Overcoming Health Anxiety and A Fear of Death | Mental Health Webinar

Do you have health anxiety? In part two of his webinar Ken Goodman, LCSW shares the treatments and approaches to addressing health anxiety.
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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
7:02 Overcoming Illness Anxiety Overview
15:12 Demand Reality
29:41 Exposures for Illness Anxiety
30:55 Blood Pressure Exposure Example
34:03 Mindset for Exposures
44:00 Relaxation Breathing
47:52 Exposure Therapy Example
58:39 Q&A

[@dillondonnelly1108]

I never comment on videos, but I have been going through extreme health anxiety for the past month, and both parts of these videos have helped tremendously. Thank you guys for doing what you do!

[@PhuzzBuzz]

They've helped me a lot too. I am glad I was able to find these.

[@angheloherrera]

Same here

[@nancycen4873]

I also found myself lucky enough to find these videos.

[@rhondapelletier2141]

Ditto!!!!

[@Expansion1111]

Yes anytime I have a flare up in symptoms I Listen to this. Huge help

[@casario2808]

For me the Health Anxiety often leads me into depression, which on top of the anxiety makes things even worse. All the more reason to try to look at HA as an "opponent" as Part 1 talks about and recognizing the lies etc. at the source

[@angel.heart007]

Hearing this helps, but as I listen to this video, my anxiety is through the roof at the moment. I don’t check/google anymore. I talk to and tell my anxiety “okay do what you need to do and hurry up” I tell myself I’m fine. BUT it’s still here. I’ve been fighting anxiety for over 11 years. I’ve had so many tests done and I know I’m okay. But I do have some health issues and when I feel the symptoms related to those issues my anxiety is triggered then immediately I go straight to thinking I’m dying. With that I head straight to go use the bathroom. Never fails. Breathing techniques make me lightheaded most of the time. What helps me calm down is typing my thoughts in a forum or comment here to help feel better. Sometime I get better but then I fall back into the anxiety loop. The techniques I’ve learned through therapy helps but I’m still fighting. I can’t even take my prescribed medication as I feel the medication does more harm to my organs than calms my anxiety. And YES I can’t stand taking my BP. I purchased a home one and I hate looking at it. It’s comforting to know I’m not the only one who has these crazy thoughts, behaviors and extreme worries. Ugh.

[@avamiller2325]

Angel Heart, I’m the exact same way as you,and I don’t know what to do at this point 😞

[@angel.heart007]

@@avamiller2325 Ava, I’m so sorry. It’s like a never ending cycle. Some days are good and some are bad. Is it okay to ask how long you e been dealing with anxiety? What do you go through and what have you tried?

[@avamiller2325]

@@angel.heart007 I have it over 10 years but this last year when my Husband passed it got worst. I’m not taking anything or go to the Doctor, just so scared something else is going on. Anxious everyday.

[@Wienerslinky]

What might help is journaling, writing your thoughts out on paper physically can help with relieving some of that mental blockage, and give you a new insight. kind of like having an idea in your head, vs explaining it to someone. it gives you a new angle to look at.

[@angel.heart007]

@@avamiller2325 how’ve you been? Have you been able to seek help? I myself is going through it terribly lately. Every little symptom especially headaches or head pain send my anxiety through a spiral. But I’m here listening to videos and trying to push through as usual. Hopefully you’re doing okay 🙏🏼

[@angel.heart007]

Im here again. This is the worst. This anxiety has pretty much ruined my life. I’ve had therapist and my doctor check for all my symptoms. Most things I thought I had I didn’t. Thankfully. BUT I did find out I had fatty liver, a gallstone and a kidney stone. I have GERD and I have a slight issue with my thyroid. I don’t google much anymore unless it’s a new symptom. Mostly I talk to my Dr right away. Also my anxiety is worst at night. Causes me insomnia, like right now. I’m still overly hyper aware. I feel the tightness in my chest. I feel the tightness in my throat. I feel palpitations. I feel faint and sick to my stomach. And I’m back at step one. I doze off and my body won’t let me sleep. Affirmations and breathing techniques haven’t helped. I’m lost and feeling hopeless. I know my actual health issues and it still causes me to spiral into fight or flight, or panic attacks. This is horrible. And you speak on everything I deal with.! My Dr had me buy a blood pressure machine so I’d get comfortable with it. But noooo my BP is high then comes down at my visits. This has been the roughest few years. Ever.

[@adrianvargas9098]

Never Give up 👊fight till the end. It may never go away, but you just need to take the smaller victories in. Such as breathing and being still alive.

[@angel.heart007]

@@adrianvargas9098 Absolutely 💯

[@AnkitRaj-bd8uw]

I had my first panic attack in Dec 2021. I am experiencing all kind of physical symptoms now (acid reflux , indigestion , bad skin , shortness of breath , bloating chest tightness , light headedness). Whenever I hear the news or read the word heart attack or cardiac arrest I get very anxious. To make the case worst I hear the news of heart attacks daily among young people as well and then there is vaccine conspiracy . I am 25 and do not want to live like this man . slowly I have accepted the fact that Death is the only truth about life . Cardiophobia sucks man as no amount of tests can guarantee about heart health.

[@Sushant_saurabh]

I am in the same boat bro. It all started with eye flashes issues and then my whole gut gets messed up.

[@meld.2511]

I am experiencing the same thing. I feel so anxious whenever I hear or read about heart. 😢

[@rothschildianum]

How do we know if we REALLY health anxiety? 1. Check your heartbeat, it will be high 2. You will have hard time to sleep and stay asleep, and 3. Muscle pains. These are the three main symptoms for those who really have severe health anxiety. From this stage, it will get worse. You will have gut problem, then skin problem, GERD, etc. Unless, you are able to extinguish your fear, you will never get out from this situation. It took me about 2 years to finally get out.

[@Sonia76373]

Muscle pain all over and heart sensations

[@snow12343]

Hey....how u recovered from this ...please reply

[@hopestrue]

@@Sonia76373 heart sensations is weird 🥲 always terrifies me

[@angel.heart007]

That’s exactly what I go through time and time again. Maybe my therapist isn’t enough?! I don’t know… it’s frustrating. I’ve tried all of this.

