Is it normal to be a hypochondriac?

For as long as I can remember, I have been a hypochondriac (I have anxiety about my health). My biggest fear is cancer. Anyone else have this problem? I feel like I am the only one.

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  • I'm a big hypochondriac too. If anything seems out of the ordinary with my body, I tend to get a little worried ^_^;

    Also, learn the facts about cancer and how it spreads and such. It might help you

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  • MissHypochondriac

    sounds familiar. *highfive*

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  • saddeningalien

    Same here.
    A few days ago, I had a pimple on my chest and squeezed it, causing a small bruise. I suddenly remembered a similar bruise I had on my chest from pimple, started to worry about "bruising easily", combed the whole internet from clues, and managed to convince myself I had leukemia. (With none of the risk factors or other symptoms) Exept I get pimples on my chest, face, neck, and shoulders all the time, this was only the second bruise, I squeezed it hard enough to nearky take the skin off, and the very next day it was fading like any bruise would.
    And stuff like this happends every other day.

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  • bigtoy

    If it were normal, it wouldn't be classified as a psychological disorder...

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  • Clairvoyance

    Listen to vanshoes. Don't worry about stupid shit. It's not normal.

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  • Well, that's why you can set up for regular checkups at your doctor. It's their job, I don't think they'll mind if you come in once a month or so to discuss a few concerns. :3

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  • Chuck Norris beat up cancer

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  • I don't exactly worry, but I think I read too much into it whenever I have some sort of symptoms. Its kind of not a good thing, because what if one day you actually have something bad & just dismiss it due to being a hypochondriac?! D:

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