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.
I dont know if i have health anxiety or not.I have m.e and every time i get a new symptom i think its something like cancer.I have currently had a sore spine and back. and since getting this it feels like my health is deteorating.I have dizziness,headaches,nausea,loose bowels,fatigue,sore neck etc.I was convinced it was a tumor on my spine and went docs who did bloods and came back normal.I have also been to a&e and they say none of these symptoms tie in with back pain.My head wont let me believe its nothing serious and i feel the need evey day to go docs.I keep thinking they have missed something and that it wouldnt show up in bloods even tho the doc has tried to reassure me it would.Am i really ill or does it sound like health anxiety? any advice please xx
In my non-professional opinion, it sounds like you may suffer "health anxiety"/hypochondritis, but only you and a therapist can determine that. The main thing is that you recognize that you MAY have an have come here to address the issue.
Personally, I've suffered from anxiety all of my life and it's generally manifested itself in hypochondritis, excessive worry/thoughts about getting sicking and dying amongst other things. I'm currently taking Lexapro, seeing a therapist , seeing a hypnotist and engaging in daily exercise. Unfortunately, I've been going through a difficult time the last couple of months (for no apparent reason).
Share some more info. and let's talk it out!
How old are you??