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$10,000 and Counting: My Sister’s ‘Hypochondria’ is Ruining Her Life

Dr. Phil · Season 19 · Episode 157
Anna claims her younger sister Alexandra has been dealing with severe “hypochondria” since she was a child, and it’s ruining her life. Alexandra says she is $10,000 in medical debt because of constant trips to the E.R and hospital, and ambulance rides. Their cousin Nina says she believes the cause of Alexandra’s problems runs deeper than she thinks, and their friend Katie says she is worried Alexandra might never find happiness if she continues down the path she’s taking. Watch as Dr. Phil takes a look beneath the surface of Alexandra’s decade-long struggle.

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Season
19
Episode
157
Air Date
19/May/2021
Air Time
Runtime
45 min

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Anna claims her younger sister Alexandra has been dealing with severe “hypochondria” since she was a child, and it’s ruining her life. Alexandra says she is $10,000 in medical debt because of constant trips to the E.R and hospital, and ambulance rides. Their cousin Nina says she believes the cause of Alexandra’s problems runs deeper than she thinks, and their friend Katie says she is worried Alexandra might never find happiness if she continues down the path she’s taking. Watch as Dr. Phil takes a look beneath the surface of Alexandra’s decade-long struggle.

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