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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nikkix27 04/04/2018

Hi there.

This is my first time getting up the courage to reach out and hope someone understands my story.

My name is Nichole, I’m 28 and I’ve had anxiety since I was 21. My first very panic attack was on a road trip.

I’ve been in and out of Doctors for years and I’m sure they think I’m a joke by now. My Mom loves me, but she doesn’t understand and is constantly upset with me because of it. It hurt so bad because I hate that I’m like this.

The way my anxiety works is... if someone has it, I have it to. I check my blood pressure, temperature and oxygen level twice a day. I’m 28, I should NOT be spending my life this way. Worrying if I should make an appointment... just in case.

My most recent fear is being afraid that I could possibly have ALS. My BIGGEST fear. I went to a Neurologist and she said I didn’t, but I can’t shake it. I know anxiety can do terrifying things to the body and make you feel like you have all these symptoms... I just... I feel I’m losing my mind.

I’ve convinced myself that I’m dying, and I just... I don’t know what to do anymore.

I’m a smart person, but when it comes to my healthy... I’m absolutely terrified.

Can anyone relate?

littleenginethatcould 04/05/2018

I can absolutely relate. I fear ALS as well. It scares me so much. I check for symptoms the moment I wake up and I look in the mirror and I’m just like get a grip girl. It’s so hard and exhausting. I’ve lived with health anxiety all my life and there are times when I wonder how much more of this can I take. I feel like my nervous system is so beat up from the stress and worry over the years.

Normal_people_scare_me 04/06/2018

I relate so much. My parents literally have to tell me to stop looking symtoms up because I always believe I have them. It actually sucks

inside_its_storming28 04/06/2018

Hi Nikki - I’m also 28 and feel like I am too young to be dealing with all this. I struggle daily with this. I take my temperature daily. I constantly feel the need to go to the dr. My fear is cancer or sepsis. Much of my fear is centered around my throat, head, teeth, kidney and uterus area.
You described exactly how I feel. No one understands. Everyone wants me to just “turn it off” and I can’t. Sometimes when they tell me that it leaves me feeling helpless.
I’ve always had anxiety but about October my hypochondria reached its peak and has been sky high ever since.
Wishing you are well, or as well as to be expected. I’m struggling along with ya.

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