Posted by Miss Honeychurch on February 9, 2005, at 8:31:30
In reply to Saw Diagnosis, Developed Symptoms? :( (very long), posted by 10derHeart on February 8, 2005, at 18:15:31
The power of suggestion is very STRONg with me! I can totally see how this would happen to you. AS a recovering hypochondriac, I absolutely MUST stay away from internet health sites. If I start "symptom surfing," I will soon develop symtoms for all sorts of rare diseases.
At the height of my hypochondria a few years ago, I would read about MS and find new symptoms every day - tingling, speech problems, balance problems. As soon as I read about these symptoms I almost immediately developed them, like within several hours!
SO I think what is happening to you is pretty normal (at least from my standpoint). It's interesting, I as well found out last week for the first time what my diagnosis was when I started therapy - Major Depressive Disorder. This shocked me, really. ANd interestingly enough, since I found this out, my depressive symptoms seem to be flaring up - lack of appetite, weepy, irritability.
It's wierd how we react to labels. Would we be reacting this way if we never knew we had Major Depressive Disorder???
poster:Miss Honeychurch
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