[@wallyrbc]

Thank you SO much! By far, the most helpful resource I’ve found.

[@valerie963]

This has been an extremely 2 part series. Thank you so much for sharing it and continuing to share it! The exposure treatment at the end was extremely helpful too!

[@chrisdancy6191]

Starts at 7:25

[@alfonsorodriguezruiz9007]

Thank for this kind talk. Bring it on anxiety!

[@trailblazer14a]

I’ve watched so many videos and done so many programs, this helped me more then anything!

[@itsayuushiii]

I can't tell how much grateful i am for having watched these sessions. every concept every detail every slide every word of yours was exactly what i was searching. i feel very relieved. i hope i am able to apply all the methods and deal with my anxiety soon.

[@Amy-tl2xe]

Here is a great example of health anxiety. My sister-in-law was diagnosed with ALS when she was 58. I became terrified and convinced that I had it. I was having all kinds of muscle twitches in my legs. It is amazing what the creative mind can conjure up! Naturally it was a terrible time for us all, but I certainly did not help the situation with my fears (which I shared only with my husband who reassure me - now we know better about that!) Thanks so much for this wonderful presentation.

[@thequeenofcydonia]

This is very helpful and since i'm really struggling at the moment i plan to come back several times to thise video as well as part one. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@yotubetambien]

Thank you. This has been very helpful.

[@yazeedk.1244]

Thanks for the amazing information

[@michaelanthony386]

Great word activity. Makes me feel better about doing these myself. One reason why I never considered it was because I always was conditioned to believe and I should feel bad when I read stories with those words there, I would feel major guilt. However, I'm now realizing that I could be compassionate for the person who has it, but not for the thing itself. Removing the power from the word/illness does not remove the compassion for the person who has it. Thank you!

[@LC51763]

Thank you so much very helpful

[@imme4301]

I'm really grateful to you for helping me Thank you sooooo much

[@empatheticbeauty971]

This entire video is absolutely life changing for me , I have so much better understanding thanks so much !

[@yasmineaboussir4771]

This is amazing, both videos helped a lot, anxiety level decreased! Huge thank you for your time and advices!! We need more people like you. I cant imagine how many people you impacted positively especially during the pandemic. I will forever remember to just be certain enough. Thanks again!!!

[@amitbawa2544]

Are you ok now?

[@vegangrepresent4140]

Great talk thank you, I'll try my best to apply these tools. I'm hopeful

[@shahidmasud5073]

I am paramedic working in poor and rural community. Got so many answers from your ADDAA webinar. I am very thankful and grateful to you.

[@Z3N1TY0]

I’ve been stressing out _heavily_ about that brain eating amoeba (I live in AZ). I haven’t been to a waterpark or a lake within the last week, but I have gotten water in my nose somehow like a few times within the last week. First in my chlorinated swimming pool, second in a chlorinated shower, third I had a feeling the warm (i prefer cold) water I was drinking went up the connection tube and into my nose somehow. Fourth one that might’ve been imaginary went the same as the last but with ice cold water. My anxiety has gotten better within the last 2 days as I finally could be excited and genuinely happy (it was THAT bad.) I’m convinced that maybe the eating isn’t the parasite in my tissue, but my anxiety just eating me alive at this point

[@casario2808]

Thank you, very helpful. Another good way to reduce the power of thoughts is through awareness / meditation. Watching them, like they are on a movie screen or placards on parade, helps us not get caught up with them (dont need to be actually meditating to do this...but it does take practice). Re-wiring also happens this way, so a bit of extra bonus. :)

[@jMOPS1993]

These videos about health anxiety have been very helpful and enlightening. I’m almost thirty and had a back injury a few months ago that have left me with bad pain and numbness in my fingers on my left hand. I have been out of work and under a lot of stress not knowing when I will be pain free or if I ever will be. Since then I’ve had bouts of other symptoms like feeling dizzy and more tingling in my hands and feet and I now realized that it’s anxiety, which has been hard for me to understand since I’ve never had anxiety before. But thanks to these videos it’s helping me get a grip on what these other symptoms are and in turn not stressing myself out even more.

[@nishaprakash2592]

Hi how are you?

[@carolwhelihan1514]

my health anxiety is anxious obsession about having Gen. anxiety disorder and fearing the symptoms mean i am "crazy" and that the anxiety will never go away. I focus on my feelings of hyper vigilance and can't seem to accept those hyped up feelings. I have rushes of adrenaline, cortisol, etc many times a day and these are the symptoms I fear. I know what I should be doing,... I fear the "fearful feeling".

[@lazygirl8877]

Wow same here

[@sugarkittn]

I am the same!

[@nylakhan5658]

How r you doing now

[@Laura-vl6db]

This was so fun!!

[@sunset33533]

Thanks. I also found the small book "30 Days to Reduce Anxiety", by Harper Daniels, to be a good resource.

[@debraj5540]

It's too bad that the sound quality of this is so horrible. I was so excited to hear part 2.

[@suzieque9934]

Pointing out that there's no certainty in anything especially like reaching your destination when traveling has actually made my anxiety much worse just in a split second, I know what he said is true but for me hearing it is catastrophic

[@deliajones9541]

Thats anxiety. It sucks bad! I hate it, it controls all my activities, even my work, sometimes I can't go, or have to leave when I get there

[@miyafarby3960]

That’s part of acceptance work a bit at a time learning to not control uncertainty and accept that we can’t control everything is a good starting point if it makes your anxiety bad it’s your anxiety lying to you think back to been a kid certain problems didn’t bother you it’s only what we created in our minds anxiety is a lie the more you tell yourself that the less fire you put on the fuel my stomachs bad at the min and my anxiety said don’t eat that sandwich it will make it worse so I jumped straight in made the sandwich and I was fine my anxiety took a while to calm down but then later when I reached for bad food it was nowhere near as bad you will be fine just keep showing your brain there’s no danger and you will get there the greatest things in life are on the other side of fear

[@Tsugimoto1]

It's okay, man. Half the battle, or more like 80% of the battle, is doing the work by yourself to resolve the anxiety. It's okay that it won't happen overnight. It's okay when you take 3 steps forward, two steps back. You're going to be okay. Uncertainty is part of life. And it always has been up to this point. You will find what helps you win this battle with anxiety. You know just yesterday, I watched a Ghibli movie, and it actually really helped my mindset in that moment. Then, of course, the movie ends, and I'm back to being hyper vigilant of my symptoms. But it'll get better. I know that because I can still have good days.

