Why Hypochondria Isn’t About Your Body (But About Your Story)

An illustration of a person in medical scrubs or psychologist in newport beach, looking distressed with a sweat drop on their forehead, holding a stethoscope to their chest. This visual represents the internal anxiety and stress associated with health anxiety and hypochondria, often felt by individuals preoccupied with their bodily symptoms.

Most of us have, at one point or another, found ourselves Googling a strange symptom and spiraling into worst-case scenarios. For those who struggle with health anxiety (sometimes called hypochondriasis), this cycle can feel relentless. But here’s the truth: health anxiety is rarely about the body alone. Psychodynamically, it is a window into deeper emotional […]