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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Teen hypochondriac

Csturk
Csturk

Lately I have been struggling with hypochondria. I am a 13 year old female. Everyone treats this as a joke but to me it's serious. Its like an addiction to search up diseases as soon as I feel a slight pain. They are usually cancers that I assume I have (sense that's the most deadly deseas in my head). I have no clue idea what triggered this. But I remember when I was in first grade I used to cry every morning saying I felt nausea and I was going to get sick. I never did, it was just like a phobea of getting sick. My brain was convincing me I was sick. And when I went into second grade, it never really bothered me anymore. 


     Now I am going into 8th grade and this same phobea or hypochondria has come back. My friends laugh at me and think I'm crazy and I don't know what to do. I try not to think about it but it keeps popping back in my head and I end up searching up more symptoms/diseases. One of my friend from a different school told me that 2 people at her school have cancer (in my grade) and I think that's what kinda triggered it again. I really hope there is nothing have wrong with me. I haven't really met anyone else my age with this issue. Is anyone else going through this? Please HELP!

geezer46
geezer46
It seems very odd writing to someone so young with h/a,go and see your gp as soon as you can and explain how you are you need professional help with this but you are on the right site.Is there a teacher you like who may help?the quicker you sort it the better,and take no notice off your {friends} h/a is not funny you should be happy at your age not worrying about illness,but to answer your question mine started when i was very young too. Take care
kai5malik
kai5malik
My son is going through it, he has his whole life. He is 15 and worries about EVERYTHING. but mostl his health!!! He stays up all night worrying about any pain, heart beat, etc, and keeps me up as well. Journaling is important, as I have it as well and journal. It helps to look back and see that I felt the same way 6 12 or 18 moths earlier and I am still alive and kicking. I know its hard kiddo, hang in there, and talk about it, dont be ashamed or afraid. Your family needs to know so they can help you!!
Nicki_chelle
Nicki_chelle
You are not alone! I was a very worrisome child at 7 yrs old and was petrified of my family falling ill constantly...by the time i was 13-14 yrs old it became a real problem... when I hit 20-25 yrs it then became about my health and me falling gravely ill, by this time it was an all out obsession ...I'm now 32 yrs old and am consumed by my fears of ill and failing health. My point is sweetheart, seek help Now because it just gets worse if it is not dealt with... please Do not wait, talk to a teacher if you have one you trust or your family doctor if your family is not understanding of this...I'm 32 and have just now sought help and I wish I had done it years ago. You will make it through this, I have been in cognitive behavioral therapy for 4 months now and am seeing a dramatic improvement...it's amazing what the power of the mind can do...it can do terrible things and make you think and in turn feel like you might be I'll or even dying dying or with the right intervention it can free you of this bondage called hypochondria! Believe that you can overcome this and you will.