[@suzieque9934]

@Tsugimoto1 yeah your right...my life has dramatically changed for the better since my post 2yrs ago....my struggles with anxiety are much less and in some aspects non existent I'm pleased to say....and all as a result of my own self healing and changes in mindset 😊

[@susiesstories2980]

This is very useful and makes a lot of sense. I wish the guy with the headphones would stop interrupting and let the doctor get on with it!

[@harbortearooms]

I have been getting bad fears about my heart due to chest sensations which have spiralled out of control. I have just now started to take control and these videos have been really eye openings. I had all the tests and checks which helped however, I still focused on every chest sensation or shortness of breath moment.

[@rhondapelletier2141]

Other great videos in “” Anxiety Guy” ( his first name is Dennis)...... he is Amazing........( I need all the tools I can get too!!)....... one thing that helps me w/ those or any body sensations is......... God ( or if you don’t relate to that......just say my body...... ) is just reminding me I am ALIVE, just say out loud or in your mind, it’s ok..... this is a false alarm...... thanks for protecting me........( breathing exercises SOUND Useless, but THEY ARE NOT......... YOU HAVE the power to send message to your brain to become CALM..........They even have you do this in an ER situation.....because it WORKS.......(everyday is a new day to have a better day!!!!)..........also think of a Person(s) you admire who seem Confident & fearless....... and try & say to yourself....... what or how would they handle THIS THOUGHT??...... what pisses me OFF is this FEAR/ ANXIETY is JUST a THOUGHT.....& we LISTEN to them!!!! Health anxiety is not different from reg anxiety .... It’s ALL treated same........I’ve found the TRUE ANSWER ( For Me) to this Anxiety @ THIS time is FEAR of NOT being able to handle a NEGATIVE EXPERIENCE......... @ TODAY / this Moment, RGHT this second......... FEAR= Fake Evdence APPEARING Real......... I have really Nothing , to be Anxious abt.........but yet .... here I am......lol....... NOT funny, but then AGAIN it is......... because we are All fearing something that is NOT REAL...... ( like a child being afraid of the monster under his or her bed)......... until we LOOK & face it...... it will persist!!!!......... ( what we RESIST will PERSIST.......) accept the thought 💭 r fear...... & say “” F “ it!!! I’m Living my life..........If/ when I absolutely need to Deal w/ it....... I WILL............. you have to realize no matter what thoughts run through your head today no matter what , when you go to bed you WILL wake up the next morning and the sun will rise. I know how bad you want this feeling to go away we ALL do and it will. .......this too shall pass!.......Mine come & go........ MONTHS! but, you could be much better @ changing your perception of your thoughts.......*****( If you do FIND something or Someone that changes your life & “” cures”” you) .... PLEASE SHARE with other sufferers!!!! We ALL appreciate support, kindness. (* Also, find something that brings you joy, a hobby , a great book, ect........ what we feed our brain is how our lives form- TURN OFF NEWS! lol........).......... I’m sending positive thoughts & hoping you have an Ohhhhh haaaaa moment!!!! It sometimes triggers your brain to perceive a WHOLE different way....... 🙂🌿🌻

[@divineconfetti9482]

I have this exact same thing, it is physically and mentally exhausting

[@miron22956]

@@divineconfetti9482 I've recently started to have it as well and thinking that I am having a heart attack. I was in emergency room so many times that doctors have started to recognise me there and I felt even more embarassed, even tho I did ECG and blood tests like 7 times in 3 weeks+physical examinations and doctors couldn't find anything. I still feel very anxious and my life became very horrific.

[@divineconfetti9482]

@@miron22956 i feel you, all the nurses know me also, we can get through it though, we have the power to do anything. ❤️

[@Matthouin]

I had my lung removed due to cancer that invaded into it and my chest wall . Iv been freaking out for two years now. Every day fir two years ., it sucks I hate it . Consumes my life I can’t do anything with out worrying about my pain or my health :( . Iv not found anything that helps but clonazepam .

[@rebeccajacko8858]

Does illness anxiety also manifest itself through worrying about your loved ones' health, as well as your own? I spend a lot of sleepless nights worrying about my kids. Most recently they went swimming in a lake and I lay awake all night googling about brain-eating amoebas and other organisms that my kids could have picked up. The fear was real! I felt sick myself while I realized through the night that my kids were undoubtedly going to suffer from this. (They are fine, btw.) I know my thoughts are irrational, but I can't seem to stop them! I don't want to pass this on to my kids. I want to overcome this unhealthy thought process.

[@nylakhan5658]

How r you doing now

[@rebeccajacko8858]

@@nylakhan5658 I'm implementing a lot of the suggestions on these videos and am encouraged. Now that I know I struggle with health anxiety and know what I can do for it, it's better. It's encouraging just knowing I'm not alone and can get a handle on this!

[@thatgirlchina5890]

It sounds like you may have what I was diagnosed with, Generalized Anxiety Disorder. The health anxiety is just one aspect of it for me, but I also worry a lot about my sons and family members. I'm in constant fear of something happening to them. These videos, coupled with therapy has helped me a lot. Prayers for you. Stay strong. ❤️

[@clairecampbell2478]

I am the same, when ever my children are sick with cold/ flu or anything it makes me ill and same with my self about any health and others. I even panic when am just walking out side or if have get on public transport I fear something going happen all the time. Can not sleep or function properly it's ruining my life. Had this on and off all my life. 😥

[@angel.heart007]

I’m the same with it too. My adult daughter said I was an extreme EMPATH. I was like what is that?! And empath with severe health anxiety is the worst things to have together.

[@NaeNae1996]

Both part one and two have helped me so much!!😢❤ Thanks guys! I'm getting so much better!❤

[@ArtofWEZ]

I uh turned my anxiety into a hot anime monster girl villain, but now I am equally excited to see her as I am to defeat her.

