And why does anyone become one? Also, how do I know if I really am a hypochondriac and there's not really anything wrong with me? In other words, help!
2007-06-26 11:17:27 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Oh, and I am 14. Some of the things I am worried about are real, just possibly blown a little out of proportion, like a bump on the underside of my toe. However, some things I am not sure about. I think I have bipolar disorder (possibly related to PCOS), Poly-Cystic Ovarian Syndrome (I don't know) and vocal cord dysfunction (it may be psychosomatic, but, again, I have no idea).
2007-06-26 11:41:10 · update #1
I don't go to the Dr. or ER much, only when I am sick (or have my hand gushing with blood). I also don't tell anyone about any ailment I think I have. I'm sure they will make fun of me/ think I am a freak, etc.
2007-06-26 11:43:33 · update #2
If you are continually worried about illness, go have a physical with your Dr to ease your mind. If everything comes up negative (meaning no problems), try finding a hobby that busies your mind. Many focus on imaginary illnesses due to loneliness or boredom. Also I have seen this tendency passed down from one generation to another. Was anyone constantly focused on illness while you were growing up?
2007-06-26 11:25:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
A person who is constantly going to the Dr . or ER for any little problem and wanting to take meds weather they really need them or not, is on a self destructive course and some where down the road after their chronically taking meds, that they didn't need or constantly stressing over ailments that could not be found, Low and behold they will one day come up with a disease. A real tangible disease. But in the mean time they've wasted a lot of time, money , indulging their need for ( attention. sympathy, or what ever and by then chances are they finally suffer alone.
2007-06-26 11:26:13 · answer #2 · answered by fuzzykitty 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hypochondria, which I and my whole family suffer from, is a way that anxiety problems can manifest themselves. It can be helped with therapy or medication or both. I was in bad shape 4 years ago when my anxiety became so great that I just stayed at the emergency room for 2 weeks off and on, because i was sure something was going to happen as soon as I left. I am on Paxil and Wellbutrin now, and I am far more able t deal with my anxiety. I know how horrible the feeling of impending doom is, and I urge you to talk to a counselor or even your doctor about it, because you don't have to live with it, there is help! Please feel free to ask any questions you might have for me and my anxious family.
2007-06-26 11:26:50 · answer #3 · answered by scripta_elegans 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is a way for you to get attention.
Maybe you feel/felt ignored by family, friends, and have become insecure, and by getting "sick" you can see them paying attention to you.
"If they knew the real you, they wouldn't bother" type of thinking.
Have more courage and pride which should come with "life" and age+wisdom.
Expand your world.............best wishes.
2007-06-26 11:28:26 · answer #4 · answered by outtahere2day 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