When they think they have some disease or condition, do they ever wonder if they are hypochondriacs?
2007-12-28 14:56:06 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
It is stupid, I have diagnosed myself as having everything from OCD to Marfans Syndrome. No
2007-12-28 16:24:24 · update #1
It is stupid. I have diagnosed myself with everything from OCD to Marfans Syndrome. Now I think I am a hypochondriac. It is confusing, and I feel like an attention whore if I talk to anyone about it. But I go through times where I am completely convinced that I have some weird disease.
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2007-12-28 16:28:11 · update #2
Oops, sorry about my first detail, I pushed something on the keyboard that made is post while I was stil typing.
2007-12-28 16:29:30 · update #3
Yes, I'm a hypochondriac and I diagnosed myself with it. Anytime I have the slightest problem I think I have some retarded rare disease from africa or something. It's ridiculous and I'd love to stop, but eh, whatever.
2007-12-28 15:04:06 · answer #1 · answered by Ryan 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
There actually is a slight difference between someone with hypochondriasis and someone with obsessive-compulsive disorder (ocd) that has an obsession with potential health problems and most that seem to have hypochondriasis actually have ocd (though needs to be diagnosed by a clinical psychologist, licensed/clinical social worker/LCSW or psychiatrist). Those with hypochondriasis really believe that they have an illness or disease despite medical evidence to the contrary and/or reassurance from health professionals (or even family members or friends).
Those with ocd may at first worry that they have some dreaded disease or illness but do get a comfort (reduction in anxiety) by getting reassurance from a dr and/or family member. The seeking of reassurance is a compulsion related to the obsession of one's health in ocd. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (and in some cases) medication can really help the person with ocd to become more functional.
For more info on ocd: http://www.ocfoundation.org
2007-12-28 15:30:22 · answer #2 · answered by jannsody 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm one and I recognize that I am one. when anyone starts talking about health issues, I have to leave the room or tell them that I';m a hypochondriac, and to not be too detailed with me...Cause I'll get the symptoms. I am psychosomatic too:{
2007-12-28 15:51:42 · answer #3 · answered by gowpet 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure they do but can't seem to stop themselves and worrying about themselves. It's a real disease and not to be made fun of. They are true concerns and a compassionate doctor (psychological) is in order.
2007-12-28 15:30:05 · answer #4 · answered by Ann M 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, we can.
2017-03-22 01:47:14 · answer #5 · answered by Kenneth Vaughan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not only do they NOT diagnose themselves as hypochondriacs they deny that they are hypochondriacs.
2007-12-28 15:00:40 · answer #6 · answered by School Nurse 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think they know about this kind of psycological illness... but they only wanna feel good and healthy
2007-12-28 14:58:57 · answer #7 · answered by Sebchvr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, along with everything else. And right after they do, they wonder what's hypochondria and what's real.
2007-12-28 15:02:11 · answer #8 · answered by Bob H 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
no, cuz then they would cure themselves. its a little more complicated than that. if what they think isnt what they know, then it contradicts itself and then they implode. its true, it happened to my friends cousins dog's aunts father.
2007-12-28 14:58:39 · answer #9 · answered by darkxdecadencex 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. They don't see it as a mental problem, they really believe they are plagued by physical problems. From my understanding, anyway. :)
2007-12-28 14:59:29 · answer #10 · answered by HelpIzOnTWay 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