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Saturday, June 21, 2008 12:00 AM

Sick in the head

I've diagnosed myself with heart attacks, blood poisoning, meningitis and multiple sclerosis. Turns out, what I had was hypochondria.
By Jennifer Traig

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  • Friday, June 20, 2008 07:09 PM

    worry warts

    My reaction to people who are not happy unless they have something to worry about, including their health, is to give them something to worry about. "Are you OK?" "Do you feel all right?" "Where did that come from?" "Has anyone looked at that?" "How long have you had that?" When they're through talking with me, they have at least one or two more reasons to be anxious, and I know I've made them happy. It's the least I can do.

    The greatest gift the gods ever gave mortals is a good disposition.

    —Farmer John Read Farmer John's other letters

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