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Im a horrible Hypo, ever since my seizure in february i get these overwhelming feelings that im going to be sick. Or i'll hear about a disease and automatically start checking to make sure i dont to the point where it will not stop bugging me. I'll alsp have feelings of an oncoming something, such as i feel as if im about to have another seizure, or something is going wrong in my brain and i can feel it. Or i'll zone out and feel as if im falling only to snap back. What can i do?? I dont have a stressful job though i do live a fairly stressful life, that a factor?

2006-08-26 22:02:12 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health Mental Health

Im only 19 if that helps

2006-08-26 22:03:57 · update #1

5 answers

Poor thing....
Here is something about Hypochondriac.Hope it helps you.
Cheer up!
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.

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

Anxiety attacks or panic attacks
Depression
Fear of impending doom
Loss of appetite
Decreased libido
Increased self-consciousness
Decreased motivation in life.
Numbness in certain parts of the body (forehead, hands, etc)
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Treatment
There is some evidence that cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and antidepressants can alleviate severe hypochondria.

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Tips for hypochondriacs
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.
One trap to be avoided is portraying hypochodria itself as a disease, thus confirming the hypochondriac's belief that he or she is, in fact, ill.[citation needed]

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Factors contributing to hypochondria
Media and the Internet often contribute to hypochondria, as articles, TV shows and advertisements regarding serious illnesses such as cancer and multiple sclerosis (some of the common diseases hypochondriacs think they have) often portray these diseases as being random, obscure and somewhat inevitable. This only allows the hypochondriac to reinforce the idea that they actually have that illness.

It is not uncommon that deaths in family members or friends can trigger hypochondria in certain individuals. Similarly, when approaching the age of a parent's premature death from disease, many otherwise healthy, happy individuals fall prey to hypochondria. These individuals believe they are suffering from the same disease that caused their parent's death, sometimes causing panic attacks with corresponding symptoms.

Major disease outbreaks or predicted pandemics can also contribute to hypochondria. Statistics regarding certain illnesses such as cancer will give hypochondriacs the illusion that they are more likely to develop the disease.

2006-08-26 22:27:37 · answer #1 · answered by Nickname 5 · 1 0

I also suffer from seizures and am Bipolar and have to take a lot of medications to control that if you are truly a hypo i would suggest that you go see a therapist to talk to. Maybe she can help you see that you are worrying for nothing. Don't fret honey just go see a psychiatrist or a therapist.

2006-08-27 00:56:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

My son suffers from this...or he did...He has OCD..and it manifested itself in the form of hypochondriacal episodes..now,..it is okay to fear, especially from what you went through..you actually are having anxiety attacks from the seizure..you just are terrified of it happening again......the only pill that helped my son was xanax...but even that one as great as it gets..can actually CAUSE seizures when you try to get off of it..So,...I would try to start swimming, walking,...walking really helps...it increases the circulation, and does it without too much stress on the body..talk to your doctor, and find out what the REAL chances of having another seizure are...God Bless.

2006-08-26 22:09:30 · answer #3 · answered by MotherKittyKat 7 · 1 0

I suffer with panic attacks and your situation sounds very similar to mine. Seeing a psychologist helped me a little bit.

2006-08-26 22:17:59 · answer #4 · answered by Hanky 4 · 1 0

see a psychiatrist

2006-08-26 22:08:15 · answer #5 · answered by pixel876 2 · 1 0

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