[pricehaylein]

I think I may have Munchausens syndrome. I always start with symptoms i am experiencing with tests coming back negative. And slowly I exaggerate my symptoms for attention. I am always seeking attention. I think it stems from childhood neglect. But it is very stressful for me. I am always obsessed with some kind of illness and thinking I have it and lying about having the symptoms. I am worried I will do something that will hurt myself or someone else. What should i do

[possum220]

Talking to a Therapist may help you to work through this issue.

[sarahsweets]

Hey @pricehaylein
There are two things that come to mind:

A hypochondriac is someone who lives with the fear that they have a serious, but undiagnosed medical condition, even though diagnostic tests show there is nothing wrong with them. Hypochondriacs experience extreme anxiety from the bodily responses most people take for granted

Factitious Disorder Imposed on Self (Munchausen Syndrome)
Factitious disorder imposed on self, formerly Munchausen syndrome, is a type of mental illness in which a person repeatedly acts as if he or she has a physical or mental disorder when, in truth, he or she has caused the symptoms. Munchausen syndrome is a mental illness associated with severe emotional difficulties.

Originally Posted by pricehaylein

I think I may have Munchausens syndrome. I always start with symptoms i am experiencing with tests coming back negative. And slowly I exaggerate my symptoms for attention. I am always seeking attention. I think it stems from childhood neglect. But it is very stressful for me. I am always obsessed with some kind of illness and thinking I have it and lying about having the symptoms. I am worried I will do something that will hurt myself or someone else. What should i do

Which one of these do you think applies to you?