There are two kinds of people in this world: 1) those of us who act totally fine when we have a health symptom, and 2) those of us who freak out and convince ourselves that we have every illness known to humankind and also probably might die.

If Option 2 feels ~familiar~ to you, join us for today's episode as we chat about hypochondria and what it's like to have health anxiety. Starting with the tale of a recent full-scale meltdown involving challah bread, we dig into what kinds of personalities may be more susceptible to experiencing this, hypochondria's purpose and what it can teach us, and how even small amounts of stress can make it worse.

We also discuss why you should never consult the internet with your symptoms, how to figure out when to visit a doctor versus when to let it be, whether the placebo effect is real, and how to let logic back in the driver's seat. 

About Your Hosts:

Beth is a licensed, Ph.D. clinical psychologist with 40+ years of experience treating patients of all ages.

Joyce is a millennial just trying to figure it all out.

Note:

Advice and opinions on this show should not be considered as treatment. Please contact your healthcare provider if you are in need of individualized help.

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