IAD experience
What is an example of illness anxiety disorder ?
You might assume you're stressed or dehydrated if you get a headache
What's not to say to a hypochondriac ?
It's all in your head, Don't worry about it, You're fine
Can health anxiety cause fake symptoms ?
Anxiety itself can cause symptoms like headaches or a racing heartbeat
What is a person living with illness anxiety disorder
fear that they have a serious medical condition or that they're at high risks of becoming ill
What is the best treatment for illness anxiety disorder ?
Psychotherapy is the first line treatment
What triggers illness anxiety
Extreme stress
What is a experience with illness anxiety disorder
A high level of anxiety about their health and they are alarmed by their health status
How to calm illness anxiety ?
Work with your provider, Practice stress management, physical activities
What causes hypochondria ?
Family history of anxiety disorder
What is the difference between health anxiety and illness anxiety disorder ?
Excessively that you are or may become seriously ill
What is a person living with illness anxiety disorder ?
Fear that they have a serious medical condition or that they're at high risk of becoming ill
What is not a symptom of IAD ?
physical symptoms
Which behaviors indicates a patient is experiencing illness anxiety ?
Health- related checking, avoidance of situation or people due to fear of illness, and constant online research about diseases
What causes a person to be a hypochondriac ?
Family history of anxiety disorders
What does IAD people commonly go to
The doctor