Multidimensional Inventory of Hypochondriacal Traits – MIHT

Others do not seem sympathetic to my health problems.

I wish others took my health complaints more seriously.

I get upset about the way others respond to my illness.

Sometimes others do not seem very concerned about my health complaints.

The more I talk about my health problems the less others seem to listen.

Few people seem to take my health concerns as seriously as I do.

People seem unconvinced my symptoms are signs of illness.

I turn to others for support when I do not feel well.

I like to be reassured when I feel sick.

If my symptoms worry me, I appreciate sympathy from others.

When I am hurt or ill, I like to have someone help me.

When I feel physical pain, I let others know.

It is important that others care about my health complaints.

When I was ill as a child, I liked to have my parents fuss over me.

Telling people about my health problems makes me feel better.

I am aware of my body position.

I am usually aware of how I feel physically.

I am aware of physical sensation.

Even when I listen to a lecture or talk, I am alert to how my body feels.

I notice how clothes feel against my body.

When lying in bed at night, I am often aware of my body.

Generally, I am sensitive to changes in my body.

I keep close track of what is happening to me physically.

I am aware of how my body feels after a big meal.

I worry a lot about my health.

When I experience pain, I fear I may be ill.

Reading articles about disease makes me worry about my health.

If I notice a skin blemish I worry it might lead to something serious.

I am concerned with the possibility of being diagnosed with a serious disease.

I worry about the physical problems of getting older.

I try to avoid things that make me think of illness or death.