Is there any way to get over being a hypochondriac?

Answer 1

omg!!! I wish I knew the answer to that!!! I am your everyday hypocondriac.I always think im sick and that im dying. I could have the littlest thing wrong and I turnit into something really big. Ive talked to a therapist about this too, I think it all stems from your past, at least mine does. But we all have to learn that life goes on and whatever happened in our families is in the past. Whatever happens, happens. Not much we can do about it, Talk to a therapist or a trusted friend Maybe that will help you. I know how I get when Im in that state of mind, and its not fun, Dont wanna see anyone else go through it, Lots of luck to you.

Answer 2

There are lots of ways to get over the hypochondriac. the most extreme is to get very sick and die. The most optimistic way is to find yourself a good psychotherapist who can help you work through the underlying issues. The hypochondria is a symptom, not an ailment. If you don't get at the root causes, you can't understand why you behave this way. If you don't understand why you behave this way, you have no incentive to change your behavior. If you don't have an incentive to change your behavior, you won't.

There are too many possible causes to list them - find professional help. Not a close friend, but a professional. And be prepared to pay for it - if you're not willing to invest in yourself, do you really want to change? Think about it.

To quote Simba in the Lion King (Disney movie), with his dialogue with Rafiki....

Rafiki: Change is good.
Simba: Yes, but it isn't easy

Answer 3

I agree with sillymonkee. Be happy you wake up and get out of bed every day and divert your energy from thinking that something MIGHT be the matter; to more productive pursuits in live.

If you continue to think that something is 'wrong,' you may want to get at the bottom of WHY you feel that something IS wrong.

Do this by talking to your physician (you should get physical yearly, but make an appointment to see him/her) and explain what you just did. He may test, or suggest that you see a counselor: lots of reasons people feel that something is the wrong.

In your past were you ill a lot? If that's the case, it's not uncommon to "wait for the other shoe to drop." For example, you tend to in the past. Instead try to live in the present. There's a saying "carpe diem: Seize the day!"

You're not alone; many have moments like this at some time. The problem comes when you have them ALL the time and they consume your life to the exclusion of almost everything else.

Then its time for some professional help.

Answer 4

I gotta tell you this because it worked for me. I've never told anyone this first part before either. I come from a huge family with 7 bros. and sisters and both parents dead. So I seemed to have so many aches and pains, but hate going to the doctor. After a hernia operation 10 yrs. ago, every time I wasn't feeling good, I'd tell myself it wasn't excruciating, no fever, etc. I said I'd wait 2 weeks and if it didn't go away by then, I'd see a doctor. I'm talking only if nothing serious is present. Anyways, I've been to the Dr. ONE time in last 10 years for a throat infection. On the spiritual side if you're interested, whenever something hits, I tell God to let me bear the pain for anyone else who may be feeling it. Honestly, it goes away. I have met a man working in a hosp. who experiences pain like I do; i.e. my knee will be hurting bad and went I get to work, someone tells me their knee hurts! Anyway this guy and I are just "feeling others pain" as we put it, and learn not to let it ruin your life! Also, I do not watch any ER or hosp. shows. They are horrible. I really feel sick if I do. Good luck!

Answer 5

I think my mother (who was a nurse) stopped my father from being a hypochondriac.

My father had a lot of brothers and sisters, and most of them seemed to be preoccupied with illnesses, either real or imagined. Their mother apparently had tuberculosis and she only lived to be about 40. My mother theorized that the kids were so used to their mother being sick all the time that they took to playing the "sick role."

My Dad used to make a big deal out of minor sicknesses, and my mother just wouldn't tolerate it. She would say things like, "you're not that sick. Stop being such a baby about it."
It eventually worked and he stopped doing it.

I had a period of time when I went away to college where I exaggerated illnesses, but I quit doing it when I came back home.

Answer 6

Take pride in the fact you are alive and most likely healthy. I suggest realizing the positive aspescts of your life and praise God for them. Do you work? Do you have hobbies? Appreciate what you have. My ex-mother in law is a hypocrandiac and no one can stand to be around her, she's not invited to any functions and totally depressing. Value what you have. Be happy of what you don't have.

Answer 7

remeber about the boy that called wolf it only works for a little while and then your alone cause everyone expects there something wrong with you. so calm down step back and take a deep breath

Answer 8

A doctor might be able to help you better then I can.

Answer 9

just tell yourself that you are not afraid of your hypo thoughts and not afraid of how those thoughts make you feel and everytime you feel anxious about it just keep repeating that to yourself

Answer 10

yes. dont think.