We are on a single wage as he is studying & seeing a professional is way out of our means right now. This is also compounding his anxiety. He has a focus on cancer, especially skin cancer as he is very fair. He is a chronic 'self-diagnoser'. I recognise his terror, stress, confusion and embarrasment and I need help to assist him to manage and cope until we can afford a psychologist. It is heart wrenching to see this intelligent, strong masterful man being reduced to a crying mess in my arms.
Please help!
2007-08-12 22:29:11 · 4 answers · asked by k b 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
My son suffered almost exactly the same way...he was diagnosed with OCD, which manifested itself as a hypochondriac...he went to a phyciatrist, who can prescribe meds..the doctor who diagnosed him, was the doctor who treated all of the other physciatrists at the hospital,..they prescribed Luvox to him which replaced the serotonin he was lacking, and now he takes an extremely low dose of xanax, for the anxiety it causes..this is all a result of OCD, and it usually is a part of very bright people...it is good to be paranoid to a degree, actually..because he will have the edge in preventing health problems..however, when it cripples you like that, it is best to get the luvox,..it was a miracle worker!
2007-08-12 22:40:09 · answer #1 · answered by MotherKittyKat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have suffered a milder form of hypochondria my entire life.
If he is chronically focused on skin cancer---take him to the dermatologist who will tell him he does not have cancer.
Also remind him that skin cancer and other cancers can be treated if caught early enough.
It is always good to remind a hypocondriach that what they are feeling (pains etc) are not really there and to try to revert the focus onto other things.
Best of luck to you.
2007-08-13 04:39:17 · answer #2 · answered by maybe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look ur stuck between a rock and a hard place. He needs help and until he gets it he'll always b like this. U have a one of two choices 1. Continue to put up with his crap 2. Give him an ultimatum either he goes for counseling or u will leave. But I think since uve been with him for twenty yrs u like and enjoy this so my monies on 1
2016-04-01 08:31:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you cannot afford a psychiatrist, then see if there any free health clinics in your area. That is what I had to do to get my meds. My therapist wanted me on wellbutrin but couldnt prescibe, so I had to find someone who could. Not only did they give me my prescription, but I also recieved the meds for free until I could find a way to get them on my own! Stat calling around to churches and you local health department. Someone around you should know something!
2007-08-12 23:26:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