Thread for Hypochondriacs

[f3lix]

Go to a doctor before pulling the I'm dying Mr.-Blonde-drama on us.

[Ugly Bastard]

What's the air quality like in your Muncie home?

[Saint DH]

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[Ugly Bastard]

Bad air quality can definitely fuck with your respiratory system yo.

[DDTempest]

Originally Posted by Ugly Bastard

Bad air quality can definitely fuck with your respiratory system yo.

Mold especially.

[thekremlin]

Wouldn't you guys all be better off if we deleted this thread? By posting in it, you're admitting it's hypochondria, so isn't you posting/us reading just indulging your damaging need for attention?

[Saint DH]

I was basically just trying to see if getting intense pain after sneezing really hard was normal.

[DJ FC]

I get that. I hate it. There are times it feels like every muscle in my body has been stretched uncomfortably.

[Ironic Mustache]

Originally Posted by thekremlin

Wouldn't you guys all be better off if we deleted this thread? By posting in it, you're admitting it's hypochondria, so isn't you posting/us reading just indulging your damaging need for attention?

I've never really mentioned this before, but I have a small problem with people who "know" they have Hypochondriasis without having first been diagnosed by a professional. More often than not, if you "know" you have it, then you don't really believe you have a serious disease that is a result of the symptoms. A serious fear of the perceived disease is the sufficient condition of Hypochondriasis. If you don't really believe it, it's not the same thing. What you actually know yet don't want to admit, is that there's nothing wrong with you. You obsess about symptoms, that deep down you know aren't really a serious problem.

What you actually have looks a lot more like mild Munchausen with a splash of Narcissism. More likely though, it's probably just moderate anxiety (still the narcissism too though). IMO self-diagnosed Hypochondriasis is a defense mechanism against perceived self-weakness. Low self-esteem and narcissism have extremely high rates of comorbidity. You didn't explicitly use the term "somatoform," though, I think it's clear that you understand the implications of the term. Chances are, you've either legitimately given in to the disorder (and need to talk to a psychiatrist or psychologist, which I don't think is the case), or you are simply seeking validation. In either case, you're living with something you don't need to be living with.

I feel better now that I've gotten that off my chest.

[Ironic Mustache]

I should add that I don't view narcissism as a bad thing in general and that like a lot of things, most people have some of the characteristics. I'm pretty sure you don't have narcissistic personality disorder, just like most people don't have OCD. That being said, nearly everyone has some compulsions that have the potential to eventually lead to OCD.

[Mr. Blonde]

Originally Posted by Ironic Mustache

I've never really mentioned this before, but I have a small problem with people who "know" they have Hypochondriasis without having first been diagnosed by a professional. More often than not, if you "know" you have it, then you don't really believe you have a serious disease that is a result of the symptoms. A serious fear of the perceived disease is the sufficient condition of Hypochondriasis. If you don't really believe it, it's not the same thing. What you actually know yet don't want to admit, is that there's nothing wrong with you. You obsess about symptoms, that deep down you know aren't really a serious problem.

What you actually have looks a lot more like mild Munchausen with a splash of Narcissism. More likely though, it's probably just moderate anxiety (still the narcissism too though). IMO self-diagnosed Hypochondriasis is a defense mechanism against perceived self-weakness. Low self-esteem and narcissism have extremely high rates of comorbidity. You didn't explicitly use the term "somatoform," though, I think it's clear that you understand the implications of the term. Chances are, you've either legitimately given in to the disorder (and need to talk to a psychiatrist or psychologist, which I don't think is the case), or you are simply seeking validation. In either case, you're living with something you don't need to be living with.

I feel better now that I've gotten that off my chest.

I don't seriously believe I have hypochondria. I think it's very human to believe something might be wrong with you about once or twice a year, worrying about it, until it goes away or a doctor tells you you are okay.

[Ironic Mustache]

Yeah that's pretty much what I was saying. 90% of people who think they have something (psychological), don't at all. They might be slightly more neurotic than others, but that's about it.

[angry pancake]

I masturbate frequently. Do I have OCD?

[Saint DH]

Nah, you're just a chronic masturbator. Welcome to the club.

Wait, you're older than me, so maybe you should be welcoming us to the club.

[THEINCREDIBLEdork]

Originally Posted by Ironic Mustache

I've never really mentioned this before, but I have a small problem with people who "know" they have Hypochondriasis without having first been diagnosed by a professional. More often than not, if you "know" you have it, then you don't really believe you have a serious disease that is a result of the symptoms. A serious fear of the perceived disease is the sufficient condition of Hypochondriasis. If you don't really believe it, it's not the same thing. What you actually know yet don't want to admit, is that there's nothing wrong with you. You obsess about symptoms, that deep down you know aren't really a serious problem.

What you actually have looks a lot more like mild Munchausen with a splash of Narcissism. More likely though, it's probably just moderate anxiety (still the narcissism too though). IMO self-diagnosed Hypochondriasis is a defense mechanism against perceived self-weakness. Low self-esteem and narcissism have extremely high rates of comorbidity. You didn't explicitly use the term "somatoform," though, I think it's clear that you understand the implications of the term. Chances are, you've either legitimately given in to the disorder (and need to talk to a psychiatrist or psychologist, which I don't think is the case), or you are simply seeking validation. In either case, you're living with something you don't need to be living with.

I feel better now that I've gotten that off my chest.

That's a lot of psychology from someone who doesn't know anything about neuroplasticity.

[Ironic Mustache]

If I wasn't so lazy I'd make you eat those words.

[Saint DH]

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[Mr. Blonde]

Damn, what's IM been up to

[Orgazmo]

Haven't heard from that cocksucker in a day or two.

[Saint DH]

Yeah lots of people turnin their backs on us these days.

On that note it's good to see Blonde posting again.

[Saint DH]

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[Orgazmo]

How long have you been taking those items?

For me, it's very, very difficult to distinguish between placebo and actual benefit from pills like those. I haven't done it many times, but, when I do branch out and try something new, I generally do feel great for a week or two. When we start talking about months, I realize that I don't really feel "great" any longer and assume it was just a short-term placebo.

Of course, you could argue that I just get used to feeling good, but I generally don't start to instantly (or non-instantly) feel bad after I stop taking the stuff, so there's that.

[Saint DH]

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[Dent]

what probiotics are you taking?
have you had your gut microbiome mapped or sequenced? i'm not sure what the cost
faecal transplants are the bollocks might be better and is cheap
More neurons in gut than spine, also directly contributes way more to mental health than almost anyone would have guessed a few years back.


Science says your “gut feeling” isn’t a metaphor - Quartz
The Brain-Gut Connection for Mental Well-being – Fractal Enlightenment
Fermented foods, neuroticism, and social anxiety - Examine.com Blog | Examine.com
links consumption of fermented foods and decreased levels of social anxiety.

[Saint DH]

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