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How can i get others to stop calling me a hypochondriac? i research bc i have no ins and ive overdosed in the past, i have small annoying issues

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

If you verbalize: physical complaints a lot that will bring attention to you. If you focus excessive attention on small physical/ health issues and advertise it - that may also lead to labeling. If someone tends to create mountains from molehills regarding health issues - that will also invite scrutiny from others.

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Answered 9/7/2014

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A member asked:

How can i get others to stop calling me a hypochondriac? i research bc i have no ins and ive overdosed in the past, i have small annoying issues

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Gowans agreed

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