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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jesshev 03/13/2017

I've been disagnosed with anxiety/depression and I deal with these irrational thoughts about my health all the time. My mental health is my main concern. I have had genetic testing done and know I have genes for schizophrenia, ADHD, anxiety and depression and I'm just so scared that I'm slowly losing myself. Recently I've been experiencing moments of forgetfulness. I will forget where I am and who I'm with. It's only for a few moments but lately I'm stressing myself out about it because I feel like it's some kind of symptom of a mental illness. I'm afraid I'm going to turn into one of those people with dimentia and forget everything.

Time2livelife 03/14/2017

I think the forgetfull thing is common in people with anxiety. I get this too. The more u worry ul be mentally ill the more likely you will become ill. Its the self fulilling prophecy or something. Tell your self something so much u actually start to believe it. Just because its in your genes doesnt mean it will happen. I know its hard to just not think about but u need to for ur own health.

Time2livelife 03/14/2017

Do u see a therapist for the depression and anxiety?

jesshev 03/15/2017

I do see someone every couple of weeks for my anxiety and I take medication. I feel like I knew it was just my anxiety but I just can't help but be stressed about it. I feel like a crazy person because my fears are always incredibly irrational

Jroj 03/19/2017

My doctor wants to do genetic testing too. He states it will help find the right med . Did the testing help them find the best med for you ?

jesshev 03/20/2017

I actually got my genetic testing on ancestry because I felt like I needed proof that I wasn't making it up. Then I got the courage to talk to a therapist and get medicated, but because my doctor didn't test me, I didn't have a recommended drug.
I take Prozac and it really helps with my paranoia. I used to lay awake at night feeling like I was going to die. Now that I take meds, the idea will pop into my head but my mind has the power to push it to the side and focus on reality.

Jroj 03/20/2017

Thanks for the reply . I just started Zoloft and it isn't working so far but I hear you have to wait 4-6 weeks to feel the difference

jesshev 03/20/2017

I felt a difference in days. It just depends on the person. Good luck!

Jroj 03/20/2017

Thank you

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