how can i get over my hypocondria? PLEASE HELP ME WITH THIS I AM AFRAID IT WILL BE THE END OF ME!?

Answer 1

Sufferers of hypochondria may benefit from one or more of the following exercises:

Keeping a journal describing what led to the anxiety attacks or panic
Talking with friends or family members, and taking a different perspective on the symptoms
Tracking the triggering factors of anxiety, and avoiding them (e.g. self-diagnosis, reading about symptoms)
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and positive outlook


Hypochondria (or hypochondriasis, sometimes referred to as health anxiety or health phobia) is a somatoform disorder in which one has the unfounded belief that he or she is suffering from a serious illness. Hypochondria is often characterized by irrational fears of being diseased/dying, obsessions over minor bodily symptoms or imperfections, doubt and disbelief in doctors' diagnosis, constant self-examination and self-diagnosis and preoccupation with one's body. Hypochondriacs often require constant reassurance, sometimes from multiple doctors, family and friends.

Hypochondria is often associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and anxiety, and can also be brought on by stress.

Etymology
The term hypochondria comes from the Greek hypo- (below) and chondros (cartilage - of the breast bone). The term was originally used to describe unidentifiable stomach pains. It was thought by ancient Greek physicians that such pains were caused by the movement of the spleen, an organ located near the hypochondrium (the upper region of the abdomen just below the ribs on either side of the epigastrium).

During the 19th century the term evolved to be the male counterpart to hysteria.

Effects
Hypochondria can cause one or more of the following effects:

Anxiety attacks or panic attacks
Depression
Fear of pending doom
Loss of appetite
Decreased libido
Increased self-consciousness
Decreased motivation in life.

Answer 2

Ktal and Drewy D said it best. I would say keep a journal, and see a psychiatrist. Sometimes your thoughts can be strong enough from your Hypocondria that you will actually start to develop symptoms of having whatever it is you think you have. Writting down what you are feeling and why you think you have it, then going to a psychiatrist or even a regular docter with your journal works best from what I have seen personally.

Answer 3

hypochondria is a psychological disorder, so if you are so worried about being hypochondriac, go to a psychologist, not a doctor who would make a physical exam on you...you don't need that...I'm pretty sure you aren't sick on that way, but you need psychological help which is completely OK... if you go to psychologist it doesn't mean that you are crazy, it only means that you care about yourself so much that you accept that you need help.

Answer 4

you are obssessed with being SICK....just remind yourself that there are truly physically sick people who would love to be well...be grateful for your health....i hope this helps

Answer 5

Don't be a loser. Stop worrying. It's that simple, just stop worrying.