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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Whatifgirl 02/06/2018

hello

i suffer from health anxiety but also have a fear of going to the doctors and having testing done-so basically I worry over every ache and sensation and catastrophize everything to worst case scenerio want mental relief but afraid to go to doc and put myself through testing

for example

doc gave me routine stool cards few months ago did not do petrified to do and convinced i will need to gey colonoscopy and they will find something

so scared to do and scared not to do

Can anyone relate to this way of thinking?

daisydarlin 02/06/2018

This is extremely relatable. I had to have a full blood workup done the other day because my doctor thought I might have a potassium or other deficiency, but my anxiety somehow convinced me that it was going to reveal some other horrible thing.

Please take care of yourself, friend x

Whatifgirl 02/07/2018

Thanks
I want to know how to stop!

littleenginethatcould 02/07/2018

I also am the same when it comes to going to doctors. I fear they would see something or find something. Just the thought of calling and making an appointment makes me extremely anxious. Being there my heart rate goes up and even my blood pressure will rise due to the anxiety I get about being at a doctors office. Getting a clearance from the doctor will relieve me for a few days and then I will go back to my thoughts :( I understand how you feel

Whatifgirl 02/07/2018

Ugh you sound like me I am relieved briefly and then it returns or I start to obsess over something else

littleenginethatcould 02/07/2018

I hate hypochondria, it’s such a dark demon. I’ve had since childhood and there are times where I am so strong but one ache or change in my body I obsess. I try not to google because it makes my paranoia way worse. But this is a mental illness I wouldn’t wish on anyone in the world. It’s such a scary dark place. Like today my fear is losing my eyesight. I fear something is wrong every day of my life. And I just pray that my children will never suffer from it.

Whatifgirl 02/07/2018

Again its like reading something I wrote
I frequently think like this..... losing eyesight, loss of movement , etc....
I have fought so hard to hide this from my kids because I pray that they never suffer like this because it is hell living in your mind
Its awful to be among people but yet be totally thinking constantly in your mind so its like you are always alone....

littleenginethatcould 02/09/2018

Yes omg I can’t believe all my life I’ve never heard anyone that sounds just like me, I always felt like I really can’t vent to anyone because I truly sound like a crazy wacko but we aren’t crazy. I am so thankful that I found this forum and you angels that I can relate to. It lets me sigh in relief. It’s so good to know I’m not alone. I am here for anyone that needs to vent.

Whatifgirl 02/09/2018

I feel like i cant vent to others because they truly dont get it !

littleenginethatcould 02/11/2018

Yep I agree, same here.

Whatifgirl 02/11/2018

Glad we found one another

BestmyTrying 02/11/2018

Good evening. You are not alone. I literally cried when the doctor suggested I should take this particular test. I dont even like going to doctors. I feel lile they dont resolve any of my issues. Frustrating I know.

Whatifgirl 02/11/2018

Hi thanks for responding
What do you do afterwards do you follow through with trsting ?

Crystalclear 02/12/2018

I haven't posted anything for awhile,but I can relate to everything that has been said. It is always something to worry about. I try so hard to panic over every little ache or pain that I have. I am having issues with my eyes and afraid if losing my eyesight, but I also know that anxiety and panic can cause you to have issues with your eyes, but of course I am thinking the worse.

Whatifgirl 02/12/2018

Ahh i have been there too!

littleenginethatcould 02/14/2018

I hope you are all
Hanging in there. If I can recommend a great book guys, it’s helped me a lot especially during my really anxious peaks due to my hypochondria. The book is “The Power of Now” by Eckhart Tolle. Please grab a copy. I got it one amazon for under $10. It’s worth it.

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