Illness Anxiety Disorder

Illness Anxiety Disorder (Hypochondria, Hypochondriasis)

What is illness anxiety disorder? Illness anxiety disorder (IAD), previously known as hypochondriasis, is a psychological disorder characterized by an overwhelming worry of developing a severe medical condition despite the absence of symptoms. People with IAD often see specialists for symptoms they think are related to a medical issue, or they may mistakenly believe that…

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