My BEST advice as a health anxiety therapist

Going insane with health anxiety and it brought me here. I wish to feel normal.

Anyone else also too scared to actually go to the doctors? Because your soo convinced they’re finally going to tell you your dying or there is something serious .. but I seek assurance everywhere else . My poor partner , has to deal with it on a daily basis

It’s just so scary and so draining because you feel like if you don’t do anything you’ll lose your life and if you find out you have something and chose to ignore it because you thought it was anxiety that you’ll forever be angry towards yourself. It’s a constant struggle man.

'Addicted to problem solving'. She had me instantly.

"addicted to problem-solving". this explains so much when trying to understand my adult child with health anxiety.

what hurts the most is that somewhere inside me knows i’m ok. because i am ok. there’s always something else that i think and then that fear goes away and another one comes. i start thinking about the worst scenarios, like what if i have some deadly thing. yk, im just not gonna say it. i know that im physically ok, but mentally im broken. i’m trying to fix this anxiety, its so exhausting.

This video made me cry 😭 I’m in the trenches with health anxiety right now. Thanks. This helps.

it feels like it never is the right moment to start putting an end to the worry because i always tell myself that though i was wrong concerning all my previous fears, this time i am right and it feels real, and ignoring it will cause regret in the future

My jaw dropped and I teared up when you talked about your neurological symptoms because I have literally been struggling with the same exact symptoms since January. I had no idea anxiety could manifest symptoms like this. I literally was tested for MS, had an MRI, thinking it was my endometriosis, I had no idea what was happening. But the Health Anxiety is such a struggle for me for the last 8 years now and I RARELY hear it talked about seriously and you do it with such hope and compassion. You have no idea how grateful I am for this video and a glimpse of your story.

It started off so small and I have no idea how it’s spiraled this far. I just want to not be constantly worried for my health anymore, it literally just feels so miserable. The major problem is the fact that I don’t even realize it’s my anxiety, and I have no way of telling myself that it’s just my anxiety kicking in. Thank you for this video though, it genuinely helps to know I’m not the only person who’s dealt with this kind of thing.

Im now age 34, iv'e had health related anxiety since 16 which lead to OCD as my method to cope (repeatedly flicking light switches, walking out of doorways twice etc) anything to prevent the idea that me or my family would become ill. I've had no therapy until recently, as its been getting worse now me and my partner are older. I now constantly problem solve symtoms, visit specialists, and wake up analysing risks of illness (I feel like I might as well have been a doctor!) it's consuming and the fear dulls the happiness of everything else in my life (I feel like what's the point in anything and planning for the future when everything could be taken away at any moment?) I know the answer is becoming okay with uncertainty, I wish there was a magic button to switch to that mindset. Just sharing incase anyone else is in the same position, your not alone. One relief I find is that we are all in this life together and facing similar risks, talk about it with your friends or seek professional help. You'll find everyone is dealing with these thoughts, some people just deal with it better, speak to those people and try to adopt their mindset. All the best. Let me know if you find that magic button!

I got health anxiety when Covid come. Then my father passed away because of damn disease, seeing him die alone without no one can see his last moment broke me so much. Even we can't touch his dead body. Up till today i almost come to tears if i imagine he deathbed was alone without his beloved familiy. That experience make me realize the reality of dead, you can accompany your beloved one but just into a certain degree. Next July will be the 3rd year of his passed away. And also 3 year I battling with hyopocondria. For you all, I hope we all can escape from this cycle. And live that long, happily and healthy. Hug from me.

I have just recently realized that I have health anxiety. I always thought that my research was my way “having control.” Now I know that it has the opposite effect. Your analogy of standing on a broken leg is brilliant. I am working on mindfulness of my body sensations, and to NOT fall back into the obsessive behavior…no health tracking devices, no google. I am only 48 hours into the process, and I already feel better.

The worst part is that I know you're probably right. There's nothing serious going on with me. Everything is under control, except me. But I just cannot stop. Not even with help. Like you said in another video, I feel like I'm dying everyday and that the end is near. I just want to stop feeling like this and move on with my life, but I'm so afraid...

I never thought anyone could relate to me and how severe my health anxiety is until I came across this video. I found so much comfort in this and like I’m not alone thank you for this❤❤

thank you so much. youre amazing this video truly hit home and your delivery was great, also sharing your symptoms was very helpful. i am going to watch this whenever i need a reminder! subscribed

I have struggled with mental illness and my mental health since I was a kid. Before I even knew what those terms were. After years of depression, anxiety, and even an attempt to take my life, I never thought I would be able to live without psych medications. I clung to them because it was the only thing that made my mind quiet, but it also made me a zombie. Microdosing has given me control of my mental health for the first time, and they essentially gave me my life back.

Thanks i feel much calmer god bless you for taking the time to explain to us i have health anxiety

Thank you for your understanding and sharing. Your tips are helping refresh the knowledge and behaviours.

Thank you so much for sharing your story gives me the strength to endure my symptoms. I will follow your advice. I’ve been praying to god to find someone I could identify with and that is you. God bless you.