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Health anxiety can make you constantly worry about your health, interpret normal physical sensations as signs of serious illness, or seek repeated reassurance from others. In this section you’ll find a collection of articles exploring health anxiety, what causes it, how it affects daily life, and practical advice to help you manage it. If you’re looking for professional support, use the links below to learn more about how counselling can help or book a free consultation.
Health anxiety, a condition marked by excessive worry about having a serious illness, can be debilitating. It can lead to a cycle of self-checking, doctor visits, and internet searches, all in an attempt to find reassurance. Yet, this reassurance is … Read more
Health anxiety, a persistent worry about having a serious illness, can be debilitating. It can disrupt daily life, causing distress and fear. Finding a health anxiety therapist nearby can be a crucial step towards recovery. A specialised therapist can provide … Read more
Health anxiety is a pervasive concern that can significantly impact one's life. It goes beyond normal worry about health, evolving into an obsessive fear of having or acquiring a serious illness. This fear can be so intense that it interferes … Read more
Health anxiety is a complex and often misunderstood condition. It's more than just a worry about one's health. For those affected, it's a persistent fear of having or developing a serious illness, despite medical reassurances. This fear can be debilitating, … Read more
Hypochondria, also known as health anxiety, is a condition characterised by chronic worry about one's health. Those with hypochondria often think they are sick when there is no evidence to support this belief. They may fixate on a certain symptom and believe … Read more