[@beadenise]

This made me laugh so hard. Wishing you peace and freedom from HA!

[@IMZOR0]

How’s that going 😂

[@rhondapelletier2141]

Lol, hey .....whatever WORKS🤣😃

[@9Der6Ketzer9]

F**k your anxiety... quite litteraly

[@everything5066]

I'll turn mine to Benedict Cumberbatch

[@balpreetsingh8674]

It is super helpful sessions for illness anxiety

[@amitbawa2544]

Bro what was your symptoms

[@meganbarsness]

Can you provide the link please Ken Goodman on the amplifying pain information?

[@claclav3]

Good morning Excellent videos Finally I got a answer to all my thoughts, emotions, sensations and anxiety…. Thank you 😊 so much How can I get a good therapy in NJ I really need it

[@BigDiesel27]

My heart attack anxiety started up after a past coworker (54 years old) dropped dead of heart attack. Had testing done stress echo 4 months ago. Everything was great but here I am! Panic attacks out the wazoo!

[@nylakhan5658]

Try Contrast Showers they have really helped me with my anxiety

[@jeneevaho5011]

This is so informative! I appreciate all the effort it took to put this out. Thank you so much for posting. To everyone here, meditation has really helped me. The breath work that he describes has literally saved me in my darkest and worst moments. I also use guided meditations for overcoming grief and OCD, etc. they really help me. Just remember meditation is about arriving at the silence of yourself- if you expect to be thoughtless, you’ll just become frustrated. It takes time.

[@tomsale5142]

Did it cure constant muscle pain for me shoulders armpits

[@charmainereyes7929]

i suffered health anxiety/illness anxiety since covid and its very tough and ive been struggling for it everyday. specially i worry a lot about my heart.. but ecg and echo were fine. i also thought this is because i have trauma since covid or maybe i am going through menopausal

[@buche2411]

Hi I’m going through anxiety and I don’t know who to reach I need your help listening to you is making me feel better I have 2 months on this thank u so much

[@maggiekirwan9454]

2018, when I came through this, it's back now with a vengeance, I just can't believe it, I got covid 19, a few weeks ago, was so ill, anxiety so high, I can't stop crying,

[@debbieford4685]

2 misdiagnosed issues, a P.E. and mirizzi syndrome destroyed my trust in doctors. Both of these would have killed me if I depended on my doctor. My health anxiety is a result of those experiences.

[@noramcshane3135]

Exercise helps you calm down does get lost of Energy out

[@riosmoodie5763]

I used Weedborn CBD products and healed without any problems.

[@dawnroberts6688]

Me to I feel like am dying started with vertigo then had all mri bloods and all normal but I was so ill yesterday I took my self to ED and they found nothing a felt like my legs and arms are always like jelly of balance but maybe this is caused through very bad case of anxiety 😟

[@amandariel3596]

Same here!! My health anxiety was horrible 10 years ago. Got better, for a few years. Now it's back full force. I have been to ER 3 times in the the past month. I've had ct scan, ekgs, bloodwork ect. The only thing they found was elevated WBC now I have to go to hematology/oncology next week so my anxiety has been through the roof. But my doctor keeps reassuring me he thinks it's all due to all the stress I'm under. I get how you feel. And I hope you feel better soon!❤

[@rhondapelletier2141]

@@amandariel3596 you both are NOT ALONE!!! ........... but remember these are JUST THOUGHT.......FEAR = Fake Evidence Appearing Real ! The best health anxiety podcast I have found is by the anxiety Guy, look him up......... not only is he amazing but his community is amazing everybody is so support full and you do not feel alone you get tips and tricks from many other people !!!! One person on his community and Dennis who is the Podcasts guy always says remember if you feel sensations in your body it could be just God and if that doesn’t work for you , you can just say you’re human body reminding you that you are a living being.........!! Hoping everyone a GREAT DAY , GREAT LIFE .............. We CONTROL OUR EMOTION........ WE are the ONLY ones !!!!! N O B O D Y is RESPONSIBLE to MAKE us HAPPY............. That kind of SUCKS, lol....... but Eckhart Tolle says.......... “” we create our own suffering until we realize suffering is not necessary......... urghhhhhh ( Mind over Matter!!!! If you don’t Mind it doesn’t matter............ give positive things in your life more attention than you give to the negative things..........❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🌿🌻

[@yazeedk.1244]

Keep going

[@jacindaleslie500]

Ive been dealing with health anxiety lately. For 3 or 4 months now. I spun in my chair and was extremely nauseas. For the rest of the day. Then after the nausea left i was left with a woozy feeling in my head, im still dealing with it. But the thoughts have been racing ( do i have a lession, a tumor? An heart disorder, blood clots or poisoning? Am i having a aneurysm? Ect) i have been fighting tooth and nail, but ill have bouts of extreme panic attacks. Ill feel like im dying, and once it starts it lasts hours. I just got back from a appointment at tge cardiologist, and my heart is healthy, they took echos and ekgs. So no longer dealing eith the anxiety with heart problems. But since the woozy is still here i get hyperfocused. I have tried so many things but my cardiologist says its probably in my ears because i spun around. I keep trying to tell myself this but ill get intrusive thoughts. Please send prayers.. I need it.

[@alfasck9698]

Hey hope you are doing fine , how you feeling nowadays ?

[@jacindaleslie500]

@@alfasck9698 i still have that feeling in my head, and now i have extremely terrible neck pain and headaches.. Other than that the anxiety is easing up alot thanks for asking!

[@rockingredpoppy9119]

@@jacindaleslie500 🤔 Sorry to hear your symptoms haven't let up.

[@jacindaleslie500]

@Eren Yalçın I'm doing okay, as far as the anxiety goes I'm able to manage it and I'm usually able to avoid panic attacks. The head feeling is still there and the pain. But I'm doing okay. How are you?

[@chrishairston8867]

@@jacindaleslie500 There are videos about neck tension and dizziness being connected. Sometimes when I get that feeling, if I sit in my massage chair and concentrate on my neck and shoulders, it helps a lot!

[@djmrvip]

I think the audio was just exposure therapy 😂 I hope they record at least dr Ken’s part. I’ve bought his colouring book and starting there. Thinking of going to the bigger package next if need be

[@letsgetdowntobusiness-]

Never surrender!

