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Which disorder involves a person being preoccupied with fear of having a serious disease?Illness anxiety disorder was previously referred to as "hypochondriasis." The person is preoccupied with having an illness or getting an illness – constantly worrying about their health. They may frequently check themselves for signs of illness and take extreme precautions to avoid health risks.
What are patients with hypochondriasis preoccupied with?Hypochondriasis denotes a psychiatric disorder involving a preoccupation with fears of having, or the idea that one has, a serious disease based on the misinterpretation of bodily symptoms despite appropriate medical evaluation and reassurance.
Why do I always think I have a serious illness?Illness anxiety disorder is a chronic mental illness previously known as hypochondria. People with this disorder have a persistent fear that they have a serious or life-threatening illness despite few or no symptoms. Medications and cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) can help.
What disease causes fear?Agoraphobia (ag-uh-ruh-FOE-be-uh) is a type of anxiety disorder in which you fear and avoid places or situations that might cause you to panic and make you feel trapped, helpless or embarrassed.
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