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Health anxiety (Hypochondria) can be confusing. It can trick you into thinking you may be in great danger when you're not. It takes normal physical symptoms and makes you create catastrophes about what it actually means. Let's go through what health anxiety looks like and how to do the treatment.
@ocdandanxiety 3 жыл бұрын
Do you struggle with health anxiety? 🔥 What things do you worry about?
@barbarariver8766 3 жыл бұрын
I have health anxiety since I was a kid! My concern this time is that my derealization (which my therapist said is an anxiety symptom) is a brain tumor ! I have a neurologist appointment on Thursday ! 🤦♀️ Thanks for the help Nate!
@melyt2696 3 жыл бұрын
i do.. checkin' heart rate everytime in daily livin' afraid of havin' heart related issues.. even if my cardio says im fine my heart is fine all lab test is ideal but still im very anxious when i saw my heart rate isnt ideal like 85 to 90 bec my mind says i need 70 to 75 and im fine but if not im so effin worried all the time and til now im afraid to try exercise bec of fear thinkin' in advance what if i feel palps after. when i overcome this disorder..
@ocdandanxiety 3 жыл бұрын
@@barbarariver8766 Thanks for sharing your experiences. Health anxiety can be so frustrating!
@ocdandanxiety 3 жыл бұрын
@@melyt2696 Thanks for sharing! The heart is a tough one because it keeps beating and can be felt at times. I hope you can find some relief from this! 😃
@melyt2696 3 жыл бұрын
thank you so much 🤗
@rhianonmorris5367 2 жыл бұрын
I hate how hypochondriacs and those with health anxiety are portrayed in popular media. I live in a constant state of terror and exhaustion, and I know I'm not doing it for attention. it's not funny or "quirky", this fear consumes my every waking moment 😤😔
@angelinecatteeuw 2 жыл бұрын
You are not alone. The symptoms might not always be real, but the excruciating fear is unfortunately very real 😔
@leapingjoseph8462 2 жыл бұрын
Rhianon Morris, I agree. I also suffer from health anxiety every waking moment. It has totally taken over my life. Are you receiving any treatment?
@bloodstainedramparts6631 2 жыл бұрын
@@leapingjoseph8462 same bro if ive nothing else to worry of like assignmets, exams etc health anxiety kicks right in and let me tell u what whenever there is something good coming i just get worried about my health 😢😢😭😭😭 its 3 am and i cant sleep
@valkyr_rl7169 2 жыл бұрын
We can get through this guys. We are strong. Our bodies are power and have powerful indicators. If things are actually wrong, there are prevalent things that occur. If you have a brain tumor, youll probably have seizures, blacking out, extremely forgetful etc. If its a heart attack, youll actually feel it intensely and if its a dangerous heart attack, youll probably have had a history with it. The same goes with most other health issues. Anxiety sucks and we just have to try and think as logical as possible. We are all okay. If you do have a deep/extreme health concern, you would know to go to the doctor. I love each and every one of you.
@leapingjoseph8462 2 жыл бұрын
@@bloodstainedramparts6631 , I understand you. It is horrible having health anxiety. Do you also have depression or do you take any meds? IF your insomnia is long term and constant there are meds to help with that. I would try other things first before resorting to meds.
@BellaFlayme 2 жыл бұрын
Why does no one talk about those who are so scared that they DON'T go to the doctor for fear of doctors finding something?
@alexarellano950 3 ай бұрын
This is me
@shazmeentandel.-. 3 ай бұрын
It's me hi💀😭
@shazmeentandel.-. 3 ай бұрын
@alexarellano950 same
@nae8822 2 ай бұрын
Me
@miriamaleecemusic 2 ай бұрын
That’s how I’ve felt recently!
@rijekarastocine 3 жыл бұрын
When I have a headache I think about brain cancer, chest pain - heart attack, mole or any pimple - skin cancer, stomach pain - cancer. It's ruining my life
@leapingjoseph8462 2 жыл бұрын
I feel the same. It is so difficult to keep going. IT is ruining my life too.
@harshwardhantyagi 2 жыл бұрын
@@leapingjoseph8462 I have a wart in my armpit I think it about melanoma, I had some red spots on my feet then I thought of Blood Cancer, normal dry cough - Asthema, Corona and Lung cancer. This is my condition now a days, I am going through my worst phase ever, I want to crack UPSC CSE and wants to become IAS but this problem is depressing me from inside, but apart from that what is your condition now? Please tell me.
@paulinaavendano594 2 жыл бұрын
I am the same 😪
@_FTCU 2 жыл бұрын
@@harshwardhantyagi i feel the same..
@coffee8534 2 жыл бұрын
@@harshwardhantyagi exactly
@mycatisjudgingyou800 2 жыл бұрын
I can’t give advice to anyone but I can commiserate with all my fellow health anxious sufferers. Hugs to you all, we are going to be okay ❤️
@lavkushchauhan6434 2 жыл бұрын
❤️❤️
@sciencetest8 8 ай бұрын
Hope you are right.
@xahra4846 7 ай бұрын
❤❤
@GoharGaming 5 ай бұрын
❤
@EFTPractice 8 ай бұрын
All videos always tell health anxiety sufferers to first see their doctor to rule out anything "serious", and then to use whatever tools/strategies/ ideas the health anxiety expert recommends. However, what about health anxiety sufferers who can't even make it to a doctor because they're terrified of what they might be diagnosed with? Could you possibly address this in another video? I have some clients who don't dare see a doctor and haven't seen one in years. Thank you!
@danwatts8269 5 ай бұрын
i definitely feel this
@denissaliaj9459 4 ай бұрын
Me 100%
@ronburgundy5778 2 жыл бұрын
I get worried that I’m going to stop breathing, anxiety from this causes me to actually struggle for air. So draining
@rissaelizabeth7692 2 жыл бұрын
especially at night 😩
@veecardenas9203 2 жыл бұрын
Ugh I’ve had this happen
@willyfrankenstein6595 2 жыл бұрын
Does anyone else Feel their body heat Go out? Then your anxiety comes along and tells you it's covid then it makes everything much worse
@djboo7779 2 жыл бұрын
I was so convinced I was having a heart attack it caused me to believe I had chest pain and my heart rate went up. Bc I was panicking. Exhausting
@stinehansen191 2 жыл бұрын
When your breathing goes from automatix to manual!! Ive been there. 💖💖 I feel you. Hope you get better
@harryhall5898 3 жыл бұрын
I’m literally crippled by this type of anxiety at the moment
@guineapigtv5122 3 жыл бұрын
We’ll make it. I did a study on myself and I noticed my anxiety tends to be a lot higher when I’m on caffeine. Maybe try ditching caffeine for about a week and see how it helps.
@sovereignsoulutions6612 3 жыл бұрын
me too
@aditijoshi5846 3 жыл бұрын
Me too
@leapingjoseph8462 3 жыл бұрын
Harry Hall, me too. I have to go for tests tomorrow and I,m scared beyond words.
@rob-8582 3 жыл бұрын
Feel your pain. Hope you are feeling better now. Don't give up 💪
@xjamdoidst5167 3 жыл бұрын
So far I’ve diagnosed myself with many cancers and now I’ve had twitches all around my body muscle weekness and body tics/jumping and I thought it was als when to the doctors and they said everything is fine health anxiety is horrible and trust me people anxiety can show physical symptoms and it’s horrible but you just gotta learn and say to you’re self there is nothing wrong with you and ignore it and ride it out
@user-xm6jv3jq2p 3 жыл бұрын
I have health anxiety but I’m only worried about my heart.. like if I get a headache I don’t worry about it but if my heart feels weird, have pain in my jaw, arms, chest etc. I get so scared... The doctors said I’m fine but I just can’t believe them and I need to go to the hospital or doctor
@SelfReflective 3 жыл бұрын
@@user-xm6jv3jq2p My anxiety is free floating...for a while I worried about my lungs (covid), then about stomach/bowel cancer, then about my pancreas, then I was sure my heart was failing. Now it's brain tumor. There is always something to worry about. I'm so broken.