[@patriciaboampong6149]

Pls how do I get the books,

[@rickcoffin7788]

Good video. Thank you. The feedback really isn’t that bad, even at its worst toward the beginning of the video it wasn’t so bad. I listened with headphone.

[@PremiumFuelOnly]

They should have forced everyone to mute the mics.

[@julesflores8137]

I’ve had panic disorder and GAD since 4. I had a proper diagnosis at 21. At that time I was so bad I also experienced tachycardia often. I was diagnosed with tachycardia also but they thought it was tied to the panic. I’ve been on a beta blocker since 21 and I’m 56. At 49 I was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and last year PTSD. How does a person like me with true heart issues including high blood pressure make peace with that to heal health anxiety? I have sexual assaults, molestation and a near fatal car accident traumas that have repeatedly resurfaced among other things. I keep fighting but I’d love to be at peace and enjoy my life. I tried EMDR therapy over a year ago and it made things much worse.

[@MeditationInspiration]

Hey Julie. I'll try to keep this short but a similar concept of heart issues/anxiety and other things. Heart speeding up since I was a kid and remember wearing holter monitors, being rushed to hospital thinking heart attack a few times growing up before 20. Tons of heart tests as a kid but never "caught" anything. I remember early 20's and started having panic attacks. Didn't realize what anxiety even was and started having panic attacks of having the next panic attacks. Got worse and massive dizziness, then phases of shortness of breath, more hearg palps/speeding up then other symptoms- was always changing. Became nervous in certain situations/waiting rooms, doctors offices, anywhere I felt trapped - big fear and feelings I would faint - actually did faint a few times. Anyways in early 30's heart speed ups got worse (faster) ie: couldn't breathe, soaked in sweat. Finally caught it one day when it didn't slow down and it was 248 bpm and diagnosed with SVT. Had ablation 2012 in London, On. Was good for years and 2018 palps started again but not fhe same so I wasn't sure if it a new arrhythmia was here (they warned me it could). Anxiety skyrocketed faster and harder than 20's and went down road of heart tests ALL over again. Each negative result and anxiety getting debilitating fast and trying meds; therapy, natural items, hypnosis, acupuncture, massage, aromqtherapies, teas, supplements, multivitamins, and many other things. Eventually diagnosed with GAD. Then 2019 was tons of physical chest pain, getting worse ajd worse. Then more heart tests coming back negative but I was truly fearing dying of heart attack. Cardiologist saying its anxiery. My psychologist finally said I was a hypochondriac and also seeing a psychiatrist trying mood stabilizers because at same time I literally felt like I was losing mind. That sent me down a road of worrying about bipolar, and possibly that I was going into mild psychosis. Now here's the scary part - I started developing a specific fear that I was developing schizophrenia. I have a brother with it so the idea of a genetic component terrified me. So I spent all of 2019 thinking I was going to die of a heart attack and/or end up in psych ward becsuse I'd feel these physical sensations that my mind was going to lose control/snap/lose it. Life was unbearable. Then, Feb 5 2020 (yes, just passed the 1 year mark) - I dropped dead of massive cardiac arrest on front lawn at night. Brought to hospital no vitals, had massive seisure, went into coma, balloon pump, stents etc. So this whole year has been cardiac rehab.. however the anxiety has gotten worse and im also diagnosed with major depressive disorder. BUT 2020 was mostly about new symptoms. Most prevalent has been dizziness/lightheadedness. I've literally felt im going to faint non stop. When im talking to people I feel like I'm shutting down. Its a horrifying feeljng. New psychologist believes there is trauma goingn on. Still feel feelings my mind going tp lose it and I cycle between bipolar, psychosis, then that goea away and I get tremors, vibrations, feeling I'm losing control of mind and body. Recently diagnosed with somatic symptom disorder. So long story long, like you Ive had major health anxiety, and actual medical issues so ifs so hard not to feel nervous when I have chest sensations or other symtoms. Oh another thing, I'm an electrician and I was electrocuted early 20's which terrified me. Also had something blow up in my face ag work around 30 years old.. so new psychologist thinks I'm experiencing trauma from almost dying, also seeing my schizophrenic brother at his worst in psychotic states. If yoy wanted to somehow chat sometime, maybe we can share stories. Not sure your thoughts.... oh and I started this YT channel to help others with meditating as it has helped me in the past. Ps im 42 , male in good shape. Was active, no high blood pressure, no high cholesterol, non smoker/drinker. And sorry message is all over the place- typing from phone and find it hard to organize thoughts after typing from little screen.

[@leannegreen7830]

@@MeditationInspiration I want to wish you well in your journey to getting better. My mom (70) has GAD and a few years back went to emerg for heartbeat over 250. They got it down and diagnosed her with SVT. They gave her a name for a cardiologist, had the surgery and now she’s fine. As for my own life, I’ve had GAD and OCD all my life (Im female 43). Along with non-stop cuticle ripping (excoriation disorder). Developed Health Anxiety in late teens. Phases started with fearing I had a brain tumor, and then two years worth of constantly thinking of blood clots. I was horrified of them. When the virus hit, I was absolutely terrified and had to take time off work. I won’t use Ativan or Trazodone, although I have them in my bathroom cabinet if I change my mind. I believe I suffer from Panic Disorder, not GAD. I function through my panic attacks, because I have no choice. Have you tried magnesium, melatonin or GABA pills before bed? You can find them in health food stores. Also if you have any trouble sleeping, try a Manta face mask. I use nasal dilators at night. They open your nostrils so you can breathe a whole lot easier. Allows you to breathe through your nose, as opposed to your mouth - and therefore eliminates snoring. What also helps is putting new special yellow lightbulbs into your bedside lamp and bathroom nightlight. Get the yellow coloured lightbulbs because they don’t have the evil blue light in them. Make sure there’s nothing wrong with your thyroid. See a “functional medical doctor” and have them run the seven thyroid blood tests on you instead of the single one the regular GP would run. Having thyroid issues (man or woman) can have effects on brain chemistry, feelings and emotions. Contact me and I can help you with this. (Or anyone else reading this, feel free to ask me about the thyroid aspect of this). Have you run a CRP? There are ways to decrease it. Read about apple cider vinegar, it thins the blood which in turn won’t allow clots to form so you lessen the chance of heart attack. Don’t sleep with your cellphone in your room. Turn it to airplane mode and put it outside your room somewhere. When you begin incorporating all of these things, do them one step at a time so you don’t overwhelm yourself. If I was mentally stronger, I would own dogs to keep my mental health up, but I don’t think pets are the answer. When my chihuahua died, I went into deep depression and could barely function. The heartbreak was unbearable. It was so bad that now I won’t allow myself to own anymore dogs. Instead, I put on my compression socks and take long walks. The other things that have helped me ….1 - Not having kids. Cuts down potential lifelong stress and I don’t want to pass down my anxiety/panic gene. 2 - Getting a job which you can easily do when having a panic attack (more labour-intensive and less need to socialize/converse with people or customers).

