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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pinky1021 03/19/2018

I’m new to the group and relieved to find people who think the way I do, as obnoxious and detrimental as it is.

inside_its_storming28 04/06/2018

I’m new too! Hello! It’s obnoxious to everyone around me - I always tell them, “Well imagine how it feels to live it!”

pinky1021 04/06/2018

Hi! Thanks for your response! I get the worst of it during winter. I get really bad in January and February! I need winter to end already!!! Does your anxiety have a predictable pattern?

inside_its_storming28 04/06/2018

I think mine started in October. It usually peaks around flu season so Like you Jan and Feb are baddd months. I was excessively worried this season, I think the media and fear mongering had alot to do with it.
Thankfully here in Texas it’s been warm for the past few weeks.
I have so much germ-x and Lysol wipes it’s insane. Lol
Is it still cold where you are?

pinky1021 04/06/2018

I’m glad to hear it’s not just me! It is SO COLD. I’m in Chicago and spring doesn’t feel like it’s anywhere nearby whatsoever. We’re still in the 30’s!!!

inside_its_storming28 04/06/2018

Oh my! This was the first year I saw snow in the winter and I was coooollldddd. I don’t know how y’all do it up there.
So is there something specific that gets you during the season? Like a specific fear?

pinky1021 04/06/2018

Hmmm... well part of what’s so frustrating is every year it is different. I’ve been worried over everything from tumors to debilitating diseases (of course I’m a perfectly healthy individual). But you sure can convince yourself something is wrong with you!

This year I am freaking out because I recently had an eye exam that showed possible onset of glaucoma. My mom has had glaucoma for a while... but mine would be extremely early onset (I’m 31.) ... so I’ve convinced myself I’ll be blind by time I’m older.

How about you? Generalized or something specific that gets to you.?

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