I’ve just read this article and this is so similar to what I’m going through with my 15 year old son, Hypochondria, stubborn and intelligent but so difficult to help. He has struggled with Anxiety for many years, he is under a psychotherapist recently, who is really good and helps initially. As a mother what ever advice or help and reassurance I try to give it’s never enough and it’s so exasperating constantly reassuring him that he hasn’t got all these underlying health issues he believes he has. Unfortunately his health Anxiety has caused him to completely close himself off, Friends, education and coping skills have all taken a back seat and it’s heartbreaking to see. How is your son now? What help have you had and gas medication helped? ... View more