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<\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nA person suffering from hypochondria can not be convinced that he is physically healthy, as he can not control the manifestations of the imaginary disease, this complicates the life of both the patient himself and his relatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When the disorder occurs, the person shows signs of of a fictitious ailment,<\/strong> which is not confirmed by medical examination. However, a patient with hypochondria still remains convinced that he or she has a terrible disease, and everything is so serious that even doctors cannot make a diagnosis. In some cases, hypochondria is a symptom of mental illness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Anxiety, fear for one's health. A person is constantly \"listening\" to his body, trying to analyze the processes occurring in it. He does not realize that his worries are excessive, but he is not able to get rid of intrusive thoughts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The person is very afraid of pain, feels discomfort when touching, and spends a lot of effort to achieve ideal, from his point of view, health. In this case, the patient begins to follow a special diet, most often developed by himself, combining it with physical activity - these measures are designed to improve the health of the hypochondriac.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The person is sure that he has a severe, incurable disease, he rejects the doctor's attempts to dissuade him in the contrary, perceives them as a deception.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n The patient thinks that no one will help him, that he is \"alone\" with his illness, and everything will only get worse from now on. This is common in schizophrenia and major depression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The onset of hypochondria adolescents are most susceptible<\/strong>However, the disorder also occurs in adults, equally in women and men.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Among the causes of hypochondria: universal fear of death of living organisms, cases of sexual or physical abuse, suffered in childhood severe illness, inability to express emotions, nervous breakdowns, physical overload, heredity - the patient in childhood could observe this disorder in relatives or acquaintances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hypochondriacs often grow up in families where were too health-conscious<\/strong> - a single sneeze could be a good reason to cancel an outing.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n The development of hypochondria is also \"helped\" by the abundance of information, \"thanks\" to which people have learned about real deadly diseases (cancer, AIDS), as well as about virtual viruses of \"secret laboratories\". The influence of the advertising and informational impact of the \"health industry\" should not be minimized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How to realize that a person has hypochondria and not a disease that he or she has \"found\"?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Go with him to the doctor. If there is an opportunity to influence the choice of a specialist, it is better to go to one good doctor, which the sufferer of hypochondria will regularly visit. Do not support the patient's desire to expand the number of consultations and examinations. There is a need for firmness, supplemented by support. It is also possible that the hypochondriac's family will need the support of the doctor treating him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A hypochondriac needs to be listened to and have his concerns taken seriously<\/strong>. Among those who suffer from this disease are those who suspect hypochondria, and not the presence of a real disease, so they really want to hear that their doubts are far-fetched, that is, there is no disease - this can be done with arguments and examples, and simply (but so that you get it) to say: nothing terrible has happened to you, you are healthy (a) and everything will be fine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It's very important for them to know that they are taken seriously - no mocking or jeering<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n All this hurts them very much. For hypochondriacs, the topic of health is serious and painful. Therefore, the attitude should be as tactful as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n They need to listen to them, sympathize with them. \"Advanced\" hypochondriacs cannot be convinced that their fears are far-fetched, only an experienced psychotherapist can help. What should definitely not be done is to try to change the hypochondriac's mind using only logical arguments. This person has studied his topic very thoroughly - much more thoroughly than the opponent, trying to help him in good faith. And logic not only does not work here, it is also on the side of the hypochondriac: no doctor can say with one hundred percent certainty that a person is absolutely healthy, the alleged disease is not and is not expected. There are no one hundred percent guarantees anywhere, especially in medicine - this is what worries the hypochondriac.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So arguing about his health is a waste of time.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n There is no need to accuse a person of inventing illnesses and laugh at him. He is not lying, his anxieties and fears are uncontrollable. Feeling rejected and not taken seriously will make him feel lonely and misunderstood, which will only increase stress, which in turn will increase hypochondria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There is no need to try to change this man. He will resist pressure from outside, which, even if on noble grounds, is still violence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A person can only change on their own, driven by strong motivation.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n People with hypochondria need the help of a clinical psychologist or psychotherapist. The disease they are actually suffering from is psychosomatic problem<\/strong>It is the soul that needs to be treated first and foremost. An experienced psychotherapist will help to find the cause in a particular case and to identify solutions. Relatives of the patient need to understand that if their loved one is sick with hypochondria (that is, there is no real disease, and therefore \"there is no danger\"), then sigh of relief and say to him: \"Do not make up, you are absolutely healthy \/ enough to get yourself worked up \/ calm down ...\". - it's too early. Because Anxiety doesn't go away after the doctor and family reassure you.<\/strong> It is necessary to turn to another specialist who is engaged in healing the soul. It is not even necessary to go somewhere, there is such a service as a psychologist's consultation via Skype, that is, it is possible to alleviate the inner state without leaving home. The help of a psychologist will be successful only if the patient recognizes hypochondria in himself this disease - if it works, then 50% success in the pocket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The main thing is. keep pressure on him<\/strong>. If you tell him that it's about his psyche, he may take offense and perceive subsequent hints of visiting a psychologist with increased hostility. The very word \"hypochondria\" humiliates the person suffering from it. Harsh methods will have the opposite effect. The maximum that can be done is to \"leave the door open\" and wait for the moment. Hint, say, \"digging\" should be in another place, not in the hospital, and in the psychologist's office, but do it as tactfully as possible, selecting expressions. Cast a rod, so to speak, and do not drip on the brain. When a person is fed up with his worries, he will agree to anything to breathe freely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What results can psychological\/psychotherapeutic help in treating hypochondria? Working with a psychologist will help a person gradually develop alternative, \"healthy\" ways of self-support and self-regulation of their mental life and relationships with society, not based on hypochondriacal attitudes and actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hypochondria patients are also prescribed medications. Antidepressants are prescribed for excessive anxiety and frequent mood swings.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n If the disorder developed against the background of schizophrenia, then the doctor prescribes neuroleptics. But this can only be done by a psychotherapist or psychiatrist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n They also use folk methods, which, like medicines, only relieve the symptoms, but do not act on the cause. It will help to find a practicing psychologist. So, if such a problem appears, the first thing to do after the doctor is to turn to a specialist of this profile.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSymptoms of hypochondria:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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How do you communicate with people with hypochondria?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Treatment for hypochondria<\/h2>\n\n\n
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\u2753 Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Hypochondria is a mental disorder in which a person has an obsessive fear of getting a serious illness despite the lack of medical evidence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Symptoms include constant anxiety about one's health, frequent visits to doctors, conviction of a serious illness, and ignoring medical reports of no illness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Causes can include childhood trauma, severe illnesses, watching loved ones become ill, inability to express emotions, stress, physical overexertion, and hereditary predisposition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It is important to be patient and supportive, not to encourage excessive medical examinations, and to gently refer the person to a specialist who can help understand their condition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The main treatments are psychotherapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, and medication if necessary.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n