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 l, im new to the group. I've been struggling with anxiety for a little over 12 years. A lot of my anxiety is health related, and i'm definitely a hypochondriac. The last few years i've handled my anxiety pretty well except for the occasional flare ups or panic attacks. A few weeks ago I randomly had a panic attack and ever since i've been having really bad anxiety, especially about my health. Any little pain or weird feeling and my brain comes up with a jillion things that could be wrong and that just makes my anxiety all the worse. I try hard not to google things as i've found that makes me feel more anxious. But i don't know how to not constantly feel anxious about being sick or having something wrong with me. Does anyone else struggle with this ?
I see that these posts are from 2023, so I am not sure if any of you are still in this group. I too suffer horribly from health related anxiety and hypochondria.
I was always careful about my health and a bit anxious about it, but as I am getting older (I am 60), this has become a full blown situation. My anxiety and phobia about health issues exacerbated after I have gone through a terrible divorce 11 years ago. Same with me, every little pain or sensations in the body, needs to be investigated. I have had dozens of appointments with different doctors who do not see anything terrible. However, I keep thinking that I will get cancer or other diseases. I try not to Google, but still often do it.