Despite the fact that medicine has made great strides in recent decades, there are still diseases that doctors cannot cure. It is quite natural to be afraid of getting sick with one of them, but when such fear becomes obsessive and very strong, it badly affects the person's behavior and health.
Ways to combat phobia
It is very important that a person suffering from hypochondria, that is, an obsessive fear of getting sick, is aware of the harm that such a phobia causes. First of all, the hypochondriac himself faces problems. He begins to be tormented by vain fears, worsening the state of his nervous system and bringing himself to serious stress. This, of course, can be bad for your health. Also, close people suffer, who often have to listen to complaints and endure prolonged depression and regular nervous breakdowns.
If the disease progresses, the hypochondriac begins to prescribe medications to himself, uses all medications in a row and seriously undermines his health. A person must understand what this threatens.
If you are faced with such a problem, you need not only to understand that it is important to get rid of it, but also to choose the appropriate options for the fight. Start keeping an eye on what you read and what programs you watch. Discard all magazines, books, TV shows, films, TV series, forums, sites, the main theme of which is medicine. Try to find a hobby that is far from such questions.
When faced with attacks of fear, try to distract yourself. Go to the theater, walk with friends more often, do yoga or a light, enjoyable sport, walk, have fun.
How to get rid of the fear of incurable diseases
Hypochondriacs are not only afraid of getting sick, but also start looking for symptoms of cancer, AIDS, etc. If you catch yourself doing this, immediately "interrupt" him and start looking for signs of health. Get tested to know that you are not sick with an incurable disease, and at the first symptoms of an increase in fear, remind yourself of this.
Use health-based affirmations. You can repeat the phrases: “I am healthy”, “My body is strong and strong”, “I feel very good”, “I have high immunity”.
If you find that you cannot solve the problem on your own, do not worry or worry about it. Seek help from an experienced doctor - a good specialist will certainly suggest ways to solve your particular problem and prescribe an individual course of treatment.
Fully adopt a healthy lifestyle and remind yourself that you are leading one as soon as the phobia comes back. Give up smoking and alcohol, watch your diet, provide your body with light physical activity.
