Evidence Based Practices for Health Anxiety and Somatic Symptom Disorders

Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Qualified Clinical Supervisor. She received her PhD in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Florida in 2002. In addition to being a practicing clinician, she has provided training to counselors, social workers, nurses and case managers internationally since 2006 through AllCEUs.com Evidence Based Practices for #HealthAnxiety and Somatic Symptom Disorders
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[@DocSnipes]

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[@BecomeConsciousNow]

I love what you said in the beginning about doctors telling patients that their symptoms are all in their head. I had that experience with my doctor and I kept telling him 6 times that the symptoms I had was real and not in my head and that science just hadn't caught up yet to know what is wrong with me. The problem still hasn't been resolved because I've just lost all faith in doctors because they don't know what they are doing. As you said, when the patient isn't believed it ruins the relationship and trust you have with them. I'm really impressed that you picked up on this Doc!!

[@DocSnipes]

😀Ty very much!

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[@shayaeido8405]

Absolutely! And when they always cut you off and refuse to even listen, like how can you fix anything if you aren’t even open to hearing about it? 9/10 doctors are quacks.

[@Revive_AL]

One of my struggles since childhood, especially the cog processing. You inspire me to keep learning and researching mental/behavioral health and help people. Your dedication is appreciated 🙌🏼🖤✨

[@DocSnipes]

Too kind. Thanks for watching! Wishing you peace, health, and, happiness.

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[@angel.heart007]

I wish there were more studies done. I’d gladly help! Every symptom I have, head pain, arm numbing, leg pain, abdomen, palpitations anyyyyything. My brain hyper fixates on it and it snowballs. Ona good note I have found some real health issues and I can deal with it. But now I feel like every symptom will lead to something serious. I just feel like it’s being missed. It’s a horrible and vicious cycle.

[@DocSnipes]

Thank you for watching the video and for sharing

[@ScoobyWu2000]

Thank you for talking about this as an illness. Thank you for not using hypochondria. It gets made fun of but it’s not fun to live with.

[@DocSnipes]

You’re so welcome. I appreciate you watching.

[@cesarabreu3847]

You are awesome! Thank you for your wisdom!

[@DocSnipes]

You are so welcome

[@yourenough3]

Thank you!! Appreciate your channel.

[@DocSnipes]

Thanks for watching!

[@idajj.1625]

Magnificent content!!!! Thank you🙏🙏🙏

[@DocSnipes]

😀 Thanks for watching.

[@gailc.501]

Thank you! This was helpful as I was feeling stuck with a client who has chronic illness and loved ones with somatic symptoms related to trauma. I appreciate you sharing your personal experience to help educate us on this issue.

[@DocSnipes]

Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.

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[@steveadiska6834]

This is excellent content. Thank you!

[@DocSnipes]

Thanks for watching

[@janflower4068]

.... Oops posted my comments before I was done I meant to say I think you're doing a superb job and lightning people and educating people as to how and where the progress we have has come from and where it needs to go from here. It is TRULY as if my exact thoughts over the last 48 hours floated around and found their way to your KZbin channel. Thank you for your work and thank you for listening I hope to comment again soon perhaps you and your viewers can help me or guide me through a particular situation I'm working on. History everyone having a good day and a happy mother's Day to all the mothers and I do mean all, maybe your grandmother caring for a grandchild maybe you're a grandfather caring for a grandchild or a single father or a parents to a fur baby, whatever kind of caregiver you are happy mother's Day tomorrow. 😻

[@DocSnipes]

Thanks for watching. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness.

[@janflower4068]

Super great stuff Doc, right from the start especially on thru the fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome and other diseases that can be quite severe and life-threatening, and on through the subsequent causes of re-traumatizing and creating more events just going through the motions of trying to attain proper diagnosis and health,

[@DocSnipes]

Thanks for watching! Wishing you peace, health, and, happiness.

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[@wwboratww3827]

Thank you!! 🙏🏼🤗

[@DocSnipes]

You’re so welcome. Thanks for watching the video.

