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[Noel7]

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@justmyopinion wrote:

Hypochondria

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, published by the American Psychiatric Association, no longer includes hypochondriasis — also called hypochondria — as a diagnosis. Instead, people previously diagnosed with hypochondriasis may be classified as having one of these disorders:

• Illness anxiety disorder, especially if there are no physical symptoms or they're mild
• Somatic symptom disorder, especially if there are multiple or major physical symptoms

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@justmyopinion

Yes, thank you, that's what I've been saying on this line.  And that the recommended treatment is counseling and meds, usually anti-anxiety medication and possibly an anti-depressant.