What Is Hypochondria?...And what do I do if I have it?

Today's video is about Hypochondria, now officially renamed "Illness Anxiety Disorder." What makes Hypochondria a mental health diagnosis is that our anxiety about having or acquiring a serious illness leads us to alter multiple aspects of our life.
Those who struggle with Illness Anxiety Disorder often reach out to doctors but avoid counseling because of a strong belief that they are medically sick. Illness Anxiety Disorder can persist in such cases because the person is usually dissatisfied with the medical results that depict them as well when they do not believe they are.
Ironically, this can intensify the anxiety they experience as they do not feel heard by those around them and struggle to cope with increasing levels of fear.
IMPORTANT NOTE: A person with Illness Anxiety Disorder does NOT experience physical symptoms or if they do they are very minor. Those who have legitimate physical symptoms with no medical cause are more likely to be diagnosed with Somatic Symptom Disorder.
See my video on Somatic Symptom Disorder here: • Somatic Symptom Disord...
Empirically-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Gestalt and existential exploration of underlying fears may be very helpful for managing illness based anxieties.
Consultation with a Psychiatrist is also recommended as the combination of pharmacology and psychotherapy may be the most effective line of treatment.
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I'm Ashley Waknine, a mental health therapist and professional life coach making weekly videos that help students take care of their mind, body and life.
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[@mustangmar2001]

I love your videos. Could you do more videos on mental health diagnoses

[@ashleywakninecounseling3750]

Oh wow thank you so much! Yes I miss making these videos so much and fully intend to get back to work on them asap. I greatly appreciate your comment. ❤️🙏

[@ashleywakninecounseling3750]

Hope you found this video helpful! Leave any questions below and let me know if you want a follow up video on this topic.

[@maartenvanbrakel2570]

@Amogus sus i feel exactly the same way

[@Banker01111]

For the past weeks , i’ve been worrying a lot that i have this specific mental disorder, I keep asking myself questions like “Do you have this mental disorder and are you sure” but I know it’s not real but somehow the thoughts just always come back .. Does that count as health anxiety disorder ? If yes , then I should get help

[@dodgdurango6128]

Yup. It depends how bad your symptoms are