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Health Anxiety , Hypochondria
I have constant fear of death and severe diseases, i always Google slightest symptoms and over think about it to that extent that i actually start feeling the symptoms , i had got all tests done , visited all types of doctors still after a point my mind again starts making up same things, this is really hampering my personal and professional life what should i do? I feel foolish to talk about this
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You seems to be suffering from illness anxiety earlier described as Hypochondriasis. It is very common in many individuals now a days. Fear of death or getting major illness by misinterpreting the normal benign symptoms is common. Irrational thinking also aggravates the illness.
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The first thing to do is not to undergo any tests without your doctors advice. Anxiety worsens as you do more blood or other tests.
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Hello ..the symptoms look like you have illness anxiety disorder/hypochondriasis.
And it's to the extent that it's impairing ur day to day life as u mentioned.
So it's quite severe and u might require appropriate medications and therapy to overcome it.
Next Steps
first step is to stop Google your symptoms. let the anxiety build up in you..it will go away in few minutes may be.but try n stop to Google the symptoms.it creates unnecessary worries and anxiety.consult a psychiatrist to get help.
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you can book my appointment for further help
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You suffer from Neurosis
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Happy hunting
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Dr. Ankit Pandey
Addiction Psychiatrist
7 yrs exp
Varanasi
Hello miss.
I read ur concern. I really appreciate ur effort to
interact with us. U r not fool & that is certain
infact u r informed & aware & careful regarding
ur body & mind.
-- What you have described can be understood
as anxious misery that can be seen in cases
such as:
1.Generalized anxiety disorder.
2.Hypochondrical disorder
3.Somatoform disorder
4.Obsessive & compulsive disorder.
All the above disorder are slightly different from
each & their symptoms often overlap to each
other. So one thing is clear ,its not easy to
distinguish each other right now .
* You have to consult any Psychiatrist/
Neuropsychiatrist for detailed evaluation to
get rid of this problem.
Next Steps
* Pls consult any Psychiatrist of ur choice to
help urself .
Health Tips
* I request you , not to google any of above
disorders on internet ,it will add to ur problem
and misguide you. Google just scare people the
knowledge given there is very vague and
wrong, pls avoid it.
* We are here to help you & clear all of ur
doubts .
* And most important ,u r not foolish, u r wise
person who just want to be in peace.
*** Have safe & peaceful day. ***
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