is okay to ask for
privacy if you need it.
When you are sick, a
doctor will examine
your body to figure
out what is wrong.
The same goes for
anxiety disorders—
it’s just that the tests
might be different.