¿Y si tengo algo grave? : Hipocondría: guía práctica para recuperar la calma

Living with the conviction that you have a serious, undiagnosed illness can become a paralyzing obsession. Every bodily sensation is interpreted as a threat. Every medical test that rules out a problem brings brief relief, followed by renewed doubt. And worry ends up dominating your life. Hypochondria —or health anxiety— is a complex psychological disorder that generates profound suffering, not only for the person experiencing it but also for those around them. But it is treatable. In this book, clinical psychologist Carmen Pastor, with over thirty years of experience, offers a way to identify and treat the problem using cognitive-behavioral therapy. A clear guide to identifying hypochondria and learning to cope with it through an intervention program based on her daily practice. With accessible explanations, clinical examples, and visual aids that facilitate understanding, What If I Have Something Serious? is a real support for those in treatment, those still unsure whether they need help, and family members seeking to understand and support without fueling the problem.