Is there any tablets to help Hypochondria? ?

Question

i suffer with hypochondria and its really affecting my life.

i feel run down with a fever & cold and it scared the h**l out of me, my muscles aching & everything, i had this before & it went away.

but then i got this quick tingling part in my tongue, and i started to panic and nearly cried. I know this is stupid, but i seriously need help. what can i do? is there tablets i may take? i'm sick to death of keep on self-examining and diagnosing myself every single day!! im only 15, and this is all i worry about.

Answer 1

There are no tablets as such to cure this ailment.

My advice is to put orange tic-tacs in an empty pill bottle and take one four times daily.

Answer 2

Hypochondria is a form of anxiety, so anything that helps you relax or handle stress can be good. Yes, there are medications that will help you relax, and your medical doctor can prescribe something.  But, many people are helped with more simple things that can be taught to you by a masters level mental health counselor.

One technique a counselor would teach you is distraction. Whenever you find yourself noticing a symptom, jump up and find something to do.  Do a hobby you enjoy, put on your favorite song and dance, take a walk or bike ride, whatever interests you.  Sometimes just snapping an elastic band on your wrist can be enough!  Often if we just get our minds busy on something else we forget those little symptoms. Now, you have to do this over and over, day after day, and you will gradually notice that little things going on with your body will not bother you as much.

Answer 3

Hypochondria treatment typically includes:

Psychotherapy. Psychotherapy is the primary treatment for hypochondria. Some research shows that a form of psychotherapy called cognitive behavior therapy is most effective for hypochondria. This form of psychotherapy helps you recognize and understand false beliefs driving your health anxiety. It also helps you learn to stop behavior associated with your anxiety, such as constantly monitoring your body for problems, a behavior known as body vigilance. Cognitive behavior therapy may also include exposure therapy, in which you directly confront your fears in a safe environment and learn skills to cope with these uncomfortable sensations.

Medications. Certain antidepressant medications may be helpful in treating hypochondria. Some research indicates that both selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) may help relieve such symptoms as anxiety, fear of disease and somatic problems. However, these medications can cause side effects that may actually increase your health anxiety because you may wind up attributing them to a serious physical problem.

Consider these coping measures:

Find a health care professional you trust and stick with him or her. Don't "doctor shop," or continually seek out new doctors or health care professionals to run more tests or perform more procedures. Scheduling regular follow-up visits with your health care professional can help offer reassurance that you're OK.

For someone with hypochondria, the Internet is like being the proverbial kid in a candy store. Don't spend hours researching health information or looking up vague symptoms. Chances are, you'll find something you think you have, fueling your anxiety.

Consumer magazines are often full of stories with dire warnings about "overlooked" or "misdiagnosed" diseases that are just waiting to strike you down. Avoid reading these stories. They may only increase your anxiety, especially if they include common or vague symptoms.

Resist the urge to continually monitor your pulse or other vital signs or to check your body for signs of disease, such as lumps or sores. But because it's important to be aware of some signs and symptoms, talk to your doctor about what self-checks or self-exams are reasonable for you.

Ask for support and patience from family and friends who know you have hypochondria. Talking openly to them may help defray their own frustrations about your health anxiety, and they may be able to help you keep perspective.

Join a hypochondria or anxiety support group. You may bond with people who share common concerns, and you may also learn additional coping strategies.

Answer 4

I doubt there is any form of medication that can help Hypochondria, but there are many tablets for anxiety and such.

Speak to your GP about this problem, hopefully he can be of more help to you.

Good luck x