Health Anxiety Unlocked

Today we’re diving into one of the most exhausting patterns in health anxiety: the endless cycle of what if thinking.

If you find yourself what if’ing worst case scenarios all the time, this episode is for you.

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Today’s episode’s is about recognizing triggers for health anxiety—If you’ve ever gone from feeling fine to spiraling down a rabbit hole of symptom checking or worst-case thinking in a matter of seconds, you know what I’m talking about - this one’s for you.

If doctor's appointments fill you dread, fear, and a racing mind full of worst case scenarios, this episode is for you.

 I'm diving into something that sends a chill down the spine for a lot of people with health anxiety, doctor's appointments.  

We're going to talk about how to manage those anxious moments before and during your appointment , and how you can advocate for yourself.

Today I'm talking about chronic pain and health anxiety—twostruggles that often go hand in hand, making each other worse. We will break down why this vicious cycle happens, why it’s not all in your head, and most importantly—how to start feeling better.

We’retalking about chronic pain and health anxiety—twostruggles that often go hand in hand, making each other worse. If you deal withpersistent pain, the running narrative in theback of your mind might sound something like this:

✔️Is this something more serious?
✔️Why isn’t it going away?

Whatif it doesn’t go away?

AmI going to have to live like this forever?
✔️What if the doctors are missing something?

Andif you struggle with health anxiety, as well.  you’re probably hyper-aware of everysensation, which makes pain feel even worse.

So,let’s break down why this happens, why it’s not all in your head,and most importantly—how to start feeling better.

Have you ever felt:

• A racing heart and thought “Is this a heart attack?”
• Dizziness and thought “Am I about to pass out?”
• Tingling or numbness and thought “Could this be something serious?”

If so, you’re not alone—and you’re not imagining it. Anxiety creates very real physical sensations in the body, and today, we’re going to break down:

• Why anxiety causes physical symptoms
• The most common physical symptoms linked to anxiety
• How to stop fear from making them worse

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If you’ve ever searched your symptoms online and walked away feeling worse instead of better—this episode is for you.

We’re going to talk about:

1. Why Googling your symptoms feels helpful—but actually isn’t
2. What cyberchondria is and how it keeps you stuck
3. How to break free from the compulsion to check

In this episode we will talk about the differences between illness anxiety disorder and somatic symptom disorder. Find more resources at www.helpforhealthanxiety.com.

I'm Taylor Ham, a therapist specializing in health anxiety,and this podcast is all about helping you understand your symptoms, break the cycle of worry, and finally find peace.

Today we're talking about the number one habit that keeps you stuck in health anxiety, and that is seeking reassurance.

If you feel like no matter what you do, you just can't shake the fears that come up in response to changes you notice in your body, this episode is for you.

Ready for more? Check out my mini course: "3 Ways You're Fueling Your Health Anxiety, and What to do Instead" at: https://www.helpforhealthanxiety.com/courses/copy-of-3-ways-you-re-fueling-your-health-anxiety-and-what-to-do-instead

Welcome to Health Anxiety Unlocked! Here, you will find support and learn important skills to help you tackle health anxiety. In this first episodes, we will talk about what health anxiety is, and why it feels so real.