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My Husband Is a Hypochondriac: He's Googled His Symptoms 14 Times Already

My Husband Is a Hypochondriac

He's Googled His Symptoms 14 Times Already

"Beth. I have a mole." "It's a mole." "A new one." (It was 6:45 a.m. and he was holding a flashlight.)

A friend let me read the "unofficial medical chart" she wrote about her husband, an extraordinary man who cooks, fixes the router and, whenever something hurts, asks himself "is it serious?" and "how long do I have?" With both…

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What you will discover

  • What health anxiety is (formerly called hypochondria) and why the fear and distress are real.
  • What "cyberchondria" is and why looking up symptoms online tends to increase anxiety.
  • The "health anxiety cycle": sensation, catastrophic thought, fear, checking and brief relief.
  • What helps with a professional: psychoeducation, cognitive behavioral therapy and learning to tolerate uncertainty.

What you get

  • Instant PDF download
  • Short read, funny and useful
  • Read on phone, tablet or computer

Also available in Spanish: Mi esposo es hipocondríaco: Ya buscó sus síntomas en Google 14 veces

These books are humor and general information and do not replace the opinion of a health professional.

Who it is for

Is this the book for you?

It is for you if you live with your husband and want to understand what is going on, know what to do and laugh a little along the way, no lectures. It also works as a gift for whoever shares a home with them.

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Who is “My Husband Is a Hypochondriac” for?

It is for you if you live with your husband and want to understand what is going on, know what to do and laugh a little along the way, no lectures. It also works as a gift for whoever shares a home with them.

How much is it and how do I get it?

US$2.49, one-time payment in the Payhip store. You get the PDF instantly and read it on phone, tablet or computer.

Is it a medical book?

These books are humor and general information and do not replace the opinion of a health professional.

Can I ask for a refund?

Yes. You have 14 days from the purchase. Write to us from the store's contact page and tell us briefly what you did not like or what we can improve. With that feedback we refund your money to the same payment method. We ask for it because it helps us improve the books.

Why get it?

Give it… or treat yourself

It is the friendliest way to say “I want to understand you” without a lecture: a short, funny ebook you can read in an afternoon. Read it to understand your husband better, or hand it to your husband with a smile and laugh together about what you both already know is happening.

A gift with humor for anyone who has looked up their symptoms fourteen times in one afternoon, or for whoever supports them. It does not replace medical advice.

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