health anxiety and hyprochondria

[@stayinguppod]

hi all! I am going to be monitoring and responding to comments so Tar can make sure she is taking care of herself and not being triggered by any comments. I also want to remind anyone who is struggling with health anxiety, or any type of mental health for that matter, to take caution before reading comments. if you worry talk of mental health might trigger you in any way don't read below🤍 -C

[@stayinguppod]

thanks for listening fam 🫶 love yall big

[@dawnlowe9524]

Thank you Taryn for being so open and honest about this. And props to Cam for understanding

[@lindsaymick]

Its so refreshing to hear your coping mechanisms be GROUNDING techniques for health anxiety. When i’ve talked to people in the past they always say, “go outside, go for a walk get fresh air” while that might help many people, the LAST thing i want to do when im convincing myself im having a heart attack is to go do physical activity LOL. So your grounding techniques were really refreshing :) thank you for being so open and honest taryn!

[@jazzw27]

While I'm not a pp who suffers from health anxiety, I do suffer from anxiety and depression and this was just what I needed. Thank you, BOTH, so much for sharing your experiences with us. It truly means the world. On a less serious note, when Tar said probably at the end that SENT me 😂. Perfect way to end a heavy conversation! Love you both and all the pp's out there ❤🫶🏼

[@mare.wesselink9277]

Thank you Taryn for being so open and teaching me so much. Also Cammie thank you for being so clear with the questions and giving Taryn the time she needed to answer and for telling us how it is for you❤❤

[@_mel_12barbaro30]

i’ve NEVER once met someone else with health anxiety. i can’t stress and express how much this video means to me and how much it helped feel like i’m not alone in this

[@kimberlydidia39]

Such an important topic, ladies! The support, the transparency, the honesty from both of you. All of it. Just perfect. Thank you for sharing. All of your viewers/listeners (PP’s) will be better partners towards each other because of this episode. ❤

[@MainlineFlippers]

I’m in tears watching this because I relate so much from Y2K anxiety to all the ER visits to not wanting to live anymore. I know how it feels to know something’s wrong and being written off. After covid, the dizziness and high heart rate really hit the fan. I had 15 ER visits, multiple cardiology, neurology, a trip to Vanderbilt autonomic clinic, I was able to discover that I have dysautonomia (POTS, orthostatic hypotension), MCAS, GAD, PTSD. They would send me home from the ER because everything was normal but I knew it wasn’t! Finally, I landed at the ER with a DR who said I think you have POTS. After fighting, I got a tilt table test and I got my diagnosis!! I’ve learned that being upright, certain foods, heat, stress, etc causes tachycardia and hypotension. I was dizzy because I wasn’t getting enough blood to my brain. I also have been diagnosed more specifically with hyperPOTS. My sympathetic nervous system is in overdrive and I feel things so much more than others due to having way too much adrenaline. My flight or flight has been in overdrive since I was little. I felt SO validated and not crazy. Im so glad that I found this episode. 🤗

[@gilmoregirls1606]

So so happy about this episode as someone who struggles with health anxiety. Thank for for sharing and being so vulnerable 💛

[@susanthrice2459]

Hey Taryn, sorry to hear about your anxiety trouble. I was struck by this when I was 21 and in military training. I had absolutely no idea what was going on, and spent many hours in health clinics. For what it’s worth, I will share some advice that may help, pieces of which you are already doing. These things helped me. First, don’t deny your symptoms, whether they are being created within yourself and visited upon yourself, they are just as real as those that come from outside. Remember these symptoms, and realize what each one feels like, and that nothing ever came of it, therefore this is safe to ignore. Know that This Too Shall Pass, and no matter how bad you feel in this moment, it will inevitably fade into memory. Finally, know truