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Health Anxiety

People affected by health anxiety have an obsessional preoccupation with the idea that they are currently (or will be) experiencing a physical illness. The most common health anxieties tend to centre on conditions such as cancer, HIV, AIDs, etc

One of the main symptoms of health anxiety is that you may scan your body for signs that you are developing a physical illness. For example, a person experiencing health anxiety may interpret their headache as a brain tumour. Some people affected by this disorder may also link nonphysical problems to having a serious illness. An example of this is may be someone who forgets where they have put their phone or their house keys believing that this means that they have Alzheimer’s disease.

Some individuals who experience this type of anxiety disorder are so convinced that they have a certain physical illness, that all of their focus will be placed on obtaining a diagnosis. They will go to as many doctors as they can and if they do not receive confirmation of a diagnosis, they may continue to seek second, third and fourth opinions from other doctors. In such instances, many different tests

How common is Health Anxiety?

Health anxiety is experienced by 6.7 % of people in England.

How can we help?

You will first need an assessment with one of our therapists. You will have an opportunity to talk about your difficulties and what your goals are. During your assessment you will be able to discuss treatment options with your therapist, where you may both decide on a therapy that is best suited to your needs. The therapy and can support you to enable you to make positive changes via the telephone or in person.

To speak to someone in confidence for advice or to arrange an appointment please contact our team on Freephone 0800 230 0688

For Further Information please click on the links below

http://www.patient.co.uk/health/health-anxiety-a-self-help-guide

http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hypochondria/pages/introduction.aspx

Other Difficulties

Self Help Resources

Take a look at some of the websites and apps that can support you.

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https://www.nhs.uk
https://www.investorsinpeople.com
https://www.livingwage.org.uk

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