[@anjaananjaan5107]

You have some real issues. If you stop worrying you will get better. Your issues will not benefit in any way. with health anxiety. Stress will only bring more symptoms. Anxiety makes heart beat fast. Constant beating fast causes tachycardia. I am sure you can get better. Did you have a bad childhood like an alcoholic father or abusive family.

[@kylieking8163]

@@MeditationInspiration I'm sorry to ask , do you mean that you are 42 healthy male with no blood pressure or anything before all these happened?

[@tomsale5142]

Have you got pain

[@donnicacornwall3838]

i am going through extreme extreme health anxiety dont know what to do

[@JanetteHeffernan]

These solutions are OK if you just have the fear of cancer but what if you have a cancer that is going to kill you? This is not your imagination and it is not going to go away by pretending you do not have it. This for once is real and scary. Any answers?

[@beadenise]

Starts at 7:00

[@denisepaulsenful]

Do not tell people to stop googling! Do not stop googling. I had cancer a stage 3b level breast cancer with a very high chance of recurrence triple negative. I had a pain in my hip last week 😮and I got very scared thinking it was bone cancer - I could feel something moving - it was a mass. I googled and found out it is actually a common thing that can happen known as bursa tronchanterica - but I wasn’t in any pain. So I diagnosed myself before I went for the X-ray to confirm it. So Doc Google saved me from days of anxiety. 😅

[@denisepaulsenful]

@@iinrisam5847 I respectfully disagree. My googling confirmed what was found on the X-ray. I have bursitis.

[@tiannatalks7391]

I’ve had health anxiety for 20 years this is my current symptoms which now in my mind I question do j have long covid since all of these things showed up after covid or is it health anxiety or is it something else like autoimmune. Leg aches that come and go , arm weakness or arms feel heavy if lifted above head. Brain fog, dizziness. How do you overcome brain fog and dizziness? I want to be healed so badly which is why I’m watching your videos. I’m tired of wasting my life. ❤

[@lazygirl8877]

Hi I’m having the same issues I want to be healed too maybe we can help each other I’m so alone

[@dinahernandez7631]

It takes soooo much time to reset the nervous system after experiencing so much anxiety and having so much cortisol running through your body. It takes time. 🧡

[@tomsale5142]

It's tms.dr sarmo

[@doloressims5857]

I am living with synkinesis from Bell's palsy for six years. It has devastated me and I am very anxious. My left face did not heal. lMy lips and gums are numb 24/7 for six years. I m stressed because eating and talking are impossible without my eye lacrimating. Nor can I smile. I have anxiety . There is no cure Nor do doctors even treat synkinesis. My doctor wants me to go for CBT. I have to wait several months before the Therapist can't even see me. I'm having trust issues because most doctors don't get it. I've survived CA twice and moved gracefully through it. My only fear then was anesthesia. People don't understand the spasm in my eye,the numbness in my lips and gums, or that I cannot smile. Will be CBT help me?

[@Cat-fm6nt]

I’m here if anyone wants to talk , I recovered from it after having it for years!

[@viktoriaboz7473]

Hello) what helped you the most?

[@erenyalcn31]

How do you overcome the feeling of this will never go away?

[@Berry-cv1qs]

@@viktoriaboz7473 hello, I got logged out sorry for the late reply, what helped me recover is • changing how I see disease. It’s not the end of the world, it’s not something that you randomly get, there are many researches that prove that it’s related to an emotion,and that you can heal it by letting go of the suppressed emotion, I recommend watching dr joe despenza he explains it perfectly. • Finding the root. It’s not by Coincidence that you have anxiety, it’s how you programmed your brain for a long time, weather it’s trauma, feeling unworthy or inner child (or whatever you were/ are dealing w , you know yourself better.) create affirmations and start affirming every morning and night. I know it sounds silly, but your subconscious listens to everything you say and think. • stop looking up symptoms, Watch people who recover from health anxiety, take tips from them, get out of your comfort zone. This has helped me recover permanently, the journey isn’t going to be fun, it’s hard but it’s all worth it! Hope this helped 💓

[@Berry-cv1qs]

@@erenyalcn31 hello, I got logged out sorry for the late reply, what helped me recover is • changing how I see disease. It’s not the end of the world, it’s not something that you randomly get, there are many researches that prove that it’s related to an emotion,and that you can heal it by letting go of the suppressed emotion, I recommend watching dr joe despenza he explains it perfectly. • Finding the root. It’s not by Coincidence that you have anxiety, it’s how you programmed your brain for a long time, weather it’s trauma, feeling unworthy or inner child (or whatever you were/ are dealing w , you know yourself better.) create affirmations and start affirming every morning and night. I know it sounds silly, but your subconscious listens to everything you say and think. • stop looking up symptoms, Watch people who recover from health anxiety, take tips from them, get out of your comfort zone. This has helped me recover permanently, the journey isn’t going to be fun, it’s hard but it’s all worth it! Hope this helped 💓

[@ripallsouls7026]

What was the biggest success to your recovery?

