How to Manage Health Anxiety
Health anxiety can make even mild physical sensations feel overwhelming. A headache might trigger panic. A skipped heartbeat can send you down a Google rabbit hole searching for answers. Before you know it, reassurance-seeking, symptom checking, and constant Googling take over your day.
Health anxiety is real, common, and exhausting and struggling with it does not mean you’re weak. While it may not disappear overnight, health anxiety can become more manageable with the right tools and strategies.
Below are five practical strategies we often share with clients to manage health anxiety, reduce spiraling thoughts, and regain a sense of calm.
Navigating a mental health crisis (quick tips)
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Things to tell your anxious mind…
When we feel anxious, our automatic response is often to let our mind run wild and go into a downward spiral triggering even more anxious thoughts🌪️
To overcome this negative pattern, try the following:
1. Label your feelings and thoughts, such as “this is just anxiety”💬
2. Challenge your anxious/negative thoughts by picking a few of the statements above that resonate with you and repeat them to yourself in your head, over and over again🔂
*anxious thoughts may still creep in, but the key here is repetition and consistency. The same statements may not work every time so be sure to switch them up each time🔀
Remember, you have the power to control your mind, even when things feel out of control🌀The mind is everything, what you think you become🌷🌼
Still struggling with using this coping skill? Reach out and schedule a free phone consultation to start your healing journey today❤️🩹
How to relax when you are stressed.
Try some progressive muscle relaxation. This technique can also be used for those who struggle with insomnia.
4 Tips for Dealing with Anxiety
If you struggle with anxiety, you're not alone. Remember that you have the power to manage your symptoms and feel better. Anxiety is a normal part of the human experience, and it's okay to ask for help. You deserve to feel calm, grounded, and in control.
✅By practicing self-care, seeking support, and using coping skills, you can reduce your anxiety and live a more fulfilling life.