10 Hypochondriasis Symptoms
4. Avoiding People
Many diseases are transmitted from person to person, and there will also often be pathogens on surfaces and even in the air that we breathe. Being around other people will increase the likelihood of any one person becoming ill. This can cause people with hypochondriasis to try and avoid being around other people as much as possible.
Patients will often try and avoid public transport and other places that are likely to be busy. They might even find it difficult to face going to work, and they are also likely to prefer staying in alone rather than socializing outside with other people.
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