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Any other hypochondriacs out there?

erictheobscure

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I seem to have become more and more of a raging hypochondriac over the last few years. Familiar pattern: something small wrong with me, look up symptoms on internet, find worst-case scenario (often featuring gruesome photos). Tell myself I'm probably fine, but then figure there's an outside chance I'm rotting/melting/dying.

I figure I'm not alone here.
 

loreley

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Here too, but you can learn to control and minimize the effects with time. Stay off the internet.
 

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I'm the opposite of a hypochondriac; I assume any discomfort is something minor that my body will be able to take care of itself and so far things have worked out. *knocks on wood* Haven't been to a doctor in 4 years, and the only medication I've taken over that same 4 year period is 2 capsules of Advil.

So, I don't think I can help you out.
 

erictheobscure

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My dad's always been a stoic (tries never to go to the doctor; just lives with chronic pain or whatever; declares that death will be relaxing compared to the annoyances of life) while my mom's a total hypochondriac. I wish nature and nurture had led me to a happy middle.

texas_jack: hope your mom's situation turned out or is turning out for the better.
 
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Seriously?:confused:
 

L'Incandescent

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I don't spend a lot of time worrying about life-threatening conditions, but when I do get sick, my first thought is that I must be dying of something or other. Thankfully, I don't get sick that often. But about three weeks ago, I woke up at around 6 am with a sore throat. I swear to God the first thought that came to my mind was that I must have tongue cancer!
 

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