Losing weight intentionally and thinking I am sick....?????

Question

I've battled hypochondria for over 10 years now. So much so that I gained 137lbs! I purposely over-ate to make sure I could gain weight. In my mind if I was able to gain weight then I couldn't be sick. In January, I decided to do something about my weight and began the Optifast (all liquid) diet. I've averaged 4-5lbs lost per week & have a lost a total of 133.5lbs. I'm now approaching my goal weight & my hypochondriac thoughts are popping back up. I'm beginning to wonder if I am sick again & I am about to go off my diet to see if I can gain again. Mind you that on this diet, I visit a Nurse Practitioner who weighs me in, checks my blood pressure and does a monthly Complete Blood Count. I've even been to my internist last month who did his own blood tests and everything was perfect. I am 34 years old and smoke so naturally my biggest fear is Lung Cancer which has a symptom of unexplained weight loss. What can I do? I've been to shrinks but they don't help. Arrggh.. this really sucks.

Jeez.. some of you are really great and other's are heartless. This isn't a joke. I am a real human with a severe problem. I guess I should have expected as much in turning to the internet for help.

Thanks to all of you who didn't respond as if I just murdered someone.

For the record, I've been to shrinks... a number of them. All they want to do is medicate me, which I've tried without success. I guess I'll just have to deal with it until I die then it won't matter anymore.

Answer 1

Go get some x-rays of your lungs done. If they turn out to be fine that could put the hypochondria to rest for awhile. That would then be your chance to quit smoking. Smoking actually causes a lot of anxiety. So, I recommend quitting even though I know its easier said than done. There are a lot of options to help you quit, so talk to your doctor about those too.

Answer 2

Hi
First of all do not jump to your conclusions , Its proably nothing actually see if you like your fears put to rest ,the right information can help so here goes,

If you are serious about losing weight, the calories in the food you eat should be less than the energy you use. You will have to increase your metabolic rate now, and plan your diet carefully.
Formulate your own weight loss plan and you will lose weight faster. More details available at http://tinyurl.com/m7ckx

good luck

Answer 3

Honey,are you married or have anyone special in your life?
First of all,do what I did!Stomp your feet & tell God you can't stop smoking on your own & cry yourself to sleep!
I quit over 2 yrs ago after trying for 15yrs to quit.I woke up totally smoke free after that night.
I have a weight problem also,but mine hasn't responded to diet or exercise.I gradually gained due to age & depression & illness.
Stop with these groundless fears!You are wasting your life!

Answer 4

got nuts with nuts eating a handful of nuts will help you stay full try soaking them in water for a different texture

Answer 5

oats are your friends eating a cup of oatmeal in the morning will prevent you from gorging in the afternoon

Answer 6

eat three fewer bites of your meal

Answer 7

Seek out another physiologist until you obtain one that can help you with this matter. It sounds like it is differently mental and without proper professional help, can hurt you physically. Keep trying and don't give up...

Answer 8

Are you really sick? Maybe. But we can't tell you that. Only a doctor can do that.

Answer 9

find the right diet for your individual body because there are many ways are there to lose weight just find what works for you

Answer 10

Seriously seek medical help. Psychiatric and from your general practitioner.