hypochondria (Meaning)

Wordnet

hypochondria (n)

chronic and abnormal anxiety about imaginary symptoms and ailments

Webster

Hypochondriasis; melancholy; the blues.

Webster

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The hypochondriac's constant health concerns caused severe anxiety and disruption to their daily life.
His hypochondria manifested as a preoccupation with minor physical symptoms, leading to countless doctor visits.
The therapist encouraged the hypochondriac to challenge their distorted health beliefs and focus on their well-being.
The doctor reassured her that her hypochondria was common and treatable with therapy and medication.
The hypochondriac spent hours on the internet researching every possible illness, exacerbating their fears.
The hypochondria had become so severe that the individual refused to leave the house or socialize.
Cognitive-behavioral therapy proved effective in reducing the hypochondriac's health anxiety and improving their quality of life.
The hypochondriac's family struggled to understand and support their loved one's excessive health concerns.
The psychiatrist diagnosed the hypochondriac with an anxiety disorder, recognizing the psychological component to their symptoms.
Despite their hypochondria, the individual maintained a positive attitude and sought help to overcome their condition.

chronic and abnormal anxiety about imaginary symptoms and ailmentsHypochondriasis; melancholy; the blues., of Hypochondrium

anxiety, disease, sickness,illness, disorder, indisposition, unhealthiness, trouble, malady, unsoundness

rehabilitation, strength, mending, shape, fitness, recovery, healing,convalescence, strength, comeback

The hypochondriac's constant health concerns caused severe anxiety and disruption to their daily life.

His hypochondria manifested as a preoccupation with minor physical symptoms, leading to countless doctor visits.

The therapist encouraged the hypochondriac to challenge their distorted health beliefs and focus on their well-being.

The doctor reassured her that her hypochondria was common and treatable with therapy and medication.