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I have severe health anxiety and I don't know how to calm it down it's very difficult
I am always googling some of the other symptoms and then panic that I might be having this disease or that...
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It can be very overwhelming to constantly worry about symptoms and fear the worst. Try to remind yourself that frequent Googling can increase your anxiety rather than help, and it's often not accurate or helpful to self-diagnose. Consider reaching out to a mental health professional who can provide you with strategies to manage anxiety and help you develop healthier coping mechanisms. Practicing grounding techniques, deep breathing exercises, or mindfulness can also help calm your mind in the moment. Remember, you're not alone, and support is available to help you feel more in control and at peace.
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I understand how overwhelming and distressing severe health anxiety can feel, especially when it leads to constant Googling of symptoms and panic about potential illnesses.
What you’re experiencing is not uncommon — your brain is trying to protect you but is getting stuck in a cycle of fear and reassurance-seeking.
The first step is to gently reduce your urge to search symptoms online, as it often increases anxiety rather than relieves it.
Practicing calming techniques like deep breathing (such as the 4-7-8 method) can help your mind slowly feel more in control.
It’s also helpful to challenge anxious thoughts with evidence-based reflection: ask yourself what you would say to a friend in your situation.
Most importantly, you’re not alone in this — working with a psychologist trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) can make a significant difference in helping you manage these thoughts and reconnect with a sense of peace and safety in your body.
You are already on the path to healing by reaching out, and that’s a powerful step forward..
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You’re describing classic signs of health anxiety, where the mind becomes stuck in a cycle of scanning the body, googling symptoms, and then panicking over imagined illnesses. This is emotionally exhausting and mentally overwhelming.
To calm it:
1. Break the Google habit—set a “no symptom search” rule and replace the urge with grounding (like 5-4-3-2-1 technique).
2. Challenge your thoughts—ask, “Is this a fact or just fear?”
3. Daily journaling—note your triggers and rate your anxiety. You’ll begin to see patterns and realize how much is thought-driven.
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Connect with the psychologist to resolve inner conflicts.
Practice Grounding Technique:
5–4–3–2–1:
5 things you can see
4 you can touch
3 you can hear
2 you can smell
1 you can taste
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What you are experiencing is called hypochondria. It is a health anxiety issue and you can easily overcome it through some therapeutic interventions like CBT and NLP and other holistic healing techniques. Don’t worry about it too much. There are many many like you who face this. Reach out for a consultation. For starters you may just want to start by reading about how “hypochondria” got its name. It’s a story about a man. Quite fascinating :) read about that, it may help ease you. And reach out whenever you are comfortable
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It seems to be IAD. It's a type of anxiety disorder.
It needs to be treated asap otherwise it may get complicated.
It can be well treated with counseling sessions and homeopathic medicine effectively if required.
It needs to be addressed in a holistic approach for complete recovery.
You need an expert Psychologist who is a good homeopathic physician.
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I have been working as a Homeopathic Psychiatrist and Counseling psychologist for the last 17 years. You can contact me through an online appointment for further assistance
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Ms. Rizwana Parvin T M
Counselling Psychologist
7 yrs exp
Coimbatore
Stop googling about various symptoms,the more you browse, the more it will appear to be present.... Keep a good daily routine like good diet, exercise and good sleep, your health anxiety will come under control
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Ms. Garima Chauhan
Clinical Psychologist
3 yrs exp
Delhi
Hi,
Thank you for sharing this. What you’re experiencing is called Health Anxiety (or Illness Anxiety Disorder), and it’s more common than you think—especially in today’s digital age where constant Googling of symptoms can create a cycle of panic.
It’s not your fault, but it can be treated effectively. Therapy, especially Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), can help you:
• Identify and challenge anxious thoughts
• Break the habit of reassurance-seeking (like symptom checking online)
• Learn calming techniques to manage panic when it arises
You’re not alone, and the good news is—you can feel better with the right support.
Warmly,
Garima Chauhan
Clinical Psychologist
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