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Hypochondria: What is it
10.01.2024 23:00
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:21
Hypochondria is an excessive concern about one’s own health, manifested in increased suspiciousness, the perception of any ordinary sensations as manifestations of a dangerous and serious illness.
How do I know if I have hypochondria
Hypochondria is a human mental disorder that manifests itself in constant worry about one’s health and fear of contracting an incurable or even fatal disease.
Patients often describe their sensations as unpleasant and abnormal.
The patient constantly notes the appearance of a new symptom; rational arguments and communication do not help to cope with his fears.
For most people, their condition seems incurable, and the attitude of others seems indifferent.
A real hypochondriac suffers absolutely genuinely, he is constantly tormented by a constant, exhausting fear of death, suffering, helplessness, he sincerely wants to be treated and cured.
All his thoughts are painfully focused on his own health.
There have been some small studies that suggest that people with IAD have differences in certain parts of the brain compared to people without the condition, but more research will be needed to say exactly what role genes or biology play in the development of IAD.
Is it possible to cure Hypochondria
Typically, hypochondriacal disorder appears in adulthood, when a person begins to realize the existence of diseases and assess the possible damage to health if they develop.
The condition is considered chronic, that is, it is most often impossible to completely get rid of it once and for all.
We previously talked about the signs of bipolar personality disorder.
