Confessions of a Hypochondriac: "I suffer greatly from illnesses I do not have. And I am not alone in this. Frederick the Great, Charlie Chaplin, Woody Allen - especially my fellow men are affected. It is usually the women who have to endure our hypochondriacal traits. This book addresses the widespread fears of being ill in their various forms and explores a phenomenon that has largely been underestimated in its impact on relationships - particularly its ability to quickly and decisively push them to their limits." A gently ironic guide for women with a highly sensitive partner.