@69awais 3 жыл бұрын
Hey let’s analyse this ... I am going through same phase twitching all over my body and my lower lip and fingers experience tremors.. I suspect SIBO due to gases, nerve problems due to cervical spondylitis and Parkinson’s and that I may lose my mind... do you guys also experience brain fog and depression during anxiety that you no longer love your family and loose interest in things? my anxiety started during tennis match where I over exerted ...
@xjamdoidst5167 3 жыл бұрын
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@jessicafenton9599 3 жыл бұрын
i feel you
@iemand2612 3 жыл бұрын
I had a lump in my breast and didn’t go to the doctor for 3 months (it turned out to be nothing). I developed health anxiety and now I’ve told myself that I had breast cancer, a brain tumour, throat cancer, colon cancer, bone cancer, leukaemia etc. I really don’t have any symptoms, except a few pains. I know it’s irrational and that is so exhausting. I also only have my ‘symptoms’ when I’m alone. When I’m with friends, it’s gone (which sucks when there’s a pandemic going)... so tiring Edit: I'm much better now, I will always be a hypochondriac, but luckily I don't have the same horrible anxiety as months ago
@jpuppy2909 3 жыл бұрын
Same
@jpuppy2909 3 жыл бұрын
I also have a breast lump, and recently went to get checked it out, they say it’s fine but it’s worrying me. And I’ve had health anxiety before this.
@iemand2612 3 жыл бұрын
@@jpuppy2909 Yeah it sucks! If it doesn't grow any bigger and you're not losing weight, it's nothing!!!!! the doctors know more than us! It's so hard to accept things the doctor tells us, right? I hope you feel better soon!!!
@sovereignsoulutions6612 3 жыл бұрын
I had a lump in my neck and it was a calcification. It was smaller than a pea but that didn't matter. I'm still tripping that I have got to have throat cancer and I'm trying my hardest to just stop this because if I go get a camera down my esophagus it's going to cost me another half a grand. ugh.
@rockshopcookies 3 жыл бұрын
I have been noticing muscle twitching and heavy breathing and was terrified it was als but then i found out both of those were symptoms if anxiety which i get when i hear about someone dying from a disease or something
@aghfryy6879 3 жыл бұрын
Guys I’m recovering slowly and can feel it Here’s what I started doing - read a book, get your mind off of some things it also helps you stay super calm. - Exercise, go for a run, lift weights or whatever you can do to stay active. - Change something in your lifestyle that might better yourself. - play mind games (Sudoku, or word puzzles) This is what helped me get better and better -Lastly, eat healthy this is a game changer and will help you. Try to take this anxiety as a sign to better your life and become a stronger person, by doing some of the things I stated above it can help change your behaviours towards the reactions and stop trying to figure it out. I’m not a health advisor but that’s what I did to help myself, hope you guys all recover.
@oozoo6679 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@oozoo6679 3 жыл бұрын
I also have got 2 tests one is of calcium bcoz I was thinking I had bone cancer and another was of my mouth because there was an ulcer in my mouth and both the tests were completely fine now I am tention of other things please tell should I get more tests😭
@oozoo6679 3 жыл бұрын
I also wanted to overcome but next day a person told me that her friends mother died from cancer yesterday and I was full in fear😭
@aghfryy6879 3 жыл бұрын
@@oozoo6679 yeah it’s tough I managed to sorta get out of that phase of thinking something bad will occur, but I’m still getting constant palpitations which is my next thing to solve. It’s really tough out here, remember to just keep going as I’m still getting better.
@stephengallardo5562 2 жыл бұрын
this works , go biking it is a life changing
@user-wk4jj5ft3l 2 жыл бұрын
Cancer is my biggest fear ever. I cry almost every night because I’m scared and I’m always stressed because of it……
@bloodstainedramparts6631 2 жыл бұрын
yes sis same here its just too hard to be happy when ure so hyperaware of every little thing/sensation in ur body and just cant stop relating it to .......
@user-wk4jj5ft3l 2 жыл бұрын
@@bloodstainedramparts6631 YES, I’m so sorry you know the feeling
@ssinghi179 2 жыл бұрын
Me who is crying now out of fear
@MEM0106 Ай бұрын
Are you guys now okay,this has messed my life!!every single day I’m afraid of the C 😢
@karilods1593 14 күн бұрын
I have terrible health anxiety about cancer. I am so afraid. I don’t know how to stop it.
@kellybruce5755 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve had health anxiety since I was very young. My biggest fear is always cancer. I get a random cough, headache, sore throat, etc…it’s always cancer. I have annoyed everyone around me to the point I just suffer in silence now. I wouldn’t wish health anxiety on anyone. It’s sheer hell. But for those around us not dealing with health anxiety, I promise we are not doing this for attention or to be annoying, we are actually really really struggling. The constant reassuring that we are so desperately looking for just calms us down momentarily. It gives us a small moment of calmness before the madness in our minds starts again. I’m sorry to everyone suffering with this awful, horrendous, mind altering disorder. I know your pain all too well.
@bloodstainedramparts6631 2 жыл бұрын
same here kelly this thing just ruins every happy moment since u get these thoughts that u might be sick 😢😢😢 can we talk about this just to feel better?!
@creeksncamping Жыл бұрын
I understand I'm in the same situation and I know that probably doesn't help but just know you aren't the only one
@Chichilovee 9 ай бұрын
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@corinnep3564 3 жыл бұрын
I get obsessed at times with checking my heart rate and temperature. Being hyper aware of my breathing or any little ache or pain I feel. Recently came across a lump and of course the cancer fear started. It’s exhausting.
@maryawino5322 3 жыл бұрын
I hear you, anything strange in your body can really freak you out and you start getting obsessed with so many different diseases that actually aren't there.. Anxiety disorders has changed my life and taken my joy my peace my self confidence 😭
@PotatoeJoe69 Жыл бұрын
This resonates with me quite a lot. I too obsess over my heart rate and lately temperature. Also my breathing. Granted, my health anxiety began with a very real health issue; but my anxiety has snowballed the issue into feeling like it's way worse than it really is. In fact, my issue is rather benign. But many times, I go down the rabbit hole of convincing myself it's certainly not benign. And then it branches off. Something I'm going thru right now, is sever insomnia because of my anxiety; but I've somehow convinced myself that my insomnia is caused by an entirely separate health issue that just magically appeared at the same time as my real health issue. In fact, I can't sleep because my anxiety has scared me away from sleeping. Not because I'm dying of some rare disease 100 people on the planet have.
@Ahmn2250 9 ай бұрын
@@PotatoeJoe69 Man I thought I had a blood press issue and that made me develop insomnia.. I tested negative twice for blood pressure but I still can't sleep. I switched to saying I've heart related issues. Insomnia and heart palpations all day long are my symptoms right know. I deeply believe I've some heart disease but doctors are saying negative. My memory is also getting worse and worse.
@anjaananjaan5107 7 ай бұрын
obsession about checking heart rate can keep your heart rate higher. Your hear rate jumps because of your FEAR and not any other reason, If your doctor has given you a clean chit. What will happen if you stop obsessing about your heart rate or temperature.