[@neeneelee1973]

The entire audio issues magnified my chronic GAD .... thanks for the video

[@danglagt]

I am going through the exact same thing as the guest in this webinar. Had a grandma who died of ALS and a friend who was diagnosed with MS. My feet went numb for 2 weeks and I was really jittery and had a deep fear of both of these diseases. Once my feet started getting better, I started getting constant muscle twitches all over my body, but more focused in the legs. This has been going on for like a week now. Had a clean MRI and getting an EMG in a few weeks. Would love to be able to contact the guest to learn more about her experience! This is mentally eating me alive.

[@meganeff]

Is his tv on?

[@yoyo-jt6yp]

Loved this .thanks a bunch. Maybe Allah guided me to your series. Awesome work

[@nylakhan5658]

How r you doing now I think Allah guided me too

[@yoyo-jt6yp]

@@nylakhan5658 yes I am doing fine. You?

[@nylakhan5658]

@@yoyo-jt6yp do you suffer with anxiety

[@yoyo-jt6yp]

@@nylakhan5658 yes

[@nylakhan5658]

@@yoyo-jt6yp what symptoms do you suffer from

[@barazahradnikova8885]

I sudently have a lump feeling in my throat ive had it for a week know it feels like I cant swallow its so stary I went to see a doctr and he did a xray of my throat and said there is nothing there but I dont usually suffer from exiety until know because of this throat feeling

[@bburago9]

How are you feeling now?

[@fractalofgod6324]

So I've had health ANXIETY for 30 years I guess it's going to take years to recover

[@SiobhanMorrissey88]

I'm the same. Had it for 25 years +

[@zoecellis88]

I’ve had health anxiety since 2006 now. Recently it’s been really bad but because my drs know I suffer from it they have just dismissed my concerns. But they finally ran tests after I kept asking after the symptoms I’ve been having and the dr got my tests back and called me into his surgery and said I’ve got to go for more investigations because they found high levels of blood in my sample (toilet sample!) I did. So I’ve got a colonoscopy coming up. I’ve been telling them about this for 4 months now but they just kept dismissing me because of my health anxiety. But I actually think health anxiety is just us being more intuned with our bodies

[@tevashaisworkshop5252]

Hey, how’s everything??

[@dazed_and_amazed1296]

Hope your tests came back clear ❤

[@celiosantiagomauricevinuya7786]

I have anxiety, my doctor never told me side affects on this new med

[@KymGphoto]

I have severe health anxiety because of trama and PTSD. OCD does accompany this too. So after years of running to doctors and waiting for test results has now caused me to not want to go to doctors who always order tests....the waiting for results is overwelmingly terrifying. What do I do?? I was raised by my gramma who was terrified of cancer and everday she talked about it....then i would worry if something happens to her what happens to us kids etc....but as an adult i have now learned to be terrified that every symptom must mean cancer.....im 60 amd have seen counslers my whole life....my trama plus health anxiety and OCd PTSD is so complicated and hard to treat.l..can you help?

[@abeerrazeen3950]

Hey Kim... have u ever considered involving religious beliefs to cure urself?

[@abeerrazeen3950]

I mean even if u don’t belief in God ... but if that’s curing ur condition then whynot give it a try?

[@nishaprakash2592]

You should go to a therapist who specifically deals with OCD

[@KymGphoto]

@@nishaprakash2592 i am now seeing one thank you

[@cynthiastokes5591]

life is fuc*ed-up when youve got anxiety. i have it all my life too. it started with heartpalpatations when i waz 9. now im just stuck in fight or flight; adrenaline over dose. over stimulated!!!!! i am retired now. .. BRING IT ON BABY!!!! I GOT TIME TO DEAL WITH> LET IT KILL ME I DONT CARE ANYMORE> its just the imagination. its unreal. irrational.. i want to die if i cant be me. i dont want to live like this anymore. im exhausted.

[@rebeccajacko8858]

What do you do if you struggle with health anxiety and then you actually ARE diagnosed with cancer or some other terrible illness? How do you deal with that?

[@tessgirl383]

Due to long covid I’ve had fir a year . I’m sure my extreme anxiety is stopping me having a good recovery

[@Nl664Men69]

Same I'm experiencing long covid

[@Nl664Men69]

And anxiety, panic attacks, vertigo etc due to it

[@tessgirl383]

@@Nl664Men69 I was in hospital for 4 days . I was walking around & talking & as my mood lifted so did my fatigue. It didn’t all go but was much better !

[@Nl664Men69]

@@tessgirl383 ohh that's great I'm constantly overthinking and googling it has really ruined my life I wish someone could help me do I have an Instagram?

[@tessgirl383]

@@Nl664Men69 don’t google! . It made me so much worse . Don’t look on any long covid ME/CFS ! . How much are you able to do ?

[@BigSpuds]

started getting headaches then starting thinking I got a brain tumour then had panic attack will this health anxiety give me more headaches

[@christinagreaves7932]

Its a circle , ive had the same

[@lesudesu1620]

How do you deal with symptoms at night like urge to pee/stomach issues when you’re in bed with nothing to distract you from focusing on symptoms?

[@cynthiastokes5591]

i hardly ever sleep. im so tired of this been dealing with anxiety attacks panic attacks all my life. now that im retired im really suffering with disaplining myself to be still and fell the pain let it go. covid hit people in my family commited suicide and so much stress all at ounce, i guess its just got to play its way out!!!

[@cheonghongming7559]

Can I do the breathing exercises while working or walking

[@nylakhan5658]

It’s best to focus in a quiet room

[@OfficialLeahJude]

When she was yelling the conditions and catastrophes, I kept thinking; her neighbors must have been trippin 😂😂😂😂

[@SignorNessuno65]

Unfortunately, I have health anxiety along with a possible chronic illness (not just an ache). I have no support whatsoever and I am so afraid of the outcome. I can't bring myself to even make the appointment.

[@Cat-fm6nt]

Hey I’m here if you want to talk.

[@erenyalcn31]

What do you mean "not just an ache", is it happening on your head area?

[@nylakhan5658]

Hey how r you doing now

[@SomethingWet]

How are you doing? Did you end up making the appointment?

[@gogetitization]

​@@Cat-fm6nt I would like to talk with you. I have a similar issue.

[@kerrondoodnath5205]

what about an obsession of taking your blood pressure multiple times a day?

