LadyWench
Well-known member
SELF-TEST FOR HYPOCHONDRIA
I suffer from major hypochondria. I was wondering if anyone else here does? I'm not sure how accurate this test is. Especially since you can just calculate the answer on your own. But I thought it was interesting and I'd like to see other people's results. Thanks.
"The Whitely Index score is found by summing the responses to each question. The higher the score the more hypochondriacal you are likely to be. There is no set cutoff score, but healthy people without health anxiety generally have a score of 21 +/- 7 (14 to 28). Patients with hypochondria are found to have a score of 44 +/- 11 (32 to 55). These numbers are merely indications to help you find out if you have hypochondria. If your score is high we suggest you talk to your doctor about it - may be he can advice you where to find help."
I scored a 66. :|
I suffer from major hypochondria. I was wondering if anyone else here does? I'm not sure how accurate this test is. Especially since you can just calculate the answer on your own. But I thought it was interesting and I'd like to see other people's results. Thanks.
"The Whitely Index score is found by summing the responses to each question. The higher the score the more hypochondriacal you are likely to be. There is no set cutoff score, but healthy people without health anxiety generally have a score of 21 +/- 7 (14 to 28). Patients with hypochondria are found to have a score of 44 +/- 11 (32 to 55). These numbers are merely indications to help you find out if you have hypochondria. If your score is high we suggest you talk to your doctor about it - may be he can advice you where to find help."
I scored a 66. :|