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Crying Wolf
I'm so afraid that after all of the years of my "diseases", and running to every doctor in town, that one day I truly am going to have something, and no doctor, family member, or myself will believe it -until...
How can I help?
Hi, I've been reading all your pieces and I'm not sure if I'm crossing a line doing this, but I'm coming from the other side - my partner is a hypochondriac - no problem for me, I love him, the...
How do you know?
How do you know if you are a hypochondriac? On some level I know that this fits me of all the internet searches I have done on health issues. What's worse is, I am a nurse. Sick, Huh? Not only...
Recovering from Health Anxiety
Hi, my name is Melissa and I used to have health anxiety/hypochondria. I'm doing so much better now, I have a few issues with anxiety and depression but I'm not too worried about my health. I have been worried about...
hope
I hope everybody feels better soon....
On MS
I'm also sufferring terribly from a fear of MS @ the moment. I have 3 bulging discs in my neck, one of which is pressing on my spinal cord & causing numbness and tingling mostly in my left arm (occasionally...
Hello, is anyone still using this site? I'm in Canada and really need some support. The fear of the past month is ALS or MS, I've actually gotten to the point of hoping it's "something like MS" because of my...
Hi can anyone give me any advice for the past ten years on and off i`ve had symtoms of heart attacks some days i have chest pain all day with pains down my arm, i`m petrified of even going for...
I am 33, mom of three. Dad died of a heart attack at 48 (first heart attack at 31). About six years ago, I became certain that I had a tumor, or something wrong with my gall bladder. It was...
im 17 and i have been dealing with hypochondria for almost a year. my mom doesn't believe me, and my friends never give me the time of the day to even listen to me. I can't tell my boyfriend, he...
i always think i am dying
Hello. I just found this site and thought i would share my story. Ever since I was very young, I have thought I had many diseases. When my brother was three and I was six, he got a piece of...
My hypochondriasis is worse than ever
I just found this site after spending countless hours for the past two years searching for solutions to my numerous health problems. I have had OCD and hypochondriasis since the age of 4- I am currently in my 40's. I...
Cathy
I feel embarrassed posting this, but I am a genuine hypochondriac. I can testify that this is a real mental disorder and that it is difficult to live with. Many people might look at a hypochondriac and think they are...
age 53 Dad died 47 colon cancer Sister had Hodgkins disease at 13 (survived now 44) Other sister had neuroendochrine carcinoma this year at age 47 Mom and me cancer free so far My son, now 19. Two epidsodes of...
Hi to all who read this. I have diagnosed myself as a hypochondriac. It started when my cousin became very sick with ovarian and then bladder cancer. Around the same time, my aunt also died of ovarian cancer. My cousin...
Article on hypochondria
https://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/common/standard/transform.jsp?requestURI=/healthatoz/Atoz/dc/cen/ment/pers/alert03222007.jsp...
Healthcare meets Web 2.0 - Tracking sicknesses in your area
I recently started a new website (we launched less than 3 weeks ago) focused on bringing health information to the public by tracking and monitoring current and local sicknesses. Essentially, it is Web2.0/User generated content meets Healthcare through a Google...
question
I really think there is something wrong with my mom, and I think hypochondria may be it. She always claims she is sick, goes to the doctor, and the doctor says she is fine. Recently, I was very sick with...
Hi all, I recently read this great article on wikipedia about hypochondria http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypochondria It even lists some treatment studies! Not in my area but here's hoping!...
Blood
I have a huge detest and fear of blood. In fact, its more of other people's blood. In retrospect, I abhor all fluids from other people except my own and my family's and close close people to my heart.
Hypochondria Can Be a Serious Problem
Al Roker talks with Dr. Gail Saltz about hypochondria.
Confessions of a Hypochondriac
In Confessions of a Hypochondriac, Leila writes about life as a hypochondriac.
Send Me No Flowers
The opening scene of Send Me No Flowers starring Rock Hudson as a hypochondriac.
Paxil and Cognitive Therapy Treat Hypochondria Equally Well
Paxil and cognitive therapy appear to treat hypochondria equally well.
