Tuesday, April 29, 2008

hypochondria

i think i'm sick.

"Hypochondria is often characterized by fears that minor bodily symptoms may indicate a serious illness, constant self-examination and self-diagnosis, and a preoccupation with one's body. Many individuals with hypochondriasis express doubt and disbelief in the doctors' diagnosis, and report that doctors’ reassurance about an absence of a serious medical condition is unconvincing, or un-lasting. Many hypochondriacs require constant reassurance, either from doctors, family, or friends, and the disorder can become a disabling torment for the individual with hypochondriasis, as well as his or her family and friends. Some hypochondriacal individuals are completely avoidant of any reminder of illness, whereas others are frequent visitors of doctors’ offices. Other hypochondriacs will never speak about their terror, convinced that their fear of having a serious illness will not be taken seriously by those in whom they confide."

(info taken from wikipedia)

3 comments:

DaniOh said...

I do get the idea that hypochondria comes from caring too much of your body. Also, Narcissism is a form of loving oneself. Do you guys think that there might be a connection between this two?

kj15 said...

Wait could this be something induced? because in socity now everyhting is all about organics and the bad of things. I think socity gives us these feelings and induce this to some people. Just like skitso, we ave a tendency but we need a catalyst to toss our salads.

certified"BITCHES"2008 (its our year) said...

your body will detirate upon age. ITs not the stress one puts on it or anything you eat. When you have to go you have to go