Do hypochondriacs ever diagnose themselves as hypochondriacs?!
Question: When they think they have some disease or condition, do they ever wonder if they are hypochondriacs?
Answers: When they think they have some disease or condition, do they ever wonder if they are hypochondriacs?
Yes, I'm a hypochondriac and I diagnosed myself with it. Anytime I have the slightest problem I think I have some retarded rare disease from africa or something. It's ridiculous and I'd love to stop, but eh, whatever.
no, cuz then they would cure themselves. its a little more complicated than that. if what they think isnt what they know, then it contradicts itself and then they implode. its true, it happened to my friends cousins dog's aunts father.
hahaha I hypchondriak who thinks he is a hypchondriak... seems sort of a paradox there!
I think they know about this kind of psycological illness... but they only wanna feel good and healthy
No. They don't see it as a mental problem, they really believe they are plagued by physical problems. From my understanding, anyway. :)
Not only do they NOT diagnose themselves as hypochondriacs they deny that they are hypochondriacs.
Sure, along with everything else. And right after they do, they wonder what's hypochondria and what's real.
They may know they are but, they are obsessive compulsive about their health..........
I'm sure they do but can't seem to stop themselves and worrying about themselves. It's a real disease and not to be made fun of. They are true concerns and a compassionate doctor (psychological) is in order.
There actually is a slight difference between someone with hypochondriasis and someone with obsessive-compulsive disorder (ocd) that has an obsession with potential health problems and most that seem to have hypochondriasis actually have ocd (though needs to be diagnosed by a clinical psychologist, licensed/clinical social worker/LCSW or psychiatrist). Those with hypochondriasis really believe that they have an illness or disease despite medical evidence to the contrary and/or reassurance from health professionals (or even family members or friends).
Those with ocd may at first worry that they have some dreaded disease or illness but do get a comfort (reduction in anxiety) by getting reassurance from a dr and/or family member. The seeking of reassurance is a compulsion related to the obsession of one's health in ocd. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (and in some cases) medication can really help the person with ocd to become more functional.
For more info on ocd: http://www.ocfoundation.org
I'm one and I recognize that I am one. when anyone starts talking about health issues, I have to leave the room or tell them that I';m a hypochondriac, and to not be too detailed with me...Cause I'll get the symptoms. I am psychosomatic too:{