Hypochondria Support Group

Hypochondria refers to excessive worry about having a serious illness. Hypochondria is often characterized by fears that minor bodily symptoms may indicate a serious illness, constant self-examination and self-diagnosis, and a preoccupation with one's body. Many individuals with hypochondriasis express doubt and disbelief in the doctors' diagnosis.

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hypochongirl
hypochongirl

hi, I'm 15 years old and really struggling right now because I keep getting these weird aches and pains in my body and I'm really scared I have ALS. I've worried about a lot of diseases this year non of them which I end up having so my parents won't listen to me. I'm also dwelling on these aches and pains so could be causing them and usually people under 50 don't get this disease but I'm so stressed out about it! Can anyone help me? 

littleenginethatcould
littleenginethatcould
I am so scared of ALS I knew a couple people from an old job that I worked at had it but they never complained of aches and pains. I fear it so much. Like when my anxiety is high I get this problem where it’s hard for me to swallow and it’s scares me so much that it would be ALS and I focus on it. So I am having that problem today where my throat feels tight and I feel like I am focusing on my swallowing. I hate it so much. I understand how you feel.
jxnnabxx
jxnnabxx
hey! im also 15 years old and i constantly dwell on things that “might be wrong” with me too. its crazy that so many other people feel this way and if you wanna talk to me about it lmk & i’ll give you my snapchat or something!!
ktweeks23
ktweeks23
Hey hypochongirl,

You are not alone. I have had the same fears of ALS many times and I too get aches and pains. Where are your aches and pains located? Are they all over or localized to one area?