Hypochondria: meaning, definitions and examples
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hypochondria
[ หhaษชpษหkษndriษ ]
mental health
Hypochondria, also known as illness anxiety disorder, is a psychological condition wherein a person is excessively worried about having a serious illness. This disorder can lead to significant distress and impairment in social and occupational functioning. Individuals with hypochondria often misinterpret normal bodily sensations as severe health issues. This condition may require mental health treatment to help individuals understand and manage their anxiety regarding health.
Synonyms
health anxiety, illness anxiety disorder, somatic symptom disorder.
Examples of usage
- She was diagnosed with hypochondria after frequent visits to the doctor.
- His hypochondria made it difficult for him to enjoy a normal life.
- People with hypochondria often seek unnecessary medical tests.
- Hypochondria can lead to chronic anxiety about health.
Translations
Translations of the word "hypochondria" in other languages:
๐ต๐น hipocondria
๐ฎ๐ณ เคนเคพเคเคชเฅเคเฅเคจเฅเคกเฅเคฐเคฟเคฏเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Hypochondrie
๐ฎ๐ฉ hipokondria
๐บ๐ฆ ะณัะฟะพั ะพะฝะดััั
๐ต๐ฑ hipochondria
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใณใณใใชใข
๐ซ๐ท hypocondrie
๐ช๐ธ hipocondrรญa
๐น๐ท hipokondriya
๐ฐ๐ท ํํฌ์ฝ๋๋ฆฌ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุจููููุฏุฑูุง
๐จ๐ฟ hypochondrie
๐ธ๐ฐ hypochondria
๐จ๐ณ ็็ ็
๐ธ๐ฎ hipohondrija
๐ฎ๐ธ hypokondrรญa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะณะธะฟะพั ะพะฝะดัะธั
๐ฌ๐ช แฐแแแแฅแแแแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ hipokondriya
๐ฒ๐ฝ hipocondrรญa
Etymology
The term hypochondria originates from the Greek word 'hypochondriasis', which refers to the area below the rib cage (the hypochondriac region) where many believed physical ailments originated. The concept has evolved over the centuries, with earlier associations of hypochondria with melancholia and the idea of imbalances in bodily fluids. By the 19th century, hypochondria became recognized as a mental illness characterized by an overwhelming fear of being ill without any substantial medical evidence. Its classification has changed with the advent of modern psychology, as it is now often considered under the umbrella of anxiety disorders. This evolution reflects the growing understanding of the mind-body connection and the complexities of mental health.
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