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.
Hi everyone. I once got scratched by a cat and I got so stressed out that the cat had rabies I started showing the symptoms myself. The scratch would itch whenever I thought about it. I lost my appetite and got dierrhea because of stress. I felt sick sometimes etc. My whole summer got messed up because of this I sometimes think about it now, 2 years after it. I do this about everything. I have one headache, I instantly google diseases that have headache as a symptom. How can I get rid of this?
All your symptoms are from anxiety. Trust me, i know from experience. Hypochondria BLOWS DONKEYS! seems so simple to just ignore the false and brought on symptoms, but as u probably know...seems impossible to do. It does get better when you subconsciously realize u are causing it yourself, but it sometimes takes longer than we would like! Ive been dealing with it for many years, and im just starting to get better...but i AM getting better, thats the main point i wanna make to u. Take care and know many many...many people are doing and thinking the same thing we are. It really helps to know we are in a large group instead of alone in this shit!
Take care and stay in touch :)