Jill is constantly worried that she will get sick.Although she feels fine now and believes that she is healthy, she still worries endlessly about developing a serious illness.What would Jill most likely be diagnosed with?

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Jill's constant worry about developing a serious illness despite feeling fine is a hallmark symptom of illness anxiety disorder (formerly known as hypochondriasis). Somatic symptom disorder refers to excessive focus and fear of physical symptoms, while body dysmorphic disorder involves being preoccupied with perceived flaws in one's appearance. Illness phobia is not a recognized diagnosis in the DSM-5.

Jill Is Constantly Worried That She Will Get Sick