Are hypochondria and hysteria the same?
Nov 14, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Introduction
In general, "yizheng" and "yikezheng" refer to the same mental disorder, namely dissociative disorder. If symptoms are suspected, timely consultation with a psychiatrist is recommended to avoid self-diagnosis and delayed intervention. Psychological counseling should be emphasized during treatment to help patients alleviate psychological conflicts. Family members and friends should offer understanding and avoid verbal provocation or excessive attention to symptoms, thereby reducing adverse psychological suggestions.
In general, "yizheng" and "yikezheng" refer to the same mental disorder—dissociative disorder. A detailed explanation is as follows:
"Yikezheng" is the standardized medical term, while "yizheng" is a colloquial or non-professional term commonly used in lay contexts. Due to phonetic similarity and misunderstandings about the condition, the latter has gradually become widespread. This disorder is typically triggered by psychosocial factors and manifests as abnormalities in sensation, motor function, or consciousness. Symptoms lack an identifiable organic basis and are associated with individual traits such as high suggestibility and emotional instability.
If symptoms resembling this condition appear, individuals should promptly seek evaluation from a psychiatrist to avoid delays in intervention due to self-diagnosis. Treatment should emphasize psychological counseling to help patients resolve inner psychological conflicts. Family members and friends should offer understanding and support, avoiding verbal provocation or excessive focus on symptoms, thereby reducing negative psychological suggestions. Patients themselves can regulate emotions and enhance psychological resilience by developing hobbies, maintaining regular daily routines, and other methods, thus lowering the risk of recurrence.
