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 Everyone,
I am new to this group. I just wanted to know if there are others out there like me that suffer from health induced panic attacks. I am constantly worrying about my heart and I am very aware of every little sensation in my body and often I find that if any sensation is uncomfortable I start to get this uncomfortable feeling in my chest and I get anxiety and from there it blows up into a full blown panic attack. I am 29 years old and I am a healthy person i try to exercise and eat well when i can. I dont have any signifticant health issues but like i said i constantly worry about my health which induces panic. I recently started Zoloft this week to get my panic attacks under control but the medicine has only increased the frequency of attacks I am not sure if this is a side effect of starting an antidepressant and i need to give it time to work or if i should stop the meds.
Hope we can be friends. Feel free to inbox me in my messages so we can perhaps talk more about your problems and find a solution to ease it up a little bit.
Thank you for reading my reply.
- Steven