Question 1

would hypochondria cause you to develop symptoms or make your pains worse?

Accepted Answer

SURE: If you worry enough you can make things worse. Proboblem: there might actually be somethiing wrong so have your dr check it out. If nothing is wrong, then you want to see a therapist to do something about the worrying.

Question 2

can hypochondria cause actual symptoms specific to the disease you worry about? you have 1 symptom, start to worry and other symptoms start to happen

Accepted Answer

Yes.   The body and: brain are connected and the connection is a two-way street.   Either can influence the other.   When the mind has its focus on something in the body, the body begins to reflect the mental process, including creating the very symptoms you worry about.   Re-assure yourself that you are physically OK and then start practicing ways to relax--mindfulness, meditation, etc.

Question 3

can health anxiety(hypochondria)cause u to imagine symptoms that arent there? keep thinking i have different diseases and then seem to notice symptoms

Accepted Answer

Health anxiety: may cause heightened awareness of even normal bodily sensations. Attention may be focused on those sensations and then one's imagination might take it from there.

Question 4

i had mild to severe hypochondria during the coronavirus from march to june. i was confined in home and couldn't sleep properly.now i hv lots of cancer symptoms in anus and in throat.were these diseases  caused by severe anxiety for several months?

Accepted Answer

No: Your anxiety has not and will not cause cancerous lesions to form. Your concerns should be addressed and worked out with behavioral therapy. It is normal to be concerned, but to have irrational fears is not healthy and by your own admission they are affecting your quality of life.

Question 5

what causes hypochondria?

Accepted Answer

Theories: There are a number of theories. Psychological theory would suggest some secondary gain (e.g., attention, control, avoidance). Physiological theory would suggest hypersensitive physical responses to stress or a strong "mind/body" connection that converts stress to physical problems or complaints. It's probably a combination of both and theoretical.

Question 6

can anxiety and hypochondria cause vertigo?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety shows itself: In may ways.  Once can mentally obsess over things that frighten the person or do behaviors to keep danger away, e.g., ritual behaviors, checking and re-checking.  Physically there can be heart palpitations, shortness of breath, sweating, sleeplessness, etc.  Please go to a mental health professional for support if you think you have an anxiety disorder.

Question 7

i suffer from severe hypochondria. are there any ways (mental exercises, etc.) to help me control my fears? i even worry when i don't have symptoms.

Accepted Answer

Therapy can help: I'm not aware of any "mental exercises" for hypochondria.  However, psychotherapy may be able to help you decrease your anxiety and preoccupation.  There are different approaches to psychotherapy, so find a therapist you're comfortable with.  Good luck.

Question 8

i suffer from hypochondria and i really need help since it causes me a lot of stress and anxiety. how can i treat it?

Accepted Answer

Counseling + SSRI: SSRI is a common type of antidepressant / antianxiety medication like Celexa, Prozac and Zoloft (sertraline).  Medication plus counseling to develop skill sets can help you. Find a counselor who can teach you EMDR skills. Research EMDR techniques.

Question 9

is this a serious illness or is hypochondria a symptom of post-partum depression?

Accepted Answer

"Hypochondria": Can be a symptom of any severe depression, particularly depression with anxiety.  The depression and anxiety are serious illnesses!

Question 10

i am a 26 years old girl and i have diabetes type 1 since i'm 7.it always been a struggle.do you think this can cause hypochondria over the years? :(

Accepted Answer

No: There is no scientific data showing that one will develp hypochondria as a result of type i diabetes.

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Would hypochondria cause you to develop symptoms or make your pains worse?

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Can hypochondria cause actual symptoms specific to the disease you worry about? you have 1 symptom, start to worry and other symptoms start to happen

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Can health anxiety(hypochondria)cause u to imagine symptoms that arent there? keep thinking i have different diseases and then seem to notice symptoms

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I had mild to severe hypochondria during the coronavirus from march to june. i was confined in home and couldn't sleep properly.now i hv lots of cancer symptoms in anus and in throat.were these diseases caused by severe anxiety for several months?

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What causes hypochondria?

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Can anxiety and hypochondria cause vertigo?

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I suffer from severe hypochondria. are there any ways (mental exercises, etc.) to help me control my fears? i even worry when i don't have symptoms.

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I suffer from hypochondria and i really need help since it causes me a lot of stress and anxiety. how can i treat it?

A member asked:

Is this a serious illness or is hypochondria a symptom of post-partum depression?

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I am a 26 years old girl and i have diabetes type 1 since i'm 7.it always been a struggle.do you think this can cause hypochondria over the years? :(

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