illness anxiety disorder
Illness anxiety disorder, also known as hypochondriasis, is a mental health condition characterized by excessive worry and fear of having a serious medical illness. Individuals with this disorder constantly experience distressing thoughts about their health, often misinterpreting normal bodily sensations as signs of severe sickness, which significantly impacts their daily life and functioning.
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