[@RicanChula7]

I've stopped doing that bcuz it was making my anxiety worse

[@kerrondoodnath5205]

@@RicanChula7 i stopped for some time then sometimes I still do..do you suffer from health anxiety?

[@Amityphysics]

Can health anxiety converts after some time into ocd ??

[@sergiorobles7169]

yup it does, everytime i eat some junk food or overeat i always eat some raw garlic or acv because i think if i dont eat that my heart will feel bad and at risk of heart attack its bad but i am trying to xontrol it

[@Laura-vl6db]

Health anxiety is a variant of OCD. People with OCD has many obsessions. Some people are worried about their sexuality, cleanliness, health and many others.

[@tomsale5142]

Health anxiety is ocd before or after NB or together

[@abimcfarlane5612]

What physical symptoms do people have?

[@backupkathylau1330]

I am in remission for breastcancer and have anxiety for 5 years tried everything,nothing helps. Will saying bring it on breast cancer help? This health anxiety is from an actual illness. Thankyou

[@backupkathylau1330]

Please remove my name. I did not realize it would show. Thank you

[@nickroatch915]

Anybody get num In there face and arms cause of panic attacks and thinking there having a stroke or heart attack? ....it's driving me nuts

[@chickadee317]

Yes, it's really common. My limbs usually start getting tingly then numb then the inevitable thoughts follow "it's a stroke/heart attack" etc. You know the script.

[@feyehudson1]

I have suffered ans I mean suffered from GAD . Severe child abuse. I have esophageal spasms I can breathe. I have suffered for years. I am afraid of everything. Can you guide me . I have been to many Dr's. Counselors.

[@feyehudson1]

Cant* and*

[@tomsale5142]

Tms all acceptance

[@asandapeter3936]

I have a feeling like when im catching my breath my soul is gonna leave my body 😞😓

[@lorettaabukhalaf9648]

Always waiting for the drs to call and tell results😢

[@lorettaabukhalaf9648]

No one answered my questions?

[@chicagolandable]

I don't want health anxiety anymore. Give me some other anxiety that is NOT health anxiety. It's a Hydra of a zillion snakes...web md a Medusa.

[@lorettaabukhalaf9648]

I am fearful of all test of drs giving means when what if u get the the things like breast cancer? Any testers are torturing me?

[@mirrekhan1607]

Hey! I have a question. I am currently also suffering from a health anxiety, specifically regarding ALS. Would a good type of exposure be to watch the moive about Stephen Hawking? or perhaps videos by him? Because the though of watching such videos or movies make me afraid at the moment? Please answer if this is a type of exposure you would recommend, or whether it would be "to strong of an exposure"? ... Best wishes, Meradj.

[@polishsnipez7_593]

I also struggle with the thought of having als or ms. I’ve had multiple MRIs on my back and neck. I’ve even had an issue swallowing lately. I try to stay positive as much as I can and keep my mind off it. Really is tough.

[@mirrekhan1607]

@@polishsnipez7_593 lol, I also have the thing where it feels thought swallowing sometimes. But my "symtoms" move. One day it is the throat, the next the hands, next the feet. - - I feel, however, that the exposure therapy stuff work. Why did you do mris on your neck?

[@polishsnipez7_593]

@@mirrekhan1607 I had an MRI on my neck because of constant pain and popping and also had severe weakness in my arms that alternated as well as leg weakness. Also had bouts of pins and needles all over my body

[@mirrekhan1607]

@@polishsnipez7_593 but it turned out that you are fine?

[@polishsnipez7_593]

@@mirrekhan1607 MRIs came back clear but I still have bad pain and on and off weakness

[@ummmaryam2122]

How can not thinkn of death be helpful? Thats like being in denial.... IDK ...... should there be a middle road I believe so

[@rhondapelletier2141]

I watch NDE podcast. ( can’t remember his last name.... first name - Jeff)......... for UNKNOWN REASON??? Many ppl have them lately ( near death experiences)......... OFCOURSE........ MOST ppl are not in a rush to get their, but these ppl LOSE ALLLLLL fear of ANYTHING!! I can not imagine living like that...... I mostly watch them because they are always full of pure love joy and bliss. ❤️🙏🙏🌿.........Is this is simple but I also say........ is that something that is vital that I need to worry about today??? I’ll think about it tomorrow. And I do this every day, lol until I forget about it for a week or two...........worrying is a HOBBY, we get VERY GOOD @ it!!!......... our primal brain THINKS it is doing a GREAT JOB protecting us...... It’s not!!! ( ANXIETY GUY. Is also an AMAZING PODCAST to listen to.........I can bing watch all day, lol....... but we have a joyful life to live! Think of our blessings. Matter how shitty or fearful you feel, continue on with your day. It’ll make you stronger and make your primitive brain weaker..... sharing your successes, little as they may seem...... SHARE THEM, like I’m doing..... all these things help me ....... & I HOPE I can help at least one person have a better day, maybe LIFE....... ❤️❤️❤️spread LOVE COMPASSION & support....... it s FREE to give!!

[@jacindaleslie500]

Because thinking of death can cause panic attacks. It can cause disassociation, and phantom symptoms. Knowing your body is functioning correctly, and isnt failing is a very reassuring feeling. Those fears of death can cause you to hyperfocus and its health. Yes you can consider but try to stay in reality, dont let yourself fixate.

[@christinagreaves7932]

I cant hear

[@subhamghosh5314]

recovery seems impossible..life feels like in cage ..social life doesn't exist ...don't know what to do ..when it will end ..

[@cornishrexboys]

Great info but the audio feedback made it a painful listen.

[@patriciagroth1481]

Anxiety and panic attack as a passenger

[@patriciagroth1481]

Any help for this?

[@peterwu8471]

Basically being sick breads fear

[@pleasedontdestroythiseither]

30

[@Furkan-dq1pf]

I have 8 months tension headaches

[@christinagreaves7932]

Snap , me too

[@Furkan-dq1pf]

@@christinagreaves7932 really? How did it all start?

[@DesertGuy702]

I feel like this seminar can be summed up with you saying health anxiety can only be cured when you say F it, and just get over it.

[@SugarsugarFruity-hz6lz]

Anyone wants to talk?

[@baronandbuxtonleathergoods9008]

Feed back is terrible 😞...