[@lj6819]

I've had somatization disorder now for 12 years being diagnosed only 6 years ago. After hundreds of doctors appointments and multiple tests like m.r.i.s, ct scans, ultrasounds over that 12 year span, nothing has been found from these symptoms that I go through. I've tried meds, cognitive behavior therapy, acupuncture and almost everything in the book these past 6 years yet I still suffer from this debilitating disease. I applied for social security disability and got it right away as have just been crippled by this disease. Scary thing is that you don't know what's real and what's not. I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer last year even though I felt no symptoms for that one particular thing. It was found as I had an m.r.i. for swelling under my jaw. My shrink said to stay away from doctors while my doctor said if i'm dealing with real symptoms, i must follow up with a doctor. I feel real painful and destressing symptoms....what do I do? Any advice would be appreciated?

[@irinas4100]

Excellent video!

[@DocSnipes]

Thank you very much!

[@judithwallace2091]

Wonderful! It's a bit off topic but I am working with anxiety associated with grief. Grief Yoga (Paul Denniston) was recommended. Tried some loss impact exercises. It seems very good.

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[@kiainfpe9949]

Thank you. This has been very helpful. I'm always looking for different ways to help people look at a person's mental health struggles from the point of view of the person struggling. 2 ppl can experience temperature differently based on their physiology etc. Does that mean their experience isn't reality? ...it is for them. How invalidating (patronising??) would I be if I told them their experience of the temperature was wrong. Not only would it break the bond, it would limit my effectiveness from that point on.

[@DocSnipes]

Thanks for watching! Wishing you peace, health, and, happiness.

[@melissastjgreen]

Just the mention of kidney cancer has me worried I have it now. Will be using these techniques and going to the doctor as soon as my health insurance begins 😩

[@DocSnipes]

I am sorry about that. Thanks for watching the video

[@carmensavu5122]

I developed health anxiety after my dad was diagnosed with myeloma earlier this year. I have to say, I felt my skin run cold when I heard about back pain and kidney cancer. I've also been having back pain. But I shook it off quickly when you mentioned good test results (I've had bloodwork and my kidneys are fine and my doctor mentioned nothing about iffy blood counts or anything). And the probability strategy works. What's the more likely cause of my intermittent back pain? Kidney cancer at 33 with no family history, or my terrible sitting and sleeping posture that my flat mates have been commenting on for months?

[@DocSnipes]

I appreciate you watching

[@rocks1012]

The dismissal from doctors is the worst part, and I don’t think I’ve yet met a doctor who doesn’t do that. I’ve been having a lot of issues recently, and they’ve gotten worse and worse. On the more mild side I’ve had severe dizziness, bad side cramps breathing problems, headaches, neck and back pain, plugged ears, post-nasal drip and coughing, etc. But more severely, I’ve coughed up blood, had my tongue physically swell up, bad acid reflux, fainted briefly, had really poor circulation (white nails and randomly hit face and worse dizziness) and quickly worsening vision even though a couple months ago I had 20/20 vision, bouts of depression and brain fog. I’ve been from clinic to clinic to clinic because my family doctor had just told me to go on walks to “help with anxiety”, but I get the same thing, doctors checking my blood tests, taking x-rays, clearing me by saying that it could just be depression or “hypochondriasis”. It’s a hard battle, I’ve also just started on ADHD medications so sometimes my doctor says that maybe I should just stop it and I’ll feel better. I have, and my severe ADHD makes my issues worse bc I can’t deal with them rationally. My dad also has just won the battle with cancer, and my mom just recently had a seizure for no apparent reason. I also have type 1 diabetes and all the issues come with that. It’s stressful when there are so many things it can be, and it feels like you have to take it into your own hands when no one around you believes you or takes you seriously. I’m only 19 so mental health is where doctors usually jump to because I’m so young, but I’m having very real problems. I’ve even been hoping for a seizure or something just to have people really listen to me. Taking the time to really take people seriously is incredibly important.

[@DocSnipes]

Good luck with your ongoing efforts to get help. Sounds like you are advocating for yourself and getting second and third opinions. All good. I hope you find a Doctor that can help you. Thanks for watching! Wishing you peace, health, and, happiness.

[@TheManlol12]

Hey how are things now? I read this comment and I swear I could’ve written it. I’m 23. Like every symptom. Everything. I swear

[@tomsale5142]

So TMS is this to?

[@tomlehmann306]

The physical symptoms are the absolute worst. I’ve been having horrible stomach issues now and all I’m worried about is my stomach and esophagus

[@DocSnipes]

I am sorry about that and I appreciate you watching. What is the first thing you are planning to do to address health anxiety?

