Overview

Hypochondriasis (or hypochondria, sometimes referred to as health phobia) refers to an excessive preoccupation or worry about having a serious illness. Often, hypochondria persists even after a physician has evaluated a person and reassured him/her that his/her concerns about symptoms do not have an underlying medical basis or, if there is a medical illness, the concerns are far in excess of what is appropriate for the level of disease. Many people suffering from this disorder focus on a particular symptom as the catalyst of their worrying, such as gastro-intestinal problems, palpitations, or muscle fatigue.

Hypochondria is often characterized by fears that minor bodily symptoms may indicate a serious illness, constant self-examination and self-diagnosis, and a preoccupation with one's body. Many individuals with hypochondriasis express doubt and disbelief in the doctors' diagnosis, and report that doctors’ reassurance about an absence of a serious medical condition is unconvincing, or un-lasting. Many hypochondriacs require constant reassurance, either from doctors, family, or friends, and the disorder can become a disabling torment for the individual with hypochondriasis, as well as his or her family and friends. Some hypochondriacal individuals are completely avoidant of any reminder of illness, whereas others are frequent visitors of doctors’ offices. Other hypochondriacs will never speak about their terror, convinced that their fear of having a serious illness will not be taken seriously by those in whom they confide.

Subtle Hypochondria - Don't Be Overwhelmed By Your Newfound Knowledge

Posted by glos Monday, May 18, 2009 at 12:08 AM

Upon being introduced to the ancient and beautiful chakra system, many people immediately react with the negative assumption that their entire subtle energy field needs to be healed, balanced, or cleaned. Don't fall prey to this neurotic thinking.

Consider this: many amazingly productive and happy people live their entire lives without ever hearing the word "chakra". So just because you have learned about this incredible part of human nature, don't fall off the deep end and immediately assume you need to worry about cleaning and balancing your chakra system.

Unless you were suffering from severe physical or emotional problems before your discovery of these seven centers along your spine, odds are you are not suffering from any major imbalances or blockages. You should relax and enjoy the learning process, not worrying about problems unless you actually find some.

For the majority of people, practicing basic chakra meditations and energy channeling will lead to some pretty amazing enhancements in personal health. And many people with severe problems have found relief and healing by tapping into the chakra system.

Don't allow negative thinking to diminish what should be a joyous experience. Be thankful that you have found, or been shown, this amazing system of energy centers that can lead you to a more fulfilled existence.

As you deal with normal physical, mental, and emotional challenges in your life, you will be able to readily move above and beyond potential problems using the sacred knowledge of subtle energy channeling. But it just doesn't make sense to create problems where none exist by assuming your chakra system is out of balance.

In fact negative visualization can actually cause a blockage or imbalance where none previously existed. Your subtle energy systems are even more sensitive to the power of thought than your physical body, so it's best to think and visualize positively.

You're bound to encounter your fair share of problems in this life. So give yourself a break by not creating new ones through sheer neurosis.



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Tim Whiston believes the ancient wisdom of the chakra system can have a huge, positive impact on the lives of everyone who opens their mind to the possibilities. To learn more about chakra meditations and other subtle energy facts be sure to visit his chakra treatments site.


Added: May 18, 2009
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