@iZrth 3 жыл бұрын
Im obsessed with my fast heart rate. Anyone else have this problem and cured it?
@zoemilinkovic 3 жыл бұрын
Look up his videos on cardiophobia and how to do exposure therapy. Its called somatic OCD or something like that.
@meoweth4980 3 жыл бұрын
Me too.
@ImTrash_3 3 жыл бұрын
Everyday. Getting a reminder that I have a fast heart rate on my Apple Watch sends me into a panic. Some days I don’t wear it just for that reason. Lately I have been OBSESSED with the idea that I am having a heart attack or stroke. STAY AWAY FROM GOOGLE AND SELF DIAGNOSIS!
@subrotonag214 3 жыл бұрын
Me too, I still have it, But since a month, i am doing regular workout and jogging to pump my heart faster, In that way, later the heart beats comparatively slower than the earlier anxiety heart beating. Try it.
@DwynTwo 3 жыл бұрын
I think I'm onto sometjing when it comes to this issue because I have the same issue. When I notice my heart rate is too fast, I ask myself questions: 1. Would I have noticed this heart rhythm if I wasn't constantly paying lots of attention to how my body feels? 2. Will this still be a problem tomorrow? 3. Have I had lots of stress recently? (By the way, fun fact that I learned yesterday: if you're constantly put into stressful situations, your body will start reacting to the tiniest bit of stress with physical symptoms. So even if you don't think you're that stressed, it could still be the cause of the fast heart beat, and hypochondria definitely is a chronic stress.) 4. Is a this symptom even something to worry about or is it a normal body function that just feels a bit out of order? 5. Have I been active and healthy recently? And I remind myself that the body of a hypochondriac loves to fake symptoms and that the possibility of the symptoms being serious is so minimal, it might as well not exist.
@MrSnipes1987 2 жыл бұрын
Wow! You are so scary accurate! Cancer is definitely my biggest anxiety. Watched both my wife’s parents pass away from this terrible disease and I think that’s part of my health anxiety. But I just can’t seem to stop thinking 🤯
@leapingjoseph8462 2 жыл бұрын
D G, I understand. I watched my Mom and sister pass away from cancer too. Now, it is on my mind every waking moment. It's ruining my life.
@hidamalik6103 2 жыл бұрын
for it's heart attack 😂😂😂... whenever i become sad... i naturally feel emptiness in heart.. n my mind tells me because of this sadness you are going to have a heart attack girl😂...
@michaelmyers8664 Жыл бұрын
Same here, mom was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and just recently my girlfriend had some of the same blood tests and was marked high but only that specific marker. I went to 6 doctors, 4 of them hematologist and all of them told me they are fine, a bit high but fine because all the other tests were fine but I still think 24/7 and no one is able to change my mind that its not FINE. Well I might be sick in my head.
@sciencetest8 8 ай бұрын
It's my biggest fear too.
@brutus3631 2 жыл бұрын
the heart attack example really hit close to home, last year on new years eve i had a very big panic attack because of chest pains and just overall feeling weak, called an ambulance twice, didn't sleep for two days and went to the hospital- turns out i just had a throat infection, but still whenever my left arm/chest/jaw hurts i just get that sinking feeling. thank you for making those videos, even though I'm only starting my journey with mental health it really does help to know that I'm not the only one going through this
@zarasayyed4219 Жыл бұрын
Same problem I also suffering
@ig7cyffufuvug 8 ай бұрын
I'm the same man ...😢
@sonia2251 4 ай бұрын
Same for me 😢
@IndieBassJA26 3 ай бұрын
THAT SINKING FEELING WE'RE ALL ACCUSTOMED TO BY NOW... Big hugs to you
@eviephelps8586 2 жыл бұрын
It’s so nice to see other people in the comments with the exact struggles as me!! Iv completely convinced myself I had breast cancer & some form of blood cancer. Iv been to the doctor where they tell me nothings wrong & yet here I am still totally convinced I have cancer. It’s taken over my life & has caused me to stop eating due to the constant stare of panic I am in. It is absolute hell!! It makes me feel alone & crazy! This video has helped me so much today so thank you!
@bloodstainedramparts6631 2 жыл бұрын
and this google thing "maybe due to underlying condition" just makes anxiety worse
@maiamaiapapaya 2 жыл бұрын
Yess!!! Same!!! You are not alone
@lavkushchauhan6434 2 жыл бұрын
Im facing this problem from 15 years..all kind of disease did happen with me... bone cancer, colon cancer, now im struggling with melanoma these days ... trying to think all the time 😂😂
@Bluekro1991 2 жыл бұрын
@@lavkushchauhan6434 it's so bad iv had the same thought I had breast cancer male . Then stomach cancer now I think colon cancer even tho I have none of the symptoms that are warning signs like god help us all 🙏
@lavkushchauhan6434 2 жыл бұрын
@@Bluekro1991 i do meditation and some cardio exercises...it helps me alot...
@addition28 5 ай бұрын
I’ve been struggling with health anxiety specifically about my heart since last march. I had panic attacks almost every minute of the day for the following two months, however I have been doing a lot better. Since then, I finally got diagnosed with OCD and ADHD and started to take lexapro to help with the anxiety. To anyone who has felt like they’re struggling with anxiety, I promise it will get better. Just 6 months ago, I swore I was going to die every waking second, but now my heart health barely crosses my mind. I know it feels like you’re trying to climb out of a black hole, but I promise you it will get better. Even if you feel worse in the moment, remember that every journey has its ups and downs and you’re just experiencing a down. “Just like everything, this feeling too shall pass”. (please ask me any questions if you need them :) I’ve been given many resources over the past year and would love to share them if needed)
@zakkandoud2115 5 ай бұрын
How did you manage all this chaos?? Thanks
@games_bond7221 4 ай бұрын
I'm struggling with the heart problem. I have palpitations and chest pain. Everyone tells me it's just anxiety and I've had it for months and never even passed out before, but I constantly think "This time is it, I'm dying" How did you get better?
@addition28 4 ай бұрын
@@games_bond7221 that sounds exactly like what i went through. Going to therapy really helped me realize my irrational thoughts about my heart. I had to realize “This has happened before, and I have been okay. There is no reason this time should be different”. it took a while for me to get that into my head even after hearing it over and over again. I also had a at home blood pressure cuff in case of emergencies that put me at ease whenever I was getting too stressed out about it. I would see that my blood pressure was fine, and be able to start to calm down. At the same time, I did not want to rely on that as a crutch because eventually it would give me more to worry about if I couldn’t find it. While it did help in the worst of the worst of my scenarios, I definitely did not want to become reliant on it. There’s not going to be a specific answer I can give you to make it all stop right away, but the best thing I can say is that you’re okay. I had heart palpitations and chest pain as well as other symptoms, but I really just had to face it all head on. Another thing that helped me is when I was feeling anxious about my heart, is that I would go do something. I would go outside and pace around my yard, the block, walk around some trees. I think it helped me knowing that someone could still get to me in the worst scenario because I was outside. If you think this would help, I would also call someone to talk through it while you’re feeling anxious. You don’t have to make conversation with them at all, but I think it’s a similar mindset of having someone near you even if something did go wrong. It’s really an uphill battle that you need to get multiple opinions from multiple people on that you trust. If I got through it, you can to. I know it seems super sucky right now, but you’re doing just fine. If you feel like you can’t give it 100% in a day, give the 30% that you have or the 80% that you have. It’s going to be a journey, but it will get better every day.
