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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drs1
drs1

Hi, everyone. I'm new to this group and have been dealing with health anxiety for a few years now, in fits and starts. I'm currently in a rough bout of it where every sensation is acute and worrying. As soon as one fades, another takes its place. I'm looking into beginning therapy soon to find some way to better control my thoughts because I feel fairly helpless at this point and my frustration with myself is only adding to my depleted mental state. I'm wondering what mantras or behaviors others have employed to try and snap out of spiraling thoughts. Thanks in advance - hopefully this will be a helpful use of the internet, unlike constant googling. Ugh.

nrvsmike74
nrvsmike74
Lovely, I deal with this constant worry as well. Its gotten so bad that the stress has taken a serious toll on my body. I'm off balance daily and just feels as if I'm going to fall over daily. I've had every exam taken to check me from head to toe, but as usual people with health anxiety seem to never accept we are in good health. One thing I constantly do is listen to binaural beats with low lighting. These beats seem to make my train of thought lose focus on the worry and relax me. Try it out whenever you can. Hope this helps.
Whatifgirl
Whatifgirl
Don't have a mantra yet but I think you are my long lost twin I didn't know someone else could feel like the way I do
Literally one worry gets replaced with another
It's exhausting mentally and physically
drs1
drs1
It is ABSOLUTELY exhausting. I started to feel better yesterday and then today I glanced up at the sun for literally one second and have been panicking most of today that I irreparably burned my retinas. I read many articles that reassured me people do this all the time with no effect- and in fact I'm certain *I* have done this many times with no effect, but my mind is just not in a steady place lately. I don't see anything weird, but I keep second guessing that and worrying about delayed effects as well. Seriously, one "symptom" goes away and here's another far-fetched issue to take its place.
ohm112616
ohm112616
Inhave severe health anxiety as well. I think the worst case scenario with every single tiny sensation in my body. I am a healthy 28 year old female thats gone thru endless tests, hospital visits, seen so many specialists. My biggest fear is heart attack or pulmonary embolism because i always get chest symptoms (chest pain, fullness, difficulty breathing, heart palps). I have turned to yoga, meditation and therapy for help. Combined, they lessen the frequency of my worrying thoughts, but unfortunately I am still in a constant frightful panic as soon as i feel any type of pain or odd sensation.

I started following a lot of accounts on Instagram that post quotes for anxiety, mainly calming, peaceful, such simple reminders wvery day. We over complicate our thoughts and our minds are so strong in tricking us into our biggest fears. A few accounts are:

iam.loveandlight
overcomeanxietysupport
peace_love_light
changeurperception
awake_spirtual