[@tomlehmann306]

@@DocSnipes I’ve been doing CBT therapy, and am seeing a psychiatrist this week because the medication I’m on doesn’t work.

[@rbelle8]

I believe that mental illness can develop for no apparent reason at all. People can experience it with no cause or trigger. I do not believe that a history of trauma or being from a disadvantaged background means that one may overreact or obtain a diagnosis 100% of the time. Many individuals have been able to improve their quality of life, show resiliency and become high functioning executives, doctors, lawyers, engineers, etc. Sometimes those life experiences, that some would consider traumatic, were used as a motivation. I hope that researchers are still ethical with these findings and not manipulating or omitting variables to steer outcomes.

[@williamscottwilliamsen665]

There's a reason for everything

[@DocSnipes]

Thanks for watching! Wishing you peace, health, and, happiness.

[@ernestparham8376]

Trauma environment, Genes stress this can all factor into mental illness. Just because someone is high functioning does not mean they still not dealing with the symptoms of their mental health problems.

[@freeeagle6517]

Mam ...Can anxiety cause muscle fatigue and lightheadedness dizziness fainting feeling?

[@charmain2126]

Yes.

[@affnas3298]

I did ECG and blood works include CBC but still having fear

[@DocSnipes]

I am sorry about that and I appreciate you watching the video

[@rbelle8]

I felt invalidated when a local police officer failed to document he witnessed water on the ground when my basement was flooded. 😳Instead, he noted that I was uncertain if it was the water department arriving at the home. He indicated that they did not need to work on the pipes. I called the water department so I knew they were coming… 😆

[@DocSnipes]

Thanks for watching

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[@emma-my8bn]

Mine comes and goes. I literally have to tell myself I do not have a mental illness.

[@DocSnipes]

I am sorry you are struggling with anxiety. Other videos you might be interested in can be found at kzbin.infosearch?query=anxiety

[@Motherhood2Menopause]

Question: I was recently diagnosed with ADHD.. RitAlin definitely did absolutely nothing for me. I was 1000% less productive on it . My psychiatrist then suggested to try Vyvanse, he started me on a very small dosage of 10mg.. To try 2-3 days to see if I felt better, that felt absolutely nothing, then he told me same with taking 2(20 mg for 2-3 days) Well a very bizarre thing occurred the first day of taking 20 mg felt like I could conquer /complete absolutely any task given. Now, the 2nd day on the 20mg, polar opposite. Wasn’t motivated as I was on day one with 20 mg. So now I am on day 3 of 30mg of the Vyvanse, well same thing but the first 2 days felt great, very focused , concentration Was absolutely on point . Day 3 on the 30mg (today) felt again nothing like I was taking a placebo.. I am just very , very curious how ppl know without a shadow of a doubt they have found the absolute correct dosage that works for them, He had me prepared once I begin the 40 mg tomorrow, and if it is too …only great /works and I feel better only a day or 2 and then stops.. he is prepared to give me 50mg. I am in my late 40’s and have been on Wellbutrin 300XR for almost 12 years and I also take Xanax (all of these ) prescribed by my same psychiatrist…. He wants to get me on the correct ADD medication before we being weaning me off of the Wellbutrin (which by the way I will honestly say) as I have as I want off of the Wellbutrin…. I am SOOOO scared to. For A) the withdrawal symptoms and B) that I will begin to gain weight :(:( Any advice , suggestions, opinions welcome . Please give me your personal advice as if you have loved it too or advice you’d give to a family member.. thank you for your time.

[@DocSnipes]

I can't give that specific of feedback. Consult your Doctor or get a second medical opinion. Thanks for watching! Wishing you peace, health, and, happiness.

[@Motherhood2Menopause]

@@DocSnipes thank you. So far, day 2 taking 40mg of Vyvanse good.. in 2 days if I need I think I will try the 50mg. I just cannot tell any difference in mg so far..regarding the area of my brain where I can focus, process and (will be ) much less or not so much impulsive (as of yet ) It may take the 70mg for me. Who knows. Just glad thus far I am responding very well to my Vyvanse. Happy Sunday to you .😇😊

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[@abbeyrose95]

@@Motherhood2Menopause Vyvanse is terrible I had an allergic reaction to it