@danileb12 Жыл бұрын
I’ve had healthy anxiety for the last year. It all started with a visit to the ER at 1:00am for gastritis. Ended being a mild thing but ever since then I’ve diagnosed myself with, Colon cancer, lymphoma, stomach and esophageal cancer and have worried about so much many other things related to my health. I even got a upper endoscopy and the biopsy came back negative. I go through good weeks and bad weeks. The good ones are getting shorter and shorter. I wake up sometimes in a panic with sweaty palms and my heart is racing. I’ve had therapy and one thing that does help sometimes is realizing I’m catastrophizing my symptoms also realizing my intrusive thoughts aren’t real. I’d like to get better so I can live a life filled with hope and maybe meet someone. I’m trying to do the work to get better everyday. It’s hard but I’m willing to fight for peace.
@s.sflower Жыл бұрын
How do you get the courage to actually go to the doctors? It's been 2 years since I've been and I'm so terrified. I hate this and I just want to go already to get it all over and get reassurance but I just can't
@crespomarq 11 ай бұрын
Right now I'm suffering from gastritis and my brain makes me think I've got colon or stomach cancer, I'm constantly looking for symptoms (my stool, my stomach ) how do you get out of this..
@user-tf7je1hu8b 9 ай бұрын
@@s.sflowerman that’s even worse than a doctor shopping. I was in your level of health anxiety, and now I’m doing every kind of test that I can do. I still have health anxiety even though every test result was negative. But doctor shopping is way much better than just refusing. You need some courage to overcome. You can do this.
@user-tf7je1hu8b 9 ай бұрын
@@crespomarqgo get endoscope test.
@s.sflower 9 ай бұрын
@user-tf7je1hu8b yes I definitely need courage, you are correct. I actually did go to my physical this year last week and thank GOD she said I looked healthy and good but... I did ask for a ultrasound for the concern and worry that I have been dealing with for a long time but she said no bcus she doesn't see a reason to. But I still want one just to sure.... ughhh.... thanks for replying to me, you give me support
@jeremybusbee7799 3 жыл бұрын
In every single video of yours about OCD you call me out. The mole example in the beginning of this video is EXACTLY a train of thought I've had before. Same as the arm going numb. I have rushed to my bathroom and looked in the mirror to see if I can control both sides of my face because of my FEAR of having a stroke from a tingly arm.
@sunita8493 3 жыл бұрын
I too do that everyday.. Also I know my little one lies on my arm for hours 😂😂.. But I check if it's not a paralysis attack 😞
@Ppsmalls19 2 жыл бұрын
i think i’ve diagnosed myself with any type of disease or cancer imaginable, it’s a nonstop loop. every couple weeks it’s something new.
@trlycrlym7768 Жыл бұрын
A friend of my mothers went to 3 (very poor) gynecologists, and all 3 could not detect that she had cancer. She lived a good life, but eventually passed away, and now im deathly afraid of that situation. This video really made me feel understood
@DebRoo11 3 жыл бұрын
For many years I went to the doctor. Everything was "fine". Then I got embarrassed and lost faith in the doctor because I FEEL symptoms. Now I don't trust myself or my doctor who waves everything off as anxiety... so I don't go anymore. Haven't been for years 🥴 Everyday I feel 'lucky' I didn't die... but maybe tomorrow. It's not 'almost traumatic' it is and it's debilitating
@js017 3 жыл бұрын
I relate 100% to this
@rob-8582 3 жыл бұрын
Totally understand this. To me health anxiety is constantly questioning yourself. I feel my doctor is the same now that I've suggested I might have health anxiety, just an easy way to dismiss anything
@Kinkjo 2 жыл бұрын
I feel the exact same way mane
@SelfReflective 2 жыл бұрын
Deb R: How are you doing now? I can totally relate to "every day I feel 'lucky' I didn't die". I'm close to the point of not caring anymore. It's like, how is what I'm going through better than being dead? I'm drowning in a sea of worry and anxiety, always on alert for signs and symptoms of my body breaking down... every little pain and twitch is a sign that something horrible is happening and death is just around the corner.
@DebRoo11 2 жыл бұрын
@@SelfReflective funny I should get this notification today of all days. Dealing with some bad situations right now and I'm just drained. Feels like my heart is going to stop 24/7 and I'm just walking around doing my thing like everything's juuuust fine. What else can we do? Things are shit tbh. I'm truly sorry you're feeling down and worn out as well. I don't wish this on anyone. Hang in there. One day we're going to die but every single day other than that one we won't. If I didn't believe in Jesus Christ and that's there more to this life, don't think I'd still be here. Take care friend. You aren't alone in this. We just keep persevering 😣
@tuna923 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve been struggling with health anxiety so much, when I had a stomachache and some cramps I was so scared that I may have ovarian cancer. I was so overwhelmed and can’t stop having a lot of negative thoughts. I will try to follow your steps and hope it works !! Thank yoy
@jessicafenton9599 3 жыл бұрын
i can't stop the negative thoughts and it is ruining my lifeeee
@pradnyabharne2972 2 жыл бұрын
@@jessicafenton9599 I have the solve for your problems 1st start meditation for 21 days then whenever you face negative thoughts say stop and practive affirmations in morning afternoon and evening good thoughts affirmation in your mind do this 21 days to reprogram your mind
@commonmisspellingsbot2379 2 жыл бұрын
my stomach feels weird and i feel nauseous and i automatically think i have appendicitis
@tuna923 2 жыл бұрын
@@commonmisspellingsbot2379 don’t worry, if it’s not confirmed then it could be just because you don’t have enough sleep, or you ate something wrong or you scared yourself sick. do more sports or normal exercises daily, it helps your stomach and it calms the pain your feeling according to my experiences
@boredallthetime2207 2 жыл бұрын
@@jessicafenton9599 it never stops not even a second ot sucks I’m constantly so high alert of my body I notice all this shut
@Mollyandmaxdogs Жыл бұрын
The worst part of health anxiety is I am sensitive to every little tickle or pain and feel sick most days even though nothing can be found
@theatricshrink Жыл бұрын
My brother is severely ill since we were children (wheelchair since he was 11, ventilation since he was 15, feeding tube since he was in his late 20is). I struggle with health anxiety since I can think of. This is one of the first things I came across that gives me hope, thanks for putting that out, really appreciate it.
@Farhan-ip6fo 3 жыл бұрын
I love this guy so much. I feel like everything will be fine the more I watch his videos.
@ocdandanxiety 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for your kind words!
@breadnbutta4057 3 жыл бұрын
Right?? What a guy
@DexterrrrX 3 жыл бұрын
Honestly man...it just gives this reassurance and peace
@Dimitrij088 3 жыл бұрын
His voice is just so calming. It calms my anxiety so much
@sohamdey76 2 жыл бұрын
@@ocdandanxiety Man I just found your channel and it's already reduced mu hypochondriac behavior 70 %
@czhaok 2 жыл бұрын
A good way to try and help you realise that it's health anxiety, write a list of all the illnesses you've thought you've had over the years. You'll see the sheer amount of things you think you've had and it can't all be true! Also you usually forget the illness you think you've had when a new one comes along. That wouldn't happen if it was a real illness (:
@xdario10 8 ай бұрын
I just did this! 2 whole pages of illnesses and fears. Great insight on how one perceived illness can override a previous one. Crazy how that works. Good post thanks
@Greatxz2007 2 ай бұрын
I think I’ve had: Testicular cancer ( that’s about it lol 😂) & maybe stomach cancer
@sinaibilbao 5 ай бұрын
I got a bad panic attack when I had a stress headache and diagnosed myself with a brain tumor 🤦🏻♀️ I was even searching for lumps in my head and started to get dizzy and feel lightheaded I even got an MRI a couple months ago and they said my brain was healthy Don’t give up your not alone !!!! 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
@Gianxx235 3 ай бұрын
Same problem right now
@laurene111 3 жыл бұрын
you're so amazing thank you among everything health anxiety is the thing i've struggled the most with throughout my entire life ugh
@Moe-ij3of 3 жыл бұрын
dude you nailed how i was feeling from all this so I'm gonna try to follow what you said , keep it up man
@dududulia Жыл бұрын
thank you for doing these videos, seriously. just hearing someone talking about what i feel and explaining theses things to me even if i already know it gives me a lot of strength and assures me a lot of what i'm doing to prevent my thoughts to take over me! seriously thank you, every time i feel i'm spiraling i watch your videos and feel like i will be okay.
