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Hypochondria is a psychological disorder in which a person is constantly convinced they are suffering from a disease or condition, often one that they have an irrational fear of (ie. they are convinced they suffer from AIDS, or cancer.) Regardless of what doctors tell them, they remain certain that they are ill. Minor aches, and minor illnesses further increase the perception of being seriously sick.
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What is the name of the disorder when a person is obsessed with going to doctors for no reason?
HYPOCHONDRIA
Are sociopaths hypochondriacs?
Sociopaths are not necessarily hypochondriacs. Hypochondria is a completely different mental disorder from antisocial personality disorder (sociopathy/psychopathy). Those with hypochondria excessively worry about having serious illnesses, often jumping from doctor to doctor to check for their diagnoses. On the other hand, despite the name, those with antisocial personality disorder are not always antisocial; they can actually be rather talkative people. Those with antisocial personality disorder often lack empathy for others and may participate in stealing or lying. Although hypochondria and antisocial personality disorder are different, it doesn't mean that someone can't be both a hypochondriac and a sociopath. Thus, the question you posed is not impossible, but sociopathy is not classified under hypochondria.
What disorder is defined by multiple recurrent somatic complaints that have no apparent physical explanation but still cause the person to seek treatment?
hypochondria
What is it called when you believe you have symptoms of a disease but show none at all?
Short and simple - hypochondria, which is a psychological disorder in and of it itself and may point to other mental health problems.
What causes a person to complain so much about their health?
There is a personality disorder called hypochondria. If they complain a lot about their physical being, then something is actually wrong in their mental being.
Over time could you trick yourself into thinking that you have a mental disorder?
Yes, you can. You can trick yourself into believing a lot of things. There is actually a disorder called hypochondria, which is the abnormal anxiety/fear for your own health, where you think you have disorders you don't have. It's very possible.
Is hypochondria a symptom of a personality disorder?
Yes it can be a symptom of BPD. People with personality disorders are more likely to have more medical issues then people without them. This includes real and imagined ones
What rhymes with mitochodria?
hypochondria
What rhymes with mitochondria?
hypochondria
What is a antonym for hypochondria?
Hyperchondria
Does Hypochondria relate to human muscular development?
No, hypochondria refers to excessive preoccupancy or worry about having a serious illness.
Is hypochondria a form of low self esteem?
Hypochondria is not typically considered a form of low self-esteem. It is a mental health condition characterized by excessive worry and fear about having a serious illness, regardless of medical reassurance. While individuals with hypochondria may experience anxiety and insecurity, it is not directly related to low self-esteem.
