Hypochondriacs suffer from a type of mental illness known as hypochondriasis (or hypochondria), which is now classified as either Somatic Symptoms Disorder or Illness Anxiety Disorder (IAD). This chronic anxiety-related disorder is mental and not physical, and it often presents similarly to obsessive-compulsive disorder.
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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder that can disrupt your life and involves repetitive thoughts that won’t subside. It frequently starts in childhood and can last a person’s entire life. It is estimated that around 2-percent of the U.S. population has the disorder. We look into the most common symptoms of OCD.
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You’ve probably been told at least once before that drinking water is important, but why is this? Let’s take a closer look at the importance of drinking a substantive amount of water each and every day.
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A nervous breakdown refers to when someone is temporarily unable to function in their daily lives due to “emotional or physical stress.” We’re taking a closer look at 13 things to know about so-called nervous breakdowns…
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Although the term “nervous breakdown” once referred to a variety of mental illnesses— like anxiety, depression, and acute stress disorder—medical professionals no longer use it. The average person may still refer to their symptoms by this name, so it’s important to discuss the 12 common signs.
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When diagnosis is possible, it typically occurs in late adolescence or adulthood, and has been found to affect males more than females. If you’re concerned that you or a loved one may have schizoid personality disorder, the following are the six most common symptoms to be mindful of.
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