Wednesday, 10 September 2008

This is what happens.

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.
Cyberchondria is a colloquial term for hypochondria in individuals who have researched medical conditions on the Internet.
I am probably going to die within the next 24 hours because
1) my kidneys have a malfunction; or
2) I will fall into a diabetic coma; or
3) (most likely): both.
But at least I won't have to worry anymore about the appearance of black holes caused by particle accelerators (geez, and people ask me what my research is any good for?), the future of the German Socialist Party, what to wear for my prospective interview and whether or not my new hairstyle might interfere with looking serious at the interview.
Too bad though, I really would've liked to see the new Cohen Brother's movie.

1 comment:

domx said...

you should REALLY update this to reassure us all you are still alive! (and I know you are!)