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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dalifan12 02/25/2017

every few years I get hit with this severe hypochondria .:: I'm so scared that any second I'm just going to drop dead.. every little pain I'm scared it's some terminal illness.. I am so scared of dying young .. I'm 23 right now. I do have gerd and a rapid heart beat and I had my gal bladder removed.. otherwise I don't have anything serious .. that I know of. I see my general doctor in a few months for my annual check up.. last time I went I had a full blood culture done and they found nothing wrong with me. The little aches I have or whatever I always think are something worse like cancer or blood clots ... I have a therapist appointment on Monday for the first time in months. Also the worst part is I'm so scared to go to lost doctors because I'm scared they will find something terrible .. the only doctor I have really really out of is the gyno .. I just don't know how to lives like this .. help

ohm112616 02/28/2017

I M sorry you are going thru this. I have the same problem as you. I have been to every specialist under the sun (Dermatologist, Oncologist, Gastrologist, Cardiologist, Neurologist, GP) all to find out I am healthy. Ive been to the ER countless amount of times. Yet still, any pain is a blood clot, tumor, heart attack, worst case scenario disease that willl make me drop dead. I still get persistent chest pain. I go to therapy biweekly, have been for the last year. She tells me that I will not feel better until I accept that this is all anxiety, which I cannot: i dont understand how it can cause such physical symptoms even though I know why it can: its like i need a doctor by my side 24/7 to just reassure me im ok. Its no way to live. But i do have good days. Acceptance is key. Live your life. Dont live in paranoia of what might happen, you could end up
Wasting years away worrying over nothing. Its funny this is all easy for me to tell you, but i cant tell myself! Please message me if you need anything at all.

Supermindgirl 03/05/2017

Im like you. The same. Im on therapy but im thinking of getting medication with my doctor. I cant live like this anymore.

misspriss 03/15/2017

Dalifan12, literally you just described me to a T. It's so consuming, and I break down constantly because I want to be normal and live freely but hypo consumes every thought in my head. I feel the best when I am busy, downtime is the worst time for me. It's good to be social, go out with friend do fun stuff. And eat healthy and exercise. It's amazing what a workout can do for your anxiety. Try these things and you will definitely notice a difference! Best. God Bless :)

ols 04/15/2017

I read your posts and this is me 100 per cent. I change from completely normal to a physical to immediately thinking I have cancer. That symptoms stays for weeks and is so strong I have decided it is cancer and I'm am dying. I see countless doctors but I stupidly don't trust them. Only one I get an MRI am I reassured until the next symptoms. I am wasting my life and not taking advantage of the great things in my life. I do agree exercise and eating healthy does help! All the best everyone
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