Living with a person who doesn't stop worrying about his health for no reason is not easy. The hypochondriac constantly complains of imaginary diseases and from the slightest malaise is able to inflate a fatal disease. However, with proper handling of this vulnerable comrade, the inconvenience associated with living next to a hypochondriac can be minimized.
Diagnosis: hypochondriac
A real hypochondriac constantly thinks about incurable diseases and suspects many of them in himself, and it is completely unfounded. He loves to diagnose himself, so he loves to study medical reference books and encyclopedias, as well as sit on relevant sites. And everywhere he finds confirmation of his most terrible suspicions, because he immediately manifests the described symptoms.
Hypochondria can be caused by various causes. Someone is too suspicious and sensitive, from others in childhood, parents blew dust particles away, overly worried about the health of their baby, the third began to fear serious illnesses after having suffered one or more of them. The result is the same: what other people do not pay special attention to can cause real panic in a hypochondriac.
Get along with a hypochondriac
If you happen to live with a hypochondriac, first of all, consider the peculiarities of his nature. Be prepared for the fact that he will not only complain about his health to you, but even manipulate something with the help of his ailments or illnesses. But take your time to write him down as a hypocrite.
The hypochondriac needs your care and attention. He may be selfish, but not a deceiver. Sometimes his words and actions are unconscious, and contrived pain can be felt by him physically. Try to understand how difficult it is for him.
Do not try to convince him that he is not sick with logical arguments, it will not help.
Don't laugh at the hypochondriac or accuse him of pretense. This can lead to serious resentment and even a breakup in the relationship. Try to understand his anxiety. It is important for such a suspicious person to know that he is taken seriously, that his opinion is respected and his problems are given the right to life. Feeling lonely will only worsen his condition.
Offer attention to help. Listen to his complaints. Then ask if he told you everything, if he has any assumptions about a possible diagnosis, ask clarifying questions. Don't interrupt or argue with him. When the “patient” has fully expressed himself, try to calm him down.
If the hypochondriac is satisfied with your conversation and is not going to run to the doctor, try to distract him from disturbing thoughts. Change the subject, offer to watch a movie, or invite him to a cafe.
Find balance with your hypochondriac. It is important for you to give attention in a strictly metered manner, otherwise the demands of the imaginary patient will grow exponentially. Remember that you have your own life, in which there is a place for the sun and smiles.
You should not be sad with a hypochondriac.
Remember that sometimes you need to take the hypochondriac to the doctor. After all, not all of his suspicions and premonitions may be groundless. If you’re accustomed to complaining all the time, you may miss the serious symptoms of a nascent illness.
