Do you believe that if you worry enough about a pain then you can actually make yourself believe you have that pain? I know there have been times that I've done that to myself and I'm wondering if I'm not alone. Many years ago I worked for the American Cancer Society and met a lady who lost her leg to cancer. I swore that my leg hurt everyday after that and I convinced myself something was wrong with it.

I think it could be true. The mind can play tricks on you. I swear sometimes I've made my symptoms surface just by thinking about them.

In a word yes it can. I often think about feeling sick and sure enough soon I will do. If i talk myself round i can think of anything and feel the symptoms within an hour!

i would have to say yes because you know when you feel sick and starting a headache ,, well i find if you keep tinking about your headaches it will get worst so yes i believe that stress can cause pains and aches..

definately, ever since i was diagnosed with testicular cancer ive become a hypochondriac. Every little ache and pain is something life threatening. Most of my symptoms i have are related to anxiety also. My advice is if you feel you have an illness, see a doctor and DO NOT do research on the net. I have found that i find things wrong with me that are not really there all caused by my anxiety disorder.

I believe this is true ...your mind is very powerful

I think people underestimate the power of the mind, I dont know if you can move things with your mind or not but you can easily make yourself think your sick. I have pvc's and I know the more I think about them the more I have.

I think mind controls body for sure. I have panic and anxiety and when i concentrate on something i can make it happen. Like if i worry about a tumor ill get dialated pupils and that weird stuff.. It's very weird how that works.

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christina

Remember your mind is the most powerful thing you own.