What is hypochondria?
Hypochondriasis is a persistent preoccupation with the possibility of having one or more serious and progressive physical disorders. Normal or commonplace sensations and appearances are often interpreted as abnormal and distressing.
How do members experience hypochondria?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with hypochondria*
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Fear of death (thanatophobia)
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Fear
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Fear of not recovering
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Joint pain
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Distrust of the psychiatric and medical community
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Who has hypochondria on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 11 | |
| 20s | 34 | |
| 30s | 48 | |
| 40s | 36 | |
| 50s | 20 | |
| 60s | 13 | |
| 70+ | 5 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 51 | |
| Female | 117 |
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