Where does hypochondria come from? What causes hypochondria? These are questions that hypochondriacs have likely asked themselves at one time or another. Unfortunately, as is the case with many mental health conditions, this question doesn’t have a simple answer. Hypochondria…
If you have a hypochondriac in your life, but you don’t have hypochondria, it may be a hard thing to understand. You may wonder why the hypochondriac in your life can’t stop worrying about their symptoms. Even after being told…
If you’re a hypochondriac, you are all too familiar with the intrusive thoughts, the endless worries, and the constant state of non-relaxation. While hypochondria can feel like a very isolating condition, there are some universal experiences that most hypochondriacs can…
If you’re a hypochondriac, the chances are very high that you have had hypochondriac lymph nodes thoughts at some point. Whether these thoughts were the result of swollen lymph nodes, painful lymph nodes or other unexplained symptoms. Hypochondriac lymph nodes…
Are you a hypochondriac for your child? If you are a parent, you know what it’s like to worry about your child. From the moment they were born, you were probably completely focused on how to keep your child safe…
If you’re a hypochondriac, you’re likely very sensitive to new sensations, pain, and feelings in your body. This hyper-vigilance can call attention to a whole new slew of symptoms that you may have not otherwise noticed. Luckily, many hypochondriacs feel…
We all know the scenario: you get a headache, and you immediately think the worst. Brain tumor! Aneurysm! Early onset Alzheimer’s! While a headache can be indicative of those conditions, headaches can also just be your body’s way of processing…
We’ve all been there: you have a pounding headache that doesn’t respond to medication or increased water intake, and you start to get nervous. Could it be something more serious? So, you turn to the Internet, pulling up “Dr. Google”…
Hypochondria is a complicated mental condition that can sometimes be mistaken as generalized anxiety or depression. Some people who worry about their health may actually have an illness or a series of illnesses. So, how is it possible to differentiate…
Hypochondriac vs. germaphobe: what are the differences? Well, medical conditions can sometimes have symptoms that overlap with one another. These medical conditions can also have overlapping symptoms with some mental conditions, which can make it confusing to differentiate from one…