What to do if the elderly are suspicious, what to do if the elderly often have hypochondria

In addition to caring about their children, the most important thing for the elderly is to care about their own health. And some elderly people who are overly concerned about their health problems sometimes like to suspect that they have this disease, or that disease, so they are frightened.

The elderly are a group with a high incidence of hypochondriasis, and they are also the more complex objects of hypochondriasis**. So what are the key points that need to be paid attention to in hypochondriasis in the elderly? Here's a specific explanation for you.

Psychologists believe that although the pain of hypochondriasis occurs in old age, through psychological counseling, the recollection of the patient's past often involves the patient's childhood experience, and these early experiences often constitute the root cause of hypochondriasis.

Therefore, the elderly should recall more of the happy past events, reminisce about the happy experience at that time, and imagine a better life in the future, and do not let the pain and misfortune of the past shroud and cover up themselves. Correcting the defects of one's own personality and maintaining an optimistic, cheerful and confident attitude is conducive to the elderly to overcome hypochondriasis.

On the other hand, in the process of hypochondriasis, the patient should establish a relationship of mutual trust with the patient, help the patient find the root cause of the disease, relieve or reduce the mental burden of the patient, and at the same time avoid the adverse effects of the medical process as much as possible.

Because the condition of elderly patients with hypochondriasis is often more stubborn, the effect of psychological ** alone may not be obvious. In order to help the elderly get rid of mental pain as soon as possible, in addition to psychological **, it can also be supplemented with drugs ** to stabilize the condition, commonly used drugs are antidepressants and anxiolytics, but the dosage should not be too large, and the time should not be too long.

Geriatric Aschiochondria: Attention.

Chongqing Cuncaoxin Psychological Counseling explains that everyone has doubts, but ordinary people will eliminate their doubts and relieve their anxiety after their suspicions are verified. And people with "hypochondria" psychology, they want to seek verification, but they are afraid to seek verification; Wanting to believe in the result, but doubting the result, this infinite conflict and infinite contradiction entangled in his heart, and eventually caused anxiety and pain.

First of all, a comprehensive examination can be done in the hospital for people with hypochondriasis, and the person can be informed in detail that there are no somatic lesions according to the results of the examination.

Second, divert attention People with hypochondriacal psychology tend to be cautious, suspicious, stubborn, sensitive, and so on. When encountering things, I like to think about the pessimistic and negative aspects. Family and friends can spend more time with them and take their attention away from their bodies and their illness.

Third, you can go to a professional psychological counseling center and ask for help from a psychological counseling expert teacher. Through professional and effective methods to help the client, timely reduce the client's anxiety, through continuous counseling to help the client gradually get out of the nightmare of hypochondria.

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What is hypochondriasis in the elderly? Many elderly people become suspicious when they reach a certain age, so how to deal with paranophilia in the elderly is something we should learn.

Hypochondriasis is a common psychological phenomenon in the elderly, who are sensitive, suspicious, suggestible, withdrawn, introverted, and lack interest in the things around them. They are usually overly concerned about their physical condition and are particularly alert to changes in their bodies, so that any small movements in their body functions, such as rapid heartbeat, diarrhea, urgency, etc., will attract their high attention.

Elderly people with hypochondriasis will unconsciously exaggerate or misinterpret symptoms, take small changes as evidence of serious illness, and repeatedly seek medical attention, eager to make a clear diagnosis through examination, and ask for **. They also often refuse to trust the doctor's explanations and test results, and are extremely disappointed that the test results do not find anything abnormal.

Elderly people with hypochondriasis tend to have a tense family environment and lack of social activities.

For such susceptible populations, it is recommended:

The first is to broaden the scope of activities.

Communicate and chat with others, participate in morning exercises, chess and cards, and cultural and sports activities to distract yourself, so as to reduce your suspicion and worry.

The second is to get family support.

Family members are always around, which can give the elderly confidence and care, so that they can maintain a happy, relaxed and safe mood, which is very good for them to create a sense of security.

The third is to seek psychological support.

Senile hypochondriasis is a type of neurosis, and psychological support is mainly relied upon to eliminate hypochondriasis.

The elderly should recall more of the good past and recall their happy moments. You should have a good vision for your future life, not worry too much. All pain and unhappiness should be left behind, and we should feel the warmth brought by the family now, and enjoy the happy life.

Adjusting your mindset in this way is very helpful in alleviating your hypochondria.

Ways to prevent hypochondriacal delusions in old age

As children, they should pay sufficient attention to the physical and mental health of the elderly. Once the elderly are found to be abnormal, they should be taken to the hospital for medical treatment in time to avoid psychological problems caused by physical diseases that are not effective. At the same time, it can also detect the emotional abnormalities of the elderly as soon as possible and intervene in the psychological problems of the elderly as soon as possible.

Attention should be paid to enriching the lives of the elderly. Don't let the elderly think that they are useless when they are old, but help them build confidence and deal with old age positively. Cultivate some hobbies that are beneficial to the body and mind, cultivate sentiment and at the same time divert the elderly from excessive attention to physical health, and avoid the formation of hypochondriacal delusions.

The delusion of hypochondriasis in the elderly is a problem that cannot be ignored, and its occurrence poses a serious threat to the physical and mental health of the elderly. Therefore, we should pay attention to the physical and mental health of the elderly and give them adequate care and love. If the elderly are found to have a tendency to mental illness such as hypochondriasis, they should be helped to seek medical treatment in a timely manner.

If you want to effectively prevent geriatric hypochondriasis and delusional disorder, then you must pay attention to these methods introduced above, especially as children, to give more care to the elderly, because many elderly people have some mental health problems, and lack of companionship, lack of children's attention, is also related.

Modern psychological research has shown that hypernobia is a mental illness and a paranoid character defect. Sociologists and ethicists have found that rapid social and economic development makes women and the elderly, who are often mentally and economically disadvantaged, susceptible to paranoia.

The most important thing is to look at people, things, and oneself from a realistic point of view. In case of trouble, it is necessary to investigate, based on objective materials, and avoid cranky thinking and subjective assumptions. Specific and effective methods include suggestion**, reassurance**, and behavioral guidance**, etc., which can eliminate the patient's pathological psychology and thus obtain positive results.