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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Hypochondria and do not want to take medicine

cupcakechef
cupcakechef
I am new to this forum and I have had very bad health anxiety lately. I worry about everything from tetanus to brain injuries to appendicitis to blood clots.
I really want to overcome this without taking medication. I have started to write about it and I have started yoga again which I am thinking will help.
Any advice on other things to try?
Thank you in advance.
joshlangley
joshlangley
I'm in the same boat, new here and struggle with this in spurts off and on. Every little sensation I get in my body that's remotely less than pleasant, I "research". I can shrug it off in spurts and do fine, but sooner or later, someone gets sick in the office, or I get the slightest bit of a stomach ache, and I'm right back at it.

If you need to talk, or bounce ideas off someone, come up with ideas, I'm here for you. Might be able to help each other out :/
cupcakechef
cupcakechef
I have found that writing about worries really helps. I wish I never started looking things up online because now I always remember things that I have read and it makes things worse...