Hypochondria?

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Anyone else suffer from Hypochondria?

Hypochondria, like depression, started for me when I was a teenager. Every little change, no matter how small, triggers "cancer fears". My one remaining vice, pipe smoking, triggers my Hypochondria on a regular basis despite the fact that I'm a light smoker, (no more than one bowl a day). I've gathered all the statistics that I can and "light smokers" are 1 to 3 bowls a day and have a relatively low risk, if they don't inhale, (which I don't).

Pipe smoking is almost like "exposure therapy" for me, a challenge to enjoy something without worrying.

My Hypochondria follows my depression cycle almost exactly.

I am not a hypochondriac, thankfully as my lifestyle is desperately unhealthy.... just out of interest Arashi, how do you manage to smoke without inhaling? (duncvis scratches head)

Dunc

Pipe smoking is like cigar smoking. You're just supposed to puff (or sip) the smoke.

Although some pipe and cigar smokers DO inhale. The smoke is much harsher than a cigarette, so I don't know how they do that. I used to smoke cigarettes when I was a kid, but on the rare occasions I've accidentally inhaled pipe smoke I've regretted it.

I all so am I hypochondriac. I think it has to with my obsesive personality. I think I'm going die of a heart attack. My doctor say I'm healthy. I try to eat well,I have low coloresteral,don't do drugs, and exercise.