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Over thinking about health
Dear Dr please help me what to do why i always thinking about my health to much if anything is happening i am thinking big diseases like when i coughing i am thinking lung cancer and when throat irritation i thinking throat cancer please help me what to do .. how this can stop .
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Worrying over small health or physical related thing uncontrollably, its health anxiety. The fear you have in mind can be overcome through hypnotherapy completely. Constantly thinking about health disturbs our life & routine. Certain modifications in our belief system are necessary for change.
Start countering your thoughts positively
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Consult a Psychologist to talk about the anxiety you are experiencing. This will address the underlying issues that contribute to your feelings and actions by replacing those with more rational and realistic thoughts. You will develop practical strategies for reframing and harnessing your thoughts
With Professional care treating health anxiety also called hypochondria you will make lifestyle changes, and with counselling and Cognitive behavioral therapy for health anxiety your fears will subside enabling you to feel better and manage in a positive manner effectively.
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Consult a Psychologist.
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Try relaxation skills, deep breathing, mindfulness practice, being in nature, or other soothing activities that ground you back in the present moment. These are some tools that can help you to refocus attention when facing Heath anxiety fearful thoughts.
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Thanks for reaching out. How long has it been since you have been having anxious thoughts about your health? It can be stressful when you often have anxious thoughts about your health. You want to feel calm. What you are going through could be health anxiety. Consult a psychologist and explain about the anxious thoughts you have about your health. With a psychologist you can provide a detailed description about your family, childhood, and lifestyle.
Having worrying thoughts about your health even though the condition is not serious is making you feel anxious. It is important to remember that you can overcome worrying thoughts about your health and feel calm.
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Consult a psychologist
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Contact me for counselling sessions. Along with counselling I can suggest natural foods to calm the mind.
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Hello,
You are feeling anxious around your health. A small concern is also bothering you with bigger assumptions.
There is so much information around us that we read, watch and absorb on a daily basis. It can be overwhelming at times.To assure yourself of your fitness you can follow a healthy diet, active lifestyle and regular health checkups. That shall bring relief.
On the mental health level, widen your thought bandwidth towards solutions.Today with great advancement even if there a health concern, there are also numerous evidence based successful solutions to it.
Develop faith in the good in life.Increase your gratitude power for everything you have in life. Affirm a sound mind and hence a healthy body.
Your mindset is your biggest asset. Believe and you shall be.
You can connect for further assistance.
Happy Healthy Living!
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These are the symptoms of health anxiety, and these can be helped out with the help of therapy sessions. Please connect online for proper guidance. Till then practice deep breathing.
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Hi,It seems you have health anxiety.Consult a psychologist for professional help
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It seems that you have health related anxiety. Please consult a counselling psychologist or therapist who can provide you with the support and strategies to manage your anxiety. They can work with you to challenge your anxious thoughts and develop healthier perspectives. Take Care!
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CBT. Please consult a counselling psychologist. Kindly reach out for a 1:1 session.
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Be gentle with yourself and understand that managing health anxiety takes time. With the right guidance and support, you can develop skills to manage this anxiety and regain a sense of calm.
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Ms. Revathi Mohan
Counselling Psychologist
8 yrs exp
Coimbatore
Dear You,
The condition you are mentioning sounds like health anxiety. However, I request you to understand the fact that you are beyond your own diagnosis that you googled.
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Strongly suggest you to get appointment from a qualified counselling psychologist. They help you to understand whether your thoughts are rational or not. Also, they make you to perceive your beliefs in a different perspective.
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Mr. Sandeep Kumar
Psychologist
12 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Hi dear concerned, Physical You are perfectly fine it's just a psychological condition where excessive, persistent, and unrealistic worry about your health is affecting you.
It's completely curable and manageable
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For management kindly Consult both Psychiatrist and clinical psychologist.
You can connect with our experts through practo for management of GAD.
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# stop caffeine or any other stimulants
# learning about anxiety management skills
# stop reading about symptoms of illness on the internet
# practice active mindfulness technique only
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Ms. Smriti
Counselling Psychologist
15 yrs exp
Bangalore
This is called health anxiety..try to focus on lifestyle modification
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