Hypochondriac very scared, looking for reassurance?

Question

Hi, I am a 26 year old male. I'm also a hypochondriac and get scared of having diseases or conditions and such. Recently, a lady at my work had a brain anyeurism. This has scared me a lot.

I don't know much about that condition, but I am afraid to do so much research. The research I've done cites hypertension, artherosclorosis, and congential defects as causes for anyeurisms. But I'm still afraid because I don't know if it's something someone can detect before it gets worse.

I'm in good health, low blood pressure, normal cholestorol, weight is fine for my height and age, circulation is good.

I'm afraid of going to bed at night worrying about this and I'm afraid of stuff happening while I sleep and being near defensless or not as able to get help.

In a few weeks I'll have a regular dr. appt, Until then, I was thinking if there was a member of this community who could reasuure me and get rid of my fears, that would help me.

Thank you so much in advance,

Alex =/

Answer 1

Hi Alex,
Before I reassure, I want to respond to the comments about you not being religious simply because you are a hypochondriac and that you are basicly only concerned about yourself....You are not and you should ignore those negative comments! One, it's unfair, and according to scripture, wrong to judge people so that should not have been assumed. I am a God fearing woman and often wonder if I suffer from beging a hypochondriac. As Dr. Obvious stated, it's a psychiatric condition. This is not something you can help. I do feel you can help in reducing the severity though. Like others have said, looking at how bad others have it will help. Helping others who are in need will help. Most of all, leaning on a higher power and realizing if it is going to happen, there is a reason and God will take care of it. Its in his master plan. In resonse to the anyeurism, like said before, there is very little chance this will happen, and think about it, there's no way to know when or if it will.

My husband always tells me, if there is nothing you can do to change or prevent it, don't worry about it. I use to worry about things I couldn't control. It has taken a long time and I'm still working on it, but I am getting better because when I start to obsess about something, I think about what he has told me. I remind myself that it's usless, harmful to my health and a sin to worry. Then, I ask myself, can I do anything to change the outcome of the situation. If I can, I do. If not, I leave it alone and let nature run its course - I let God deal with it.

You can only do so much. Scripture tells us that God wants us to give Him our burdens. They aren't burdens to him. Our mountains are his mole hills. We have to let go of our burdens sometimes and let others help.

Just remember, embrase who you are and what you can change. If you cant do anything to change it....let it go. I know from experience that this will be hard to start doing, but it works. I have a real sense of accomplishment because i don't worry like i use to. When you start to worry about anything, research it to see if there is any way to prevent it. If so, do your part. If not, dont fret.

I don't get online often because i work so much and try to spend free time with my family, but feel free to contact me if you need someone to talk to. Everyone needs a positive word and someone to listen to them.

You're in my prayers, Best of luck.
Nicole

Answer 2

I would make sure I had regular bi annual checkups, and also, take a fine vitamin collection., Read all you can written by Gary Bull, PhD Scientist who understand the body better than doctors. Also look up Dr. Mercola and Dr. Rima Liabow, who are renegade MDs who have gone against the AMA because these fine doctors like alternative medicine and realize the AMA doesn't really care about wellness, and only cares about making MDs rich though sales of prescription drugs and unnecessary medical procedures.


As for hypochondriac, I'm sorry you imagine so many illnesses and have worries. Keep active and busier, volunteer for charitable causes, etc and you will be too busy to worry and too energetic to feel ill.

Answer 3

I don't know if you are religious or not, I gonna suppose you're not, since life/death is so scary to you.
But IF you are, God is always there, and remember, when it IS your time, don't dread going!! Why do people live their lives like Heaven is the last place they'd want to be?

Also, promise me some time you will go to a Veteran's Hospital and take flowers to a stranger there. You will see what it is truly like to be ill or have no arms or legs. Search outside yourself and that small bubble you have put yourself in...it's a huge world. Be glad of every blue sky day, make a swing in a tree or lay in a hammock and read a good book. take a hike and smell the plants. good luck to you...

Answer 4

Alex, you should be on a low maintenance medication for anxiety that you would take every day such as Xanax. You can't help this anxiety and fear on your own because you also suffer from obsessive/compulsive disorder. Therefore, when you do see your doctor you should as for a psychiatrist consult and also ask for something for your anxiety. If it isn't an illness, you'll always find something to obsess about so you obviously need a lot of help to overcome this. Good luck!

Answer 5

You should see a therapist to address your hypochondria and in the meantime refrain from indulging your mind in these torturous games. When it starts, just say, "I think I'll refrain from making up stories right now and look at reality as it is." Count the good moments in a row, like this one. And this one. Hey, this one's pretty good, too. And remember: hypochondria is a manifestation of narcisissm. Get off your trip and think about someone else - and see if you can help. Maybe help an illiterate learn to read or see what you can do in the direction of helping the victims in Darfur for example?

Answer 6

Your chance of a normal, healthy person having an aneurysm is tiny. I've only heard of it happening to three people in my entire life and two survived. You're much more likely to be hit by a car. You can get counseling for your anxiety, and perhaps medication might help, too, because the real danger is that you spend so much time in fear that you never live your life.

Good luck!

Answer 7

hmm id like to help but if you look at the screen too long gives you brain cancer are you kidding me..