Health Anxiety
Health anxiety is characterised by excessive worry about having or developing a serious illness, which can significantly impact daily life. Health anxiety is closely linked to obsessive-compulsive disorder.
How Can I Help...
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I offer a range of therapeutic approaches that can help both children and adults with this presentation:
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Talking therapy which can be adapted for Neurodiverse individuals.
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Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) can be utilised to work on distress tolerance and emotional regulation.
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Parenting support and training sessions.
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Family therapy.
What are the symptoms of Health Anxiety...
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Constantly worry about your health and well-being.
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Frequently check your body for signs of illness, such as lumps, tingling, or pain.
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Seek constant reassurance from others that you are not ill.
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Doubt the accuracy of medical tests or a doctor's diagnosis.
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Obsessively research health information online or in the media.
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Avoid topics related to serious illness, like medical TV shows.
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Act as if you are ill, such as avoiding physical activities.
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Book Recommendations
Overcoming Health Anxiety: A Self Help Guide Using Cognitive Behavioural Techniques
– 26th Nov, 2009
by Rob Wilson (Author) & David Veale (Author)