@LeEldritch 3 жыл бұрын
This was helpful. Every time I am productive toward what I want to do, suddenly I have cancer or some crazy disease or condition because of some feeling I don't recall ever having or something like that. The past two days have been like that.
@Sophiasticated77 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. I hate when people try to “reassure” you with “logic” like “oh that’s so rare” or “stop looking for the worst case scenario.” I watched both my parents die from cancer within a year, so it’s not a far-fetched thing that happens to “other people” in my reality and my OCD grabs onto that trauma with an iron fist.
@msdixieblues 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. This video resonated with me on many levels. I think my excessive worry about health is my false belief in control and that I am not perfect health wise. I feel like my believed health ailments are my self imposed negatives that would turn others away from me. Work in progress.
@annmariemullen6080 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve been doing “maybe maybe not” since Friday and it has helped me more than therapy. Thank you! It’s not a quick fix I still get anxious but it works
@mrmaidlemonade 2 жыл бұрын
I feel like my body is constantly crying wolf and it is controlling everything in my life. Thank you for making these videos, I feel less crazy 🙏
@Michelleaneous_ 4 ай бұрын
This video has been so wonderful :) I live in the UK, and I've been on the waiting list for severe health anxiety for about a year now and I thought that while I'm waiting, I should do some self-help which is how I found this video - I don't know anyone else who has health anxiety, so it's felt incredibly isolating, but just hearing you mention verbatim what my mental process is regarding health anxiety is incredibly soothing. Thank you so much :)
@nampa2385 2 жыл бұрын
you have earned one subscriber for bringing up this topic. i have relatives who suffers this and sometimes i do too…everyone does have this once a while.
@Dimitrij088 3 жыл бұрын
Physical anxiety symptoms and health anxiety, that causes more anxiety and more/worse physical symptoms. And it’s SOOOOOO anoying.
@jessicafenton9599 3 жыл бұрын
meeee
@561jio2 2 жыл бұрын
U saved my life im praying we can both beat this
@jessepinkmansimp6090 2 жыл бұрын
health anxiety has always been a big part of my ocd. first it was taking unnecessarily extreme precautions for my food allergy, then convinced i had heart disease, then a brain tumor, then convinced i was a sociopath, and now i’m scared of covid, epilepsy, and gaining weight. golly, life is fun.
@mushtaqdahir811 Жыл бұрын
How are you doing now? Pls respond
@franciskrueger7717 Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot. This the only information out there that helps me through. I'm constantly checking my self im having hard time to sleep, i get up so early in the morning for nothing. While the dr said I'm fine there's nothing wrong. And now I watched this video I feel like the the door is now open in my own prison mind setting me free. I thank you a lot!!!!!
@ClintonHaynes 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making this! Best health anxiety advice I’ve ever seen
@siddhikakesapragada3201 2 жыл бұрын
My anxiety has worsened since the lockdown and the only thing has helped me to control it is meditation, literally, even if it’s for 2-3 mins
@greasebellygarage 2 жыл бұрын
This guy has the perfect demeanor for this conversation! I feel better already..... Until next time of course.....
@vs.7295 2 жыл бұрын
There will be a time you dont need his videos. There will be a time you will be healthy and happy. 👍👍
@greasebellygarage 2 жыл бұрын
@@vs.7295 Thanks so much. I'm getting better every day. Great words of encouragement! Best to you!
@user-kn2gt6yr9h Жыл бұрын
Brilliant video thanks so much for uploading. The thing is when you get a "symptom" and continuously search for reasons causing it you know it's stupid and it's the anxiety that is the route cause tricking your brain but you still google every possibility just in case. The times when health anxiety doesn't bother me are fantastic but when I don't watch out that it's creeping up on me it's like being hit by a sledge hammer when those feelings resurface and it's devastating when you put so much work into dealing with the panic previously. But you do know that if you have overcome health anxiety before - well learned to cope better with it - that you can do so again as and when you have to.
@Valberry. Жыл бұрын
This felt so directly to me. My mom has always been so exaggerated about health stuff, she gets concerned about the smallest stuff and I feel like that rubbed off on me. Last year I had covid and then I got a really bad cold again, I thought it was covid again (it was not, but it was still annoying to deal with). After that I started worrying terribly about my throat and my breathing, thinking my breathing will go away at any moment, that my throat will close, that something will happen… etc, I tried reassuring these thoughts and well, they only became worse, I have been trying to not problem solve them and reassure them but it’s been really hard, I get even more anxiety like my brain is fighting back at full force… I know I need more help but it makes a lot of sense everything you said. Thank you.
@peytons.5018 3 жыл бұрын
This is a great video! It takes time, but eventually, I am always able to figure out if a physical problem I am feeling is a genuine thing to go to the doctor for or just my health anxiety acting up!
@flakgeenyc8104 3 жыл бұрын
I am constantly obsessing over my health this video helped a lot thanks
@sophiap3442 8 ай бұрын
literally crying at how understood i feel rn ever since i got to college it got sm worse these videos r SAVING me
@noagonzalez2149 Жыл бұрын
Going through this right now! Keep working towards recovery guys! I just got my first migraine in a little over a month and my first thought was that I was having a brain aneurysm! I haven’t done the big compulsions like going to the hospital, but I have been googling (but have stopped googling for the past few hours). It’s scary, but we can overcome! Let the sensations be there, and don’t fight them! Realize you do feel scared but that’s ok! You got this!
@eviephelps8586 Жыл бұрын
Googling is the worst thing you can do 😩 I’m an ex googling symptoms addict. Ugh it would literally ruin my life!!
@petyabor5223 Жыл бұрын
@@eviephelps8586 Hello! How you get over it?
@eviephelps8586 Жыл бұрын
@@petyabor5223 I still have my moments but quitting google makes the biggest difference! You have to fight the urge to search because it’s just going to feed into your fears & have you thinking the worst leading you to totally spiral. If you really have an issue that is not going away & you are concerned just make an appointment to get checked out. In my experience Iv always been totally fine & everything I diagnosed myself with wasn’t there. Try and distract yourself with things you love to do & carry ok with life, whatever the issue is it’s usually not the worst case scenario our minds tell us it is.
@petyabor5223 Жыл бұрын
@@eviephelps8586 Oh, thank you so much for the advice and help, finally someone to understand what is to deal with health anxiety. Glad you are feeling better.
@petyabor5223 Жыл бұрын
@@eviephelps8586 Also I would like to ask you if you ever experienced no apetite from yhe anxiety and sleeping issues, like you cant sleep, or juat sleep few hour per night? Thank you aggain
@BoyNamedKelly 3 жыл бұрын
This helps me so much. God bless you.
