[kekemi]

lately, i've been having this thing where i love to diagnose myself, and it almost feels like i have to. every single thought that i have that i think might be a symptom of a mental disorder, i research and get frustrated when i can't find the disorder; sometimes i even slip into a panic attack. it's not like i'm researching so that i can confirm that i don't have a disorder, it's like i want to have one. of course, i did some research on this, and i found out about Munchausen syndrome. i don't think i have that because i don't purposefully fake and/or exaggerate symptoms so i can get attention; at least i don't think i do. i just feel as if i need to put a label on every single slightly abnormal thought i have. it's like a mental hypochondria, except i want to have the disorder rather than reassure myself that i don't have one.

can anybody help me out with this?

[jelly-bean]

I think the only person who can help you with your issue is a professional. We can not diagnose you and without a diagnosis neither you nor we would have any idea how to possibly help you work it out. I suggest you see a therapist.

[Ripose]

I do the same thing for mental and physical disorders, mainly because I have felt sick for so many years and have never received any decent help from a doctor. I keep searching for answers because the doctors don't, if they don't know the answer they say "it is all in your head", no matter what the issue may be.

On the other hand I am tired of suffering and keep hoping that I have a terminal illness which will kill me in a short amount of time.

However some people are very afraid of dying or mental illness and think that any little symptom means they have an illness and will either end up insane or dead.

Also wanting to be sick could mean you are craving attention and part of you remembers from past experience that being seeks gets the attention you crave. This happens even if you are not aware of it.

So it is difficult to figure out what you are trying to achieve without a lot of introspection and/or professional help. But no matter what keep posting and some of us will try to help without just telling you need professional help. Being told you need a psychiatrist and nothing else can be quite a blow to people who need some guidance, so please don't believe we are all uncaring as the second post might lead you to believe.

[Thunder Bow]

Forget the Labels. Just go with how your feel. Labels are not real.

[healingme4me]

Then choosing labels, then leads to trying to mold identity into the label and negates the overall you.

If concern of any mental illness, better to seek a professional medical doctor.

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