Are hypochondriacs happy when they get sick?
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hypochondiacs are never happy. They have a need to be miserable and can not successfully exist in any other state.
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Yes, worrying can make you ill.  Thinking through problems and challenges is a healthy response to life pressures, giving us the impetus to do what needs to be done – to assess, take responsibility for change, and take action. \n\nBut sometimes, instead of working out the solution to a challenge, we become caught up with unresolved concerns. At this stage, planning has turned into worrying.\n\nThere are many underlying reasons for worrying. We can use our worries to avoid facing a problem or taking any action. We can even be afraid of success because it challenges our self-identity as a "non-achiever". Little worries mean we don't have to face the bigger picture.\n\nSome psychologists think that excessive worrying is rooted in personality types. Others believe it can be traced back to negative childhood events. More serious anxiety disorders can be due to a disturbance of chemicals in the brain.\n\nListed below are some of the physical effects of worry:\n\nrapid pulse \na feeling of breathlessness \ntrembling \nsweaty palms \ndry mouth \nchest pains \ndigestive problems – nausea/diarrhoea \nloss of appetite \nheadache \nsleeplessness \nstomach ache \n\nAnd some emotional and behavioural effects:\n\nfeelings of helplessness \ndifficulty with making decisions \na lack of self-confidence \ndifficulty concentrating \npanic attacks \nobsessive behaviour (such as repeatedly checking that the oven is switched off)
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Only if it makes you feel unwell, sickly or drowsy.
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Hypochondria (or hypochondriasis, sometimes referred to as health anxiety or health phobia) is a somatoform disorder in which one has the unfounded belief that he or she is suffering from a serious illness. Hypochondria is often characterized by irrational fears of being diseased/dying, obsessions over minor bodily symptoms or imperfections, doubt and disbelief in doctors' diagnosis, constant self-examination and self-diagnosis and preoccupation with one's body. Hypochondriacs often require constant reassurance, sometimes from multiple doctors, family and friends.\n\nHypochondria is often associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and anxiety, and can also be brought on by stress.\n\nThe term hypochondria comes from the Greek hypo- (below) and chondros (cartilage - of the breast bone). The term was originally used to describe unidentifiable stomach pains. It was thought by ancient Greek physicians that such pains were caused by the movement of the spleen, an organ located near the hypochondrium (the upper region of the abdomen just below the ribs on either side of the epigastrium).\n\nDuring the 19th century the term evolved to be the male counterpart to hysteria.\n\nThere is some evidence that cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and antidepressants can alleviate severe hypochondria.\n\n[edit]\nTips for hypochondriacs\nSufferers of hypochondria may benefit from one or more of the following exercises:\n\nKeeping a journal describing what led to the anxiety attacks or panic \nTalking with friends or family members, and taking a different perspective on the symptoms \nTracking the triggering factors of anxiety, and avoiding them (e.g. self-diagnosis, reading about symptoms) \nMaintaining a healthy lifestyle and positive outlook \n[edit]\nFactors contributing to hypochondria\nMedia and the Internet often contribute to hypochondria, as articles, TV shows and advertisements regarding serious illnesses such as cancer and multiple sclerosis (some of the common diseases hypochondriacs think they have) often portray these diseases as being random, obscure and somewhat inevitable. This only allows the hypochondriac to reinforce the idea that they actually have that illness.\n\nIt is not uncommon that deaths in family members or friends can trigger hypochondria in certain individuals. Major outbreaks or predicted pandemics can also contribute to hypochondria. Statistics regarding certain illnesses such as cancer will give hypochondriacs the illusion that they are more likely to develop the disease
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Most likely. But are you sure you are not sick, I mean mentally.
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id ont know what you mean.But if you want the desription then illness is the imbalance in the social, physical and mental bieng of the body.
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Human beings can heal themselves better if they have a strong belief in that it is possible to be healed. It is a fact that laughter can make people cure better. So, if a religion can make a person feel better, you might say that religion can heal sickness. But then again: because of what: the religion? Or a persons own strong mind?
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sick or not if you are positive you are positive- being sick does not give you the disease -the quicker it is diagnosed and treatment started the longer you will probably have less symptoms and go into full blown AIDS later-better than sooner- D
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No I don't believe that is fair. I have Lupus and people are so sympathetic towards me in that situation, however I also suffer from depression that years ago was totally debilitating and I often found that people's opinions were along the lines of, "just get out of the house, you will feel better" or "give it time you will get over it" and even "it's not that bad, it's not like you have cancer, then you would really have something to worry about". Well I did have something to worry about, my depression almost cost me my life. People are still generally quite intolerant of Mental Illness and sometimes ignorant of the cause and the extreme depths it can reach. They seem to feel that it's in your control, well depression at least. It's a very sad situation. Another reason that coping with a Mental Illness is so hard and requires more understanding is what you have yourself stated, it seems less acceptable and life threatening.
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i agree with cblrdy and molebeing,  doctors are a great source of care and comfort. when you are sick than cured that is a comfortable feeling, a thankful feeling, and a feeling of releif, i wouldnt exactly call the feeling a crush, more like admiration; because of the learning that went into making diagnoses simple or complex. just make sure she isnt confusing compassion with passion.
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During menopause some women do experience the psychotic mood swings...lol. Its not a laughing matter but men seem to think it is. Hormones play a huge role in causing the moodiness depressive episodes, etc.  Your sister needs to be seen by a gynocologist to be placed on hormone replacement therapy(hormone pills). I went through menopause at age 25 due to having a hysterectomy I wasn't a pleasent person to be around but with replacement hormones I am much better now. gl
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When you become sick, your body produces "antibodies". These antibodies fight off the individual pathogens. After these pathogens are destroyed, some of the antibodies remain in your body. If that particular pathogen ever returns, the antibodies will recognize it and attack it before it can manifest itself.
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Because when u are sick ur physical energy will be low and you dont feel like doing anything.
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Im not feeling well!!\n\nOr a day before ur escapade, walk around the office looking down and make 1 or 2 commnets on how u're not feeling well-- (headache, toothache, stomach problems)- the day after when ur not in people will assume u were already sick form a day before   ;-)
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the truth will set YOU free and i think you will feel much better about yourself and feel much healthier, believe it or not, stress is a major cause of illness, but its a chance you take when you meet someone you think highly of to tell them the truth about yourself... its a gamble but it may just pay off... at least you'll know that that person cares for you WITH all your flaws... and lets face it no-one is perfect and everyone has a past whether they admit it or not!! good luck, love will find you when you're least expecting it... just live life to the fullest for you...be happy.
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Unfortunately, I am in the same boat. Except with me, it's EVERY time I eat that I feel this way. I've been to the doctor, and they've told me that there's nothing wrong with me, but I know better. It's not right for a person to have to sit still and not talk because they feel they'll get sick after they've just ate. It sucks, I know. If you find something that works for you, please, please email me. Thanks.
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Here you go:\n\nhttp://www.healthdiaries.com/famous-hypochondriacs.htm