@michaelanthony386 8 ай бұрын
You are exactly right we will know when we have to go to the doctor there will be no guessing. What's scary about looking things up on Google especially things like cancer is that it'll come up and say sometimes it's asymptomatic or no symptoms present and that's what freaks people out. I believe the no symptoms thing is overplayed. Our body has intelligence and it's either fighting whatever it is off or it's going to let us know that it's having a hard time. Thank you for the great video.
@LondonM205 6 ай бұрын
As a person who has been struggling with health anxiety. i found this video really helpfull, thank you so much.
@lucas.hahn2027 3 жыл бұрын
I began to get this after I saw my cat puking! I was so worried about him that I began questioning about own physical and mental health! Thanks for this video.
@christinas.3461 3 жыл бұрын
Does anybody who struggles with this ALSO have real issues with their health? I have several autoimmune conditions which cause me to legitimately feel unwell but then that escalates into thinking I am dying or have a serious disease, and it doesn’t help that I am unable to get some of the tests I need to rule stuff out. I know this is ocd but I also know that I have very real health conditions as well, and the overlap is really overwhelming and confusing/triggering.
@DebRoo11 3 жыл бұрын
Yup. And my anxiety is causing most of my autoimmune symptoms, then I worry cause I can't stop worrying... vicious cycle.
@christinas.3461 3 жыл бұрын
@@DebRoo11 same here
@rae6390 2 жыл бұрын
Yes. And none of the doctors I saw figured out that I had my autoimmune disease - I had to do the research and ask for the right test myself, pushing back against their objections - so it's extra scary to think that I could have something else that they aren't recognizing!
@andrewmiller8410 2 жыл бұрын
Yes I am a on/off cancer patient. I recently started having real anxiety with my health due to some panic attacks (crazy heartbeats, crazy sensations, etc) and have been trying to figure that out since. I am in a remission again, BUT now it seems like I am struggling with the panic and anxiety itself. It has become a monster.
@christinas.3461 2 жыл бұрын
@@sands-tp1ul I feel you 😢 I am personally looking into EMDR therapy. I have heard incredible stories about how much it helped with fear and trauma/ptsd
@seannoll2032 5 ай бұрын
I'm late to this video, but this was super helpful! I'm someone who has struggled with health anxiety for a long time, and unfortunately have spend plenty of time and money at the ER for "false alarms." TBH when I clicked this video, I was hoping for a guideline of "how to know if it's serious enough to go to the doctor." I realized that seeking that answer is just another compulsion! Instead, your idea of "We're just going to take that risk" is really refreshing and helpful.
@MrBucket9158 2 жыл бұрын
I have struggled with this stuff for years, watching this video has genuinely helped me :)
@avamiller2325 2 жыл бұрын
Me too
@Amanda-lu4yc 3 жыл бұрын
Love your videos Nate!! I was diagnosed with OCD almost thirty years ago and so wish videos like yours had existed when I was younger. I don't have Health Anxiety, or Health OCD specifically, but as someone with OCD I have had times where health related worries creep into my mind. OCD loves to let stuff creep into your mind when you're not expecting it. OCD is such a persistent little worry wart and it is sooo... dramatic.🙄 Haha!
@ocdandanxiety 3 жыл бұрын
OCD is really dramatic! That's a great way to put it! 😃
@zakkandoud2115 5 ай бұрын
How did you manage, sir??
@KH25420 2 жыл бұрын
I have suffered from severe health anxiety for 6 years now. It started with acid reflux that wouldn't go away because of my anxiety but then did go away. Then it went to constant dizziness and hyper focusing on balance for several years. Then when covid hit I hyper focused on my breathing and at times struggled to breathe because of anxiety. I have begun eating healthy and working out but still get symptoms. It's encouraging to know I am not alone at least. I felt like i've been going crazy these past 6 years.
@midheavenhan 2 жыл бұрын
I've been struggling for a while now. Ive had a cough for many months which I'm waiting test results for, but one test I haven't been sent for is for blood clots. Since there have been two situations with blood clots close to me recently, its become something I've become so paranoid about. Im always checking my legs to see if they've swollen, panic when I feel chest pain (which has eased since taking tablets, but any slight feeling, I panic all over again), I currently have (what I rationally SHOULD think is) a pulled muscle, but all I've done all day is google what DVT feels like and cry. I finally decided to look up about health anxiety, and seeing this video has really helped me put things into perspective and these comments make me feel a lot less alone. Thank you!
@oracleforman7189 2 жыл бұрын
I love the Judge Judy analogy! I can already tell this is going to help me a ton
@nicolerichardson3776 2 жыл бұрын
What an absolute roller coaster ride! I watched this and felt soooo much better which is evidence it applies to me. I came here because my latest fear is that I have skin cancer! Then was reading the comments for further reassurance and saw one about skin cancer and low vitamin D and I have low vitamin D…. The calm I felt after watching the video is gone again. It’s so friggen exhausting
@sciencetest8 5 ай бұрын
I hear you. Prayers
@chihuahuapixieprincess2482 2 жыл бұрын
I'm 61 and always had a heart problem- countless ECGs. Caught Glandular Fever/Mono at 35 and never recovered; I have ME/CFS. Pandemic arrives and I suffer REAL heart problems- my doctor tells me it's anxiety but what do they know... Mono was mis-diagnosed for 3 months. Finally after a heart attack on the motorway which turned out to be a panic attack I've had to confront my Somatic Health Anxiety (I'm good unless I have body sensatios). Once you accept you have Health Anxiety you can begin to manage it ... it does not go away ... I'm already back at the doctors having full bloods & another ECG. I practice mindfulness and if I stop when I feel better slowly I sink back onto panic mode. I'm still learning; I will have to control this and avoid all the reassuring techniques and deal with my panic. You are so very brave getting out and about and living life when you are terrified of dying 🥰 - it kept me home for 1.5 years and I refuse to give in now.
@khushboosharma1135 3 жыл бұрын
Letme just tell you your way of talking is v v assuring. It's like , the one who is currently in this health anxiety phase or any OCD phase is already so obsessed with details...and if someone gives examples , like you do in all videos, that's like 'hey!! He knows what the problem is! ' otherwise it mostly fels like noone understand
@peterc2729 Жыл бұрын
Very accurate indeed. Mine started with OCD which has interfered with health, checking household appliances were working or off, driving, walking...all kinds of things. I believe mine was triggered by a Consultant saying I had "Grossly Abnormal" blood results...my own Doctor said they were fine, but the ball had started rolling...that was 18 years ago. I have much better control over my Health Anxiety now, not perfect, but so much better. The key is to fight back as you suggest. In 2018 I visited the Docs 25 times in a year...in 2019 I fought back and only went 3 times. I went 0 times during the pandemic. It can be done! The only thing I would emphasise more in this video is how clever the subconsciousness is in creating many symptoms.. when your conscious catches it being mischievous it moves along to another part of the body to cause bother. Anyway, great video and I hope it helps lots of people.
@DylieBeans 3 жыл бұрын
The heart attack thing got me. Been obsessed with an overly fast heart rate lately. The stress is unmanageable, but thankfully I am starting to figure out what my problem is. It’s just health anxiety and I need to start seeing a doctor.
@KRAZEEIZATION Жыл бұрын
Get all the tests done then accept and move on.
@kaylaee 19 күн бұрын
Did you ever find anything that helped you with your fast heart rate?
