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Recognising Hypochondria: A guide to self-diagnosis and understanding the symptoms
In a world where health awareness is increasingly taking centre stage, many people struggle with the constant worry of suffering from a serious illness. But how do you recognise whether these are real symptoms or an exaggerated fear of illness?
‘Recognising A Guide to Self-Diagnosis and Understanding Symptoms’ provides a comprehensive and in-depth introduction to the phenomenon of hypochondria. This book is aimed at people who are frequently concerned about their health and are unsure whether their fears are justified or exaggerated. It offers valuable insights into the psychological mechanisms underlying this disorder and helps people to better understand and categorise their own symptoms.
With scientifically based information, practical self-tests and case studies, this book helps the reader to recognise the signs of hypochondria and understand the differences to real health problems. It also provides strategies for coping with anxiety and promoting personal wellbeing.
This book is an essential guide for anyone who wants to learn to better understand their health anxieties and gain a sound appreciation of their own situation. A valuable tool to take the first step towards a calmer, healthier life.
‘Recognising A Guide to Self-Diagnosis and Understanding Symptoms’ provides a comprehensive and in-depth introduction to the phenomenon of hypochondria. This book is aimed at people who are frequently concerned about their health and are unsure whether their fears are justified or exaggerated. It offers valuable insights into the psychological mechanisms underlying this disorder and helps people to better understand and categorise their own symptoms.
With scientifically based information, practical self-tests and case studies, this book helps the reader to recognise the signs of hypochondria and understand the differences to real health problems. It also provides strategies for coping with anxiety and promoting personal wellbeing.
This book is an essential guide for anyone who wants to learn to better understand their health anxieties and gain a sound appreciation of their own situation. A valuable tool to take the first step towards a calmer, healthier life.
92 pages, Paperback
Published August 22, 2024
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Sarah Rose
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Sarah Rose is a journalist and author of D-Day Girls: The Spies Who Armed the Resistance, Sabotaged the Nazis and Helped Win World War II, and the critically acclaimed For All the Tea in China: How England Stole the World’s Favorite Drink and Changed History.
She was a news columnist at the Wall Street Journal, and her features have appeared in Outside, Departures, The New York Post, Travel + Leisure, Bon Appetit, The Saturday Evening Post, and Men’s Journal.
Sarah is a graduate of Harvard College and the University of Chicago.
Sarah Rose is a journalist and author of D-Day Girls: The Spies Who Armed the Resistance, Sabotaged the Nazis and Helped Win World War II, and the critically acclaimed For All the Tea in China: How England Stole the World’s Favorite Drink and Changed History.
She was a news columnist at the Wall Street Journal, and her features have appeared in Outside, Departures, The New York Post, Travel + Leisure, Bon Appetit, The Saturday Evening Post, and Men’s Journal.
Sarah is a graduate of Harvard College and the University of Chicago.
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