Lev Novak

Hypochondria, defined as abnormal, often obsessive anxiety about one's health, can be an isolating experience.

Confessions of a hypochondriac

June 9, 2018 at 2:08 a.m.

Like many of her illnesses, 24-year-old Katie diagnosed this one herself. "I struggled with hypochondria for as long as I can remember," said Katie, a marketing manager in New York....

Hypochondria, defined as abnormal, often obsessive anxiety about one's health, can be an isolating experience. By definition, it's an illogical state of mind, one that can confuse and shame sufferers. Caught between what seems deadly and what most often isn't, they can remain scared and isolated.

Confessions of a hypochondriac

June 8, 2018 at 11:54 p.m.

Like many of her illnesses, 24-year-old Katie diagnosed this one herself. "I struggled with hypochondria for as long as I can remember," said Katie, a marketing manager in New York....

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