@DylieBeans 19 күн бұрын
@@kaylaee Basically just living my life. I never did go through with seeking help. I just do the best I can day to day. Health anxiety has plagued me for so long I know how to recognize it when it starts happening. Best thing I’ve found is to just power through over and over. As hard as it gets you will make it through. The more you get the through it the easier it will be to get through. Just remember it’s completely fine and normal human feelings. Don’t beat yourself up over it.
@DylieBeans 19 күн бұрын
@@kaylaee Don’t be afraid to talk about it too. Talking about it helps. You’d be surprised how many people suffer with many different levels of it.
@kaylaee 19 күн бұрын
@@DylieBeans Bless you this is actually exactly what I needed to hear! One year I stayed awake 7 days straight in panic…the next time 4 days…and recently it’s more so a few hours I’ll toss and turn and then I fall asleep finally! So it’s encouraging to know that pushing through reminds you that you’ve been here before and can do it again! The online world and the chemicals in our food and atmosphere and just watching loved ones pass or get sick…really takes a toll on our minds! I just have to hold tight to Jesus!
@charleylight1928 2 жыл бұрын
Mines been a good 9 months obsession on gut sensations. My recovery has just begun but I'm more than exstatic to say that. Sure it will be bumpy but I've gotten on the path. Thoughts with anyone dealing their journey and don't forget the obsession starts to dwindle! 🤗
@xdario10 8 ай бұрын
This is totally me! Trying to stay strong but I'm obsessed with my gut sensations.
@donnyrodney3504 3 жыл бұрын
This is probably the best thing I've seen. God bless you bro
@noreenjonnamiebloron4309 3 жыл бұрын
Same here
@onlymakingapoint 2 жыл бұрын
All I can say is, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!
@riosmoodie5763 2 жыл бұрын
So now I am healthier as well as my whole family. Only thanks to Weedborn CBD.
@Jade-ot9rs 2 жыл бұрын
I keep convincing myself I’m having a heart attack because my arm is aching on my left side. I’m 20 and never had any health issues but it’s debilitating. I’ve convinced myself I’ve had multiple types of cancer, had awful muscle spasms, headaches, heart palpitations and pain and constantly think any pain is serious. I’m too scared to go to the doctors for help because I get scared I’m ‘wasting their time’ :( but I’m tired of living in this constant state of anxiety:(
@jerwenreloz3484 2 жыл бұрын
Let us share experience. I have the same experience as you. Pleas email me jerwen_reloz@ipsumph.com
@Keystone92 2 жыл бұрын
Hey, you ever go to the doctor?
@bloodstainedramparts6631 2 жыл бұрын
@@Keystone92 nah i know ive health anxietyb😥😥😭
@bendyalien 3 жыл бұрын
I get anxious because I am not very good in social situations, which causes me to get stomach pains from the stress, then I get anxious that the stomach pains are cancer or something very bad.... It is like an infinite loop
@wuersen 2 жыл бұрын
This is so helpful and sweet, thank you so much I feel great after watching your video!
@pencilonpaper1026 Ай бұрын
My biggest health ocd fear is heart attacks, brain cancer, and strokes. Every sensation or ache I have in my body I interperet as a sign that "this is it" and it causes me to panic. I'm hopefully going to go to a therapist that specializes in ocd soon but for now I have to just survive the constant anxiety 😔 thank you so much for your videos. they've made the past 3 weeks a little more bearable since my ocd has never been this bad.
@tylerteape2772 Ай бұрын
I'm the same. It's just so tiring. But we must try to stay strong.
@narutouzamaki6697 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much every day I had this fear of dying I’m getting better.
@ocdandanxiety 2 жыл бұрын
I am so glad it's getting better!
@ahmedsudaisbatua-an435 3 жыл бұрын
Im so hyper aware of being psychotic and i couldnt stop worrying about it
@oozoo6679 3 жыл бұрын
I also wanted to overcome but next day a person told me that her friends mother died from cancer yesterday and I was full in fear😭
@Mawo3pg 3 жыл бұрын
Been there pal..horrendous at the time
@heyabitches7534 2 жыл бұрын
Same idk why ...how are you now?
@Dafooser 3 жыл бұрын
This is good! Thank you. good suggestions too.
@AshesFade 3 жыл бұрын
this was exactly what I needed to hear because you described me exactly
@Yullada 2 жыл бұрын
Oh, guys, look, I think we are all here the survivors, though struggling. So, it's not that irrational if you think about pre-historic times and fly or fight response. Our natural reflexes are extremely strong. And that "extremely" makes us all miserable. I am terrified of cancer. My grandma passed away from cancer more than 13 years ago now, me being a young adult back then remember all way too well. It's draining to live in expectation for a diagnosis. Hard times. What I find helpful: 1. Many of our "symptoms" are caused by poor stamina and dehydration. So, lie down flat on the floor, try to stretch your neck, your spine. Try to relax your shoulders, they are often very tense. Do it from time to time. 2. I pray. When the anxiety takes over me, I just pray to the Lord to be merciful. It pushes the darkness away. Stay strong, guys. May God bless us with long, healthy and happy lifes.
@breadnbutta4057 3 жыл бұрын
As a type 1 diabetic, my chances of developing pretty much anything is going to be higher than a non-diabetic. This comes with some serious health anxiety and every week is a new struggle. This week I am worried I have blood cancer because I feel tired. Last week I worried about going blind because I saw floaters. It just never ends! This video was extremely reassuring though. I am going to start working to change!
@breadnbutta4057 3 жыл бұрын
Also cool name! I’m a nate too
@nickolasmcfarlene3864 Жыл бұрын
I struggle with the same thing daily. Have you done anything to help you ?
@saskiawibowo1146 Жыл бұрын
I can relate very much to this! Just survived my first surgery on endo and ever since I always came up with new disease everyweek. It’s just doesn’t stop :( I kept googling and translating my symptoms. Feel insecure if it might be cancer or anything serious😢
@sciencetest8 8 ай бұрын
It is a sad way to live. I am exhausted.Its been five years for me. Would be great to have someone who understands.
@troyg708 2 жыл бұрын
Great video, hit home and great Advice
@sharonv4633 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video.
@daptay8153 2 жыл бұрын
Ive been dealing with this for a week now, i remember feeling okay and happy before this anxiety came. Now im constanly googling things and being paranoid about every small symptoms. Every little things i see on the internet can really trigger the anxiety. I want my life back, its an endless loop that is going on inside my head and its really exhausting
@ayaankxan 2 жыл бұрын
Its really really exhausting ! Just don't loose hope..keep pushing..im with you...god bless you
@geronimogutierrez9515 2 жыл бұрын
bro pls don’t use google it’s not too late ur only 2 months in, i’ve been struggling since i was 14 now 17. hardest years of my life. I won’t give up tho. God is good and he’ll keep me fighting.
@Bluekro1991 2 жыл бұрын
Swear I could of written this my self !!!!
@CHAD-fr4hh Жыл бұрын
I've been having anxiety since 2020 now and it hasn't stopped at all. I know what you're going through. Just the overthinking and constantly feeling trapped in your own mind And you think that nobody will understand you So you don't tell anyone else I completely get it since I have been going through the same exact thing myself. It's unbearably exhausting. It's completely mind-numbing. It makes you feel hopeless Helpless Paranoid at times too. I've had very dark days when I would overthink to the point where it felt really dangerous Super intrusive thoughts would enter my brain without me even wanting to think about those things at all Ever since my panic attack I've been having all sorts of symptoms Everyday I wake up with a new thing New body ache New headache New chest pain You name it... Somedays I wish I could talk to more people about it Maybe a support group would have been really nice But I don't even know who I could talk to about these things sadly
@vsjeieb1628 2 жыл бұрын
I believe my health anxiety was caused by watching my mom die of lung cancer at 38 when I was 15. It can be very intense for me even though I'm now 30 and have had zero actual health issues. I have always been very avoidant of doctors and hospitals though, which seems to be unusual from what I've read about others with the condition, and my first instinct is always knowing that it's just in my head. Still, I wish more than anything that I could just stop. I feel like half of my problem is death anxiety. I don't know what I should do. I am just recently starting to recognize this as ocd behavior and I won't take medication for it or anxiety.
