Issues

Hypochondria

Hypochondria, or hypochondriasis, is a diagnosable anxiety condition. People with hypochondria have a fear of injury or illness that others may consider irrational. They may make frequent trips to the doctor, for example, or become convinced they have serious undiagnosed illnesses. In some cases, individuals even manifest symptoms psychosomatically through their worry. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-5), lists hypochondria as illness anxiety disorder (IAD), and people with hypochondria may receive this diagnosis. Those who find their illness anxiety is serious enough to impact typical function may find it benefical to seek support from a therapist or counselor.   Read more at GoodTherapy.org