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Are you a hypochondriac if you mostly think you have mental illnesses?
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Interesting, but no: This is a technical question--and good for a test, but, people with hypochondriasis are preoccupied with fears of having a serious disease based on a misinterpretation of bodily symptoms. A fear that that one has mental illnesses could be discussed with a mental health professional.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Hypochondriasis: It could be hypochondriasis or ocd spectrum disorder.
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