@christinagreaves7932 Жыл бұрын
Me too , watched my mum die of cancer 12 years ago , it haunts me
@katylouise5406 Жыл бұрын
Same!! My dad, cancer when I was 25! I avoid drs through fear of them telling me it’s that. I become my own dr and convince myself it’s a catastrophe!
@Sophiasticated77 Жыл бұрын
I am the same way. I tend to be very avoidant of doctors, and since both my parents died of cancer doctors can make my ocd worse with the way they react to that. I never react by going to the doctor, I avoid it until I convince myself I’ve waited too long and it’s worse. That’s my compulsion 😅
@fashionkiller5052 8 ай бұрын
Same, 24, watching my mum die from cancer turned me from being a little worried about things to chronically worried and stressed.
@marathearoldan320 3 жыл бұрын
Been living in dark thoughts these past months. Whenever I feel something unusual, I always think of the worst (with the help of my bestfriend, Google, of course). I’m also afraid to get checked by a doctor. I don’t know what to do and where to go. I wanna feel fine now. :(
@jessicafenton9599 3 жыл бұрын
i am the same
@marciab1279 3 жыл бұрын
Same here🙄
@abedah88 2 жыл бұрын
DO NOT Google any of your symptoms. Based on my own experience, googling was the worst thing you can do, it triggers your HA.
@leapingjoseph8462 2 жыл бұрын
Mara Thea, sorry you are going through this. I am also terrified of going to see a doctor, but most of the time I make myself go- no matter how hard it is.There are times I put it off for weeks, but that usually ends up as a trip to ER. Also, never, never ever go to Dr. Google. It makes things 100 x worse.
@Ohhhthatsnot- 2 жыл бұрын
How are u now
@Zeekluck 2 жыл бұрын
You described it with perfection and all those examples were on point. Numb arm = stroke 💯
@hakunamatata-my9vq 2 жыл бұрын
so yes I definitely have health anxiety - feeling winded = lung cancer - I have a headache = brain tumor - tender breasts = brest cancer - numb arm = heart attacks - occasionally my heart skips a beat = I'm dying - late period = ovarian cancer and so on....I hope I didn't trigger anyone's anxiety by this comment I'm just trying to say that there was a time when I thought that everyone thought like this.... honestly it's ridiculous how tf does my brain come to these conclusions
@ericpigg2689 2 жыл бұрын
I never gave this stuff a 2nd thought. About two years ago, I was diagnosed with early stage melanoma in a mole I had dismissed for YEARS. It was removed without issue, and I now have regular checkups. Since that time, I have struggled with health anxiety. I examine every mole, every bump, every pain, and I feel they are all terminal. I am having so much trouble getting out of this cycle. Thanks for making this video, it was helpful.
@kellyjijicat 4 ай бұрын
You’re not alone. I developed my health anxiety at a young age because my cousin died at a young age from skin cancer. But I’m on it! I learned to make a 2 week freak out. If two weeks I’m still concerned I’ll see a doctors.
@ericpigg2689 4 ай бұрын
@@kellyjijicat awesome! Good for you! I am doing better now. Trying to focus on my real health issues, like being overweight and reducing alcohol intake, rather than the rare diseases I conjure up in my head! Best of luck with your journey!
@muskankalra2516 2 жыл бұрын
Loved it, I am really feeling better now.
@aleeyahry1632 2 жыл бұрын
Omg that’s me ….asking so many questions so I can feel reassured. So anxious all the time about my health.
@sheltermommy9283 Жыл бұрын
I didn’t realize so many others suffer from this as well. Today has been tough. I literally had to rush out of Home Depot because I thought I was gonna pass out. I have a chronic pain condition that keeps this vicious circle of anxiety going. Everytime I feel pain I don’t think it’s my normal chronic pain I feel like it’s something way worse. Sometimes I try to rationalize like I’ve been dealing with this for so long and haven’t died yet so I must be ok. After watching videos of health anxiety I’m sure that’s what’s going on. I’ve been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder and panic disorder. Anxiety can be hell.
@raylenelove7560 2 жыл бұрын
So I am currently convincing myself that I have ovarian cancer. I have a doctors appointment today to get my symptoms assessed. Over the course of the years I have convinced myself that I have, colon cancer, breast cancer, MS, ovarian cancer, heart attack, stroke, diabetes, thyroid cancer, stomach cancer, pregnancy, and so much more. It has consumed me to the point where it is effecting my everyday life, and my relationship. I don’t know how to stop it.
@maishupfer5733 Жыл бұрын
I'm having a huge panic attack right now, I'm so grateful your video exists, it's calming me down right now.
@aashiqgibbs3980 5 ай бұрын
This is the most helpful video I've ever came across im back again
@nicolethompson4549 2 жыл бұрын
I had a blood clot back in August and since then I've been hyper aware of every little thing in my body. I've had ECGs, ultrasounds, blood tests and nothing is wrong but I just can't shake the feeling. It's really exhausting
@cWjkL8ysxOkrH66 Жыл бұрын
hey how did you find out about your blood clot? I'm currently struggling with fear of blood clots because I have this weird feeling on the inside part of my left elbow and it kind of feels like it's in my vein. I don't know how to properly spot a blood clot and I don't even know if they can appear on your arm. Would you please be so kind to tell me how you identified it? I'm 23 btw 😖
@laurakatherine9836 10 ай бұрын
Same here!
@lolanintendo3713 3 жыл бұрын
What I hate is when people say: ‘it hasn’t happened yet don’t worry about it’ ‘Just stop thinking about it’ Like, yeah I try but it isn’t that easy. The way I like to explain it is that the positive part my brain is one wave and the negative part of my brain is another wave. The positive wave is weak and small but the negative wave is a huge tsunami that knocks over buildings.
@rob-8582 3 жыл бұрын
100% agree 👍
@aifulin8581 3 жыл бұрын
Exactly. They say "don't worry, it hasn't happened yet", but all I'm hearing is "YET". Another one of my favourites is "you're going to attract it if you think about it too much", well thanks, that helped ~
@leapingjoseph8462 3 жыл бұрын
@@aifulin8581 , yes, that is an annoying one. That sure helps.
@foscorsohil8940 3 жыл бұрын
I actually have accepted that minor symptoms will keep happening. So unless they become severe I don't go to doctor and guess what? Most symptoms do not get worse and my mind stars ignoring them. An average human body is constantly fighting germs and protecting us and most of the time, it wins.
@lilblitz7406 2 жыл бұрын
@@aifulin8581 "you're going to extract it if you think alot abt it " sameeeee . Can we contact somewhere
@timrush8544 2 жыл бұрын
This was amazing. Thank you!
@johnnycade.switchblade 6 ай бұрын
I’m a hypochondriac. I had an awful illness last year and now it’s ruined my head. I hope that I could fix it soon. It has helped me out though, too, like I learned that I was allergic to almost everything, and I have Orthostatic Intolerence. Well, it has pros and cons. If you need to talk I’m here ❤
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