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How do i know if i'm a hypochondriac?

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Hypochondriac: A hypochondriac has intense fears of having physical illness, despite repeated normal medical exams and data to the contrary. Doctors' reassurances do not help. The person becomes extremely anxious over physical sensations, believing them to represent signs of the feared illness(es). Please see a psychiatrist or psychologist if you think this might describe you -- help is available, .

Answered 8/17/2017

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