Health Anxiety Show

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In today's episode i'll share with you how one word (which in relation to health anxiety was introduced to us by Claire Weekes) has the potential of healing health anxiety for good. A deep exploration into the powers that we hold around the simplest responses to any element of health anxiety.

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In today's episode I want to share a pivital moment in my health anxiety healing journey. This 'more than anxiety moment' was enough to take me from nervous suffering to healinhg almost in an instant, and I hope it can do the same for you. 

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Today, the most important question a health anxiety sufferer must ask themselves regularly in order to kickstart their true recovery. See you on the inside!

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In today's episode of the health anxiety podcast I want to dive deep into the anxiety symptoms that have been taking over all aspects of your life recently. We're going to learn about the main reasons these anxiety symptoms stick around even while implementing our change work and why the travel from one body part to another. 

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Dennis

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Today we dive deep into the keys to health anxiety healing. These are principles to be followed for lasting relief from the deep sensitization that comes with Hypochondria and I hope they speak to you deeply.

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Often, health anxiety habits can become lifestyle patterns that take us deeper into fear centered perceptions. These fear centered perceptions can connect from fears within the body and external fear which is why it's so important to bring them to light and begin reversing them.

In this episode you will learn,

• Why we unconsciously continue to enact these health anxiety habits
• How these health anxiety habits continue to enhance our fear perceptions
• How we can begin to dissolve these anxious patterns and find inner safety

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Dennis

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Today, on the health anxiety podcast show we take power back from these symptoms of anxiety. These anxiety symptoms can take over our focus and use up a lot of energy. However, it no longer has to be this way as long as you can begin applying the practical steps from this podcast episode.

In this episode you will learn,

• What will no longer work for you in relation to your anxiety healing
• How indifference towards the anxiety symptoms can set you free
• Why it's so important to notice what doesn't work for you and your health anxiety healing

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Dennis

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Today, on the health anxiety podcast show we dive deep into the subconscious mind, and body. I'll share with you the safety rule that your unconscious side clings onto which keeps your health anxiety and all its elements alive.

In this episode you will learn,

• How the unconscious mind interprets the present and the future
• Why anxiety symptoms feel so life threatening
• How to begin training the unconscious to sort of safety instead of danger

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Dennis

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Health anxiety (hypochondria) can take up most of our attention no matter what we do throughout the day. The constant checking into anxiety symptoms, falling for intrusive thoughts, and perceived situational anxiety catastrophe can cause great emotional turmoil. 

That is why on today's episode of the health anxiety podcast I will show you the most important initial steps you need to take to begin eliminating health anxiety for good and getting back to the life you deserve to live. 

In this episode you will learn,

• What the true definition of your unconscious mind is
• The most important reason for why catastrophic thoughts become a habit
• How one simple mindset shift can lessen the fear around your anxiety symptoms

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Dennis

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Acceptance is admitting the fear that what we’re dealing with is health anxiety, nothing more and nothing less. However, why is it so hard to admit this truth to ourselves? Today we dive deep into a crucial health anxiety topic so we can overcome the fear, let’s go.

In this episode you will learn,

• Why it's so challenging for health anxiety sufferers to admit to their sound physical health
• How 'secondary gains' prevent us from seeing the truths behind health anxiety
• How to find peace from these repeated anxiety symptoms

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Today on the health anxiety podcast I'll share with you the 4 stages a health anxiety sufferer goes through on their way to true inn healing. Which stage or stages do you find yourself in most recently?

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The practical side of healing health anxiety is even more important than the theory around what we need to do. Therefore, this health anxiety podcast episode will guide you on what to do in order to get results over health anxiety right now.

In this episode you will learn,

• Targeted skill sets for healing anxiety healing
• Why an arsenal of 'responding' techniques is so important 
• How to get to the root of your health anxiety patterns

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Dennis

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Today we will dive deep into the challenges of letting health anxiety go. Letting go of health anxiety can also be challenging due to:

1. Uncertainty and Fear of the Unknown: Health anxiety often stems from a fear of the unknown and the uncertainty surrounding one's health. The mind tends to fixate on potential health issues, leading to a constant state of worry and anticipation of negative outcomes. The fear of not being in control can make it difficult to let go.

2. Cognitive Patterns and Catastrophizing: Individuals with health anxiety often engage in cognitive patterns such as catastrophizing, where they imagine the worst-case scenarios about their health. Breaking free from these ingrained thought patterns requires conscious effort and often involves challenging and changing deeply rooted beliefs about illness and danger.

3. Reassurance Seeking and Hypervigilance: Seeking reassurance from healthcare professionals, frequent monitoring of bodily sensations, and excessive research on symptoms are common behaviors associated with health anxiety. This constant vigilance can reinforce the anxiety loop, as it provides temporary relief but perpetuates the underlying fear. Letting go involves resisting the urge to seek reassurance and gradually reducing hypervigilant behaviors.

If the health anxiety guy podcast is helping you on your path towards healing please share with someone or an anxiety support group in need. It would mean so much to me. 

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Dennis

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Letting go of fixations on anxiety symptoms, especially for individuals dealing with health anxiety, can be challenging due to various psychological and cognitive factors. Here are some reasons why it might be difficult:

1. Catastrophic Thinking: Health anxiety often involves catastrophic thinking, where individuals tend to interpret minor symptoms as signs of serious illness. Breaking free from this cycle requires changing thought patterns and challenging irrational beliefs.

2. Hyperawareness of Bodily Sensations: Health anxiety sufferers are often hyperaware of bodily sensations and tend to focus intensely on any changes or discomfort. This heightened sensitivity can make it challenging to shift attention away from perceived symptoms.

3. Confirmation Bias: People with health anxiety may selectively attend to information that confirms their health concerns while ignoring or dismissing evidence to the contrary. This confirmation bias reinforces their fixation on anxiety symptoms.

If the health anxiety guy podcast is helping you on your path towards healing please share with someone or an anxiety support group in need. It would mean so much to me. 

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Dennis

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Often we have a difficult time giving ourselves permission to heal health anxiety due to the overwhelming resistance that comes with things changing in our lives.

Giving ourselves permission to let go of worry and anxiety can be challenging due to a variety of psychological and emotional factors. Here are some reasons why it can be difficult:

1. Fear of Loss of Control: Anxiety often gives individuals a false sense of control over potential negative outcomes. Letting go of worry may feel like relinquishing control, even though excessive worry doesn't necessarily lead to better outcomes.

2. Cognitive Habits: Over time, worrying can become a habit. The brain forms neural pathways associated with worry, making it easier for the mind to default to anxious thoughts. Breaking these cognitive habits requires conscious effort and practice.

3. Negative Reinforcement: In some cases, worrying may be reinforced by occasional positive outcomes. For example, worrying about a potential problem might lead to taking preventive actions, and if the problem doesn't occur, the individual might associate worrying with successful problem-solving.

4. Catastrophic Thinking: Anxiety often involves catastrophic thinking, where individuals imagine the worst possible outcomes. Breaking free from this pattern requires challenging and changing these negative thought patterns.

If the health anxiety guy podcast is helping you on your path towards healing please share with someone or an anxiety support group in need. It would mean so much to me. 

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Dennis

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Understanding the do's and don'ts of health anxiety healing is crucial for individuals looking to overcome this challenging condition. Health anxiety, also known as illness anxiety disorder, is characterized by excessive worry about having a serious medical condition despite having little or no medical evidence to support the belief.

In this episode you will learn,

• Why we focus too much on what to do rather than putting an end to old health anxiety habits
• How to approach new lifestyle changes that support health anxiety recovery
• The proper mindset for total transformation around health anxiety

If the health anxiety guy podcast is helping you on your path towards healing please share with someone or an anxiety support group in need. It would mean so much to me. 

Enjoy!

Dennis

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