What is Hypochondria | Psychology Concepts.
The hypochondriac is often the fear of being sick, more than that, believed to be carrying a severe illness. Small
light signs and symptoms, normal in the body, are interpreted as
something meaningful, some even believe we are going to die because of
these indications expressed by the body. Then
begins the marathon doctor, are these patients go on a pilgrimage
across multiple healthcare professionals until they find someone to
confirm their concerns. While his suspicions are not ratified they persist in their quest, increasingly disappointed and resentful.
You can find that, upon seeing the negative result of the examinations, the alleged ill will, but it's not what occurs most often because he generally prefers to believe that they are wrong. Often the real problem of the patient is his emotional, shaken and lacking, since he feels not understood by their relatives, or stripped of due value. In some cases, the individual feels the need to draw attention, become the center of concern and be released from their duties. It is very difficult for the psychiatrist to evaluate properly this disease and medicate her, because these people don't find themselves psychically ill, so they easily exempt any psychiatric help.
The hypochondriac can focus on an organ in the body and focus all your suspicions – for example, he may suspect heart or digestive tract. The more complicated the doctor is calm this patient, for more confidence that inspires the relationship between both, because the supposed patient's dipped deep into his obsession. In fact, some cases of hypochondria or nosomania are associated with obsessive-compulsive behaviors, because the sick have a fixed idea and become compulsive in the habit of marking queries without ceasing and practice to visit constantly the doctors and the health systems. But the carriers of this disorder not a plenty, retain a certain rationality, because normally they admit being excessive in their concerns, although not able to accept the idea that they are not sick.
Statistically one can say that four to five percent of patients who seek health care system are in fact with a disorder of hypochondria, which becomes an obstacle for the personal and professional development of those who are afflicted by it, often triggering a real disease. This emotional problem can also be connected to episodes of anxiety. Some patients also reveal past traumas, i.e. from a severe illness that befell them long ago, especially in the period of childhood. This memory is usually triggered by an episode that involves a high level of stress, what can hit in any age group, social and sexual. However, it is more often in young adults and can linger for a long time. In rare cases the guy pretends to be sick to get some profit, is the access to a particular drug or a financial gain. I really believe the hypochondriac with a disease.
The media, especially the Internet nowadays, leads the patient a greater knowledge about the disease and its symptoms, what contributes to somatize, or if he would suggest. It is not difficult to tell when a patient has symptoms hypochondriacs, since the doctor realizes, through their constant complaints, analysis of your file with the history of their medical problems, organic and laboratory exams, what's really going on with him. The hypochondriac may feel a bit of relief if taking an antidepressant, but it is necessary to assess whether there is any other psychic disturbance involved. If there are signs of obsessive-compulsive disorder, the patient may be treated with the same medications used for this problem, such as fluoxetine and Prozac. A good cognitive behavioural therapy, especially, can prove to be very effective in helping patients with hypochondriasis. Another important point is the relationship between the doctor and the patient, since this professional attitude, listening patiently to complaints of a hypochondriac, allowing him to come back regularly, reduce your anxiety.
You can find that, upon seeing the negative result of the examinations, the alleged ill will, but it's not what occurs most often because he generally prefers to believe that they are wrong. Often the real problem of the patient is his emotional, shaken and lacking, since he feels not understood by their relatives, or stripped of due value. In some cases, the individual feels the need to draw attention, become the center of concern and be released from their duties. It is very difficult for the psychiatrist to evaluate properly this disease and medicate her, because these people don't find themselves psychically ill, so they easily exempt any psychiatric help.
The hypochondriac can focus on an organ in the body and focus all your suspicions – for example, he may suspect heart or digestive tract. The more complicated the doctor is calm this patient, for more confidence that inspires the relationship between both, because the supposed patient's dipped deep into his obsession. In fact, some cases of hypochondria or nosomania are associated with obsessive-compulsive behaviors, because the sick have a fixed idea and become compulsive in the habit of marking queries without ceasing and practice to visit constantly the doctors and the health systems. But the carriers of this disorder not a plenty, retain a certain rationality, because normally they admit being excessive in their concerns, although not able to accept the idea that they are not sick.
Statistically one can say that four to five percent of patients who seek health care system are in fact with a disorder of hypochondria, which becomes an obstacle for the personal and professional development of those who are afflicted by it, often triggering a real disease. This emotional problem can also be connected to episodes of anxiety. Some patients also reveal past traumas, i.e. from a severe illness that befell them long ago, especially in the period of childhood. This memory is usually triggered by an episode that involves a high level of stress, what can hit in any age group, social and sexual. However, it is more often in young adults and can linger for a long time. In rare cases the guy pretends to be sick to get some profit, is the access to a particular drug or a financial gain. I really believe the hypochondriac with a disease.
The media, especially the Internet nowadays, leads the patient a greater knowledge about the disease and its symptoms, what contributes to somatize, or if he would suggest. It is not difficult to tell when a patient has symptoms hypochondriacs, since the doctor realizes, through their constant complaints, analysis of your file with the history of their medical problems, organic and laboratory exams, what's really going on with him. The hypochondriac may feel a bit of relief if taking an antidepressant, but it is necessary to assess whether there is any other psychic disturbance involved. If there are signs of obsessive-compulsive disorder, the patient may be treated with the same medications used for this problem, such as fluoxetine and Prozac. A good cognitive behavioural therapy, especially, can prove to be very effective in helping patients with hypochondriasis. Another important point is the relationship between the doctor and the patient, since this professional attitude, listening patiently to complaints of a hypochondriac, allowing him to come back regularly, reduce your anxiety.
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