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.
Hey I'm a new member here, I've been dealing with hypochondria for most of my life but recently I feel it getting worse. I tend to have episodes that last me about a week in which I'm really worried and just think I'm gonna die (my current issue is that I think I have kidney failure). I was wondering if any of you have any tips on how to forget for a bit and distract myself, I'm a college student and it gets in the way of my studies and my social life. Sometimes I feel like this will consume me before any illness I think I have ever will and feel quite hopless and alone with this.
I have been scared of so many illnesses, but Kinsey failure is not one of them. Is there a reason you are worried about kidneys? Are you drinking a ton of water?
I used to have some pain in that area (especially when sitting in certain positions or bumping around on my motorcycle). I also drink a lot of coffee somI started to drink more water. If I ever see my urine getting yellow I will chug some water to get it coming out clear again.
I'm pretty sure kidney function is easy to test. Have you seen a doctor? Please go and ask them to do a kidney function test!
Please let us know how it turns out! Much love.