Also known as health anxiety. I do and let me just say, it is much, MUCH worse than depression. There is nothing you can do to escape it. Basically, what it is, you have a constant fear that something is wrong with you. (Headache? some terrible uncurable disease obviously) It's been about a year since it started, and it is not as bad as it used to be (it's not constant anymore, but sometimes it comes and lasts for about a week at a time). Does anyone else have this?

Sometimes,  but usually I snap out of it within minutes.

used to, now not at all.  was replaced by job worries and money worries.  glad its gone

In some ways it happens to me. Since I majored in psychology, I caught myself self diagnosing mental disorders that I definitely do not have.  Now that I’m done with my classes, it’s not as bad for me.

Now I worry more about my physical health. For example, I discovered that my body mass index is about 26, which means I’m slightly overweight. Now I am concerned that my physical tiredness, occasional snoring, and high blood pressure (obviously due to my anxiety issues) are all related to being just 10 pounds overweight.

At 6 feet tall and 195 pounds, I rationally know that I’m in good shape as long as I make healthy lifestyle choices.

In some ways it happens to me. Since I majored in psychology, I caught myself self diagnosing mental disorders that I definitely do not have.  Now that I’m done with my classes, it’s not as bad for me.

Now I worry more about my physical health. For example, I discovered that my body mass index is about 26, which means I’m slightly overweight. Now I am concerned that my physical tiredness, occasional snoring, and high blood pressure (obviously due to my anxiety issues) are all related to being just 10 pounds overweight.

At 6 feet tall and 195 pounds, I rationally know that I’m in good shape as long as I make healthy lifestyle choices.

BMI is a very arbitrary measurement and doesn't take into account body type. So if you have quite a bit of muscle it will put you in the overweight category.

BMI is a very arbitrary measurement and doesn't take into account body type. So if you have quite a bit of muscle it will put you in the overweight category.

I didn't think about it that way   I'm by no means a body builder, but I do have a good deal of muscle, and almost no fat anywhere besides my belly.  I've heard that belly fat is the first to disappear when dieting and exercising, so that's encouraging.  I have a swimmers' or runners' body type.  I'm tall and lean with long legs and wide shoulders. 

I just don't want to psyche myself out with avoiding unhealthy foods.  With my OCD/anxiety, I can see myself turning into a health nut and a chronic calorie counter    I believe everything in moderation is a good policy