Scholarly Parents

A mental illness, or officially hypochondria or fear of illness, is a mental disorder in which the sufferer thinks or fears unreasonably that he or she is suffering from a serious illness. Hypocritical parents often project their own fears on their children.

Every parent wants only the best for their child, and it is common for parents to worry more about their child’s well-being than their own. When something is wrong with a child’s health, the parent will not give up until the cause of the problem is determined. Unfortunately, a parent’s normal concern can in some cases turn into excessive fear and lead to misperceptions about the child’s health. In addition to misdiagnosis, this can lead to extreme feelings of anxiety and anxiety.

Characteristics of parents of hypocritical patients

The most common common denominator for almost all hypocritical parents is an extremely pessimistic perspective that makes them always imagine and expect the worst. Negative thoughts drive hypocritical parents to desperate actions. The first and worst thing parents can do is look for information on the internet. While a lot of useful information can be found online, hypocritical parents only see the worst or the things they want among the information. Diagnosing a potential health problem in a child should always be left to a medical professional who is trained to consider many factors when making a diagnosis.

Many hypocritical parents also develop severe anxiety, which in the worst case also affects the child if he or she is rooted in the same fears that his or her parents suffer from. Every parent needs to be careful about the words and phrases they use, and this is especially important for a hypocritical parent.

Hypocritical parents are also in a constant state of alert ready to face any possible situation. This is the case, for example, when your own child has been exposed to a sick child. While precautions should be taken in such circumstances, excessive fear is not good.

Other typical behaviors of hypocritical parents include:

• Constant monitoring of the child’s body temperature, especially in a situation where the child has noticed even the slightest symptom of the disease.
• Repeated and continuous questioning of the child’s well-being.
• Excessive protection of the child, for example in cold weather or when the child recovers from the disease.
• The need to call a doctor when a child has even the slightest symptom suggestive of the disease. Even if the doctor finds that the child is okay, the parent might imagine otherwise.

How can schizophrenia be alleviated?

The most important recommendation for a hypocritical parent is to stay calm. The inability of a parent to be calm themselves can cause fear and worry for the child. The parent is the child’s most important role model that the child observes and learns from. The fact that a parent constantly shows their worries, fears, and even panic teaches the child to lose control in similar situations.

It is good that the parent is sensitive to noticing the child’s symptoms, but they should not be bloated in the mind. Of course, it is important to take a child to a doctor if he or she has clear symptoms of the disease. However, it is not advisable for the clinic to keep the completed diagnosis in mind, but to let the doctor do his or her job. Every parent must trust the medical professional and follow his or her instructions.

It is good for parents to remember that the best way to treat diseases is to prevent them. This means taking care of the child’s vaccinations, attending health check-ups at the clinic and school, favoring a healthy diet and incorporating physical activity into everyday life. Prevention of diseases does not in any case mean self-medication of the child, but the use of medicines must always be authorized and instructed by a doctor.

If a parent is unable to deal independently with their fears about a child’s serious injury or illness, it is a good idea for him or her to seek professional help. Psychologists and psychiatrists are trained to deal with these types of problems. At the same time, seeking help for oneself is also about taking care of the child and showing a deep love and dedication to the child.