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Illness anxiety since last year
Hello I m facing this extreme illness anxiety since last year i get panic by any small change or minor symptoms in my body then end up googling it which even shows sever diseases like cancer which further increase anxiety.. also by small things I get panic of any infection like while getting haircut what if I cut and get hepatitis etc
I was perfectly fine before but all this started since second covid wave last year after we all got covid been through many tests doctors, also been bombarded with news of diseases, been hearing illness among friends relatives for almost 2 months this has impacted my mind a lot
Please guide me how to overcome this and return to my old self
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Every tomorrow has two handles. We can take hold of it with the handle of anxiety or the handle of faith.” – Henry Ward Beecher
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Hi,
Illness anxiety is the associations we have made of any minor physical symptoms with anxious thoughts. Which keeps on growing everyday.
These associations could be coz of past, ongoing situations.
Total drug-less treatment Hypnotherapy will help you to overcome these 100%. As it changes our subconscious programming completely within few sessions.
Thank You and Take care
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Hi. I am sorry you are feeling this way. I am sure this is tough. It looks like there is a subconscious trigger that has happened because of so many deaths and diseases that have happened during covid. There is subconscious fear of death that we need to heal in your own system. We have to create a safe space for you to discuss this and then successfully release the fear. Once released you will be able to move back to your old self. You’re brave. Stay
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Book a session with me to work on this. Love and healing ❤️
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IAD can be well treated with counseling sessions and homeopathic medicine effectively and without any side effects.
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you can contact me through online appointment for further assistance
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Hi Repetitive health related thoughts are due to anxiety.Anything unusual can trigger your anxiety.
Here the cause of anxiety to trigger is the COVID pandemic and deaths of many people especially the loved ones
Anxiety and any other disorders associated with should be treated.
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Consult a psychologist for psychological assessment and further therapy sessions.A counselor can refer you to a psychiatrist if medication is required.
with medications and counseling sessions you overcome your problem
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Regular exercise,Healthy diet, proper sleep,are helpful..
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The pandemic has created a lot of anxiety among the public. A lot of people have illness anxiety but the anxiety about health should not be too severe that it affects mental well-being. You feel anxious when you have minor symptoms. Avoid googling too much. If the equipment’s used at the barber shop are sterilised and sanitised there is nothing to worry about. Psychotherapy is an effective treatment for illness anxiety. The second wave of covid has created a lot of anxiety among the public because it was a difficult period for many people in India. You can gradually work on reducing anxiety levels about health and diseases. Having a calm and positive mindset will help. Do not worry counselling sessions will help you. You can return to your old self.
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Consult a psychologist
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Contact me for counselling session. Along with counselling I can suggest natural foods to calm the mind.
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Hi ! You are simply overthinking, don't worry and practice Mindfulness. It is common after this Covid situation.
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Consult a counseling psychologist to help you overcome this .
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Divert attention to some productive activity.
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Stop using google baba..Self-diagnosis through search engines may lead to excessive worrying and anxiety, especially in people with no medical training. Research literature has associated anxiety and cyberchondria with problematic internet searching for medical information.
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what a simple headache symptom looks like in search engine?
people tend to start a search with a common symptom such as a simple headache. Then they will escalate their browsing process and start searching for information about migraine and brain tumors, and Google’s algorithms will be serving them in the results.
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Googling for a diagnosis is commonplace, but using search engines as a diagnostic aid can be a horrible idea. Google’s search algorithms and ranking system use a probability model that tends to serve search results that are clicked more often. That doesn’t necessarily mean that the search rankings prioritize the most comprehensive, reliable, and accurate sources.
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Ms. Manasi Tambe
Counselling Psychologist
2 yrs exp
Pune
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Apart from what other practitioners have mentioned, join a support group. That would help too.
Sharing some links to resources below that are useful for what you're facing:-
https://youtu.be/f-0uvyohlmc
Try using this tool for health anxiety
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consult on Practo
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Dr. Seema Aggarwal (PhD)
Counselling Psychologist
9 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi,
It seems like you are facing Health Anxiety.
Stop googling your symptoms.
Need to restructure your thoughts
Counseling will be beneficial.
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Consult a Psychologist
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Being too much vigilant about yourself results in such condition.
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Ms. Hema Sampath
Counselling Psychologist
18 yrs exp
Bangalore
Seek a professional support..
Consult a psychological Counselor to overcome this issue..
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