Hypochondria Causes and rick factors
It's not clear why some people are overwhelmed by the misguided perception that they have a major, undiagnosed health issue. It's thought that personality, life experiences, upbringing and inherited traits may all play a role.
There are similarities between hypochondria and anxiety disorders such as panic disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Factors that may increase your risk of developing hypochondria include:
There are similarities between hypochondria and anxiety disorders such as panic disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Factors that may increase your risk of developing hypochondria include:
- Having a serious illness during childhood
- Knowing family members or others with a serious disease
- The death of a loved one
- Having an anxiety disorder
- Believing good health means that you are free of all physical symptoms or unusual bodily sensations
- Having close family members with hypochondria
- Feeling especially vulnerable to illness or disease
- Having parents who were neglectful or abusive