Originally Posted by
NervUs
Yes, I do.
IMO, hypochondria relates to a very active imagination and easiness empathizing with other people's situations, almost feeling what other people go through. It's not the only factor, but I think it is a big part. And, it's why these diseases are so scary...because you feel like you can predict exactly what you would go through and what it will feel like for yourself and the family left behind.
Instead of rabies, why don't you read about hypochondria and how what you are going through with this is text book? For me, knowing that my brain runs away with "stories" (like Girl dies of rabies, News at 10) is sometimes helpful in moving myself along.
I think we get mired in these stories because we are kind of bored, btw. Our brains need mental stimulation, but we aren't giving it enough of the right kind, so our brains seek out this garbage.
You don't have rabies...so...learn more about what you do have and really understand it's not about the rabies at all.