hypochondria theme

Someone exhibits an abnormal anxiety about the state of their own health.

14 total · 1 choice · 3 major · 10 minor

StoryLevelMotivation
rbt1985e2x02 choice The story turns on Bert Harris, a hypochondriac, growing increasingly worried that something might be seriously wrong with his entire skeleton.
movie: Innerspace (1987) major Jack was a panicky hypochondriac whose condition was aggravated by the presence of a microscopic sized man inside his body.
tng6x02 major Barclay :: Barclay
tz2002e1x34 major The story follows the textbook hypochondriac Harry Radditch as he experiences strange and alarming symptoms.
ahp6x36 minor The subtext was that nothing was really wrong with Elise when the Dr. Maxwell said some exercise would do her good.
ds95x12 minor Odo complained to Julian of having Alvanian spine mites but it turned out to be a pinched nerve
movie: KPAX (2001) minor The surgical mask and rubber glove wearing mental patient Ernie was a stereotypical hypochondriac.
movie: White Dwarf (1995) minor Guv'ner Twist had a reputation for being a panicky hypochondriac.
talesoftheunexpected5x18 minor Max accused Andy of being a hypochondriac during a radiological examination.
tng7x19 minor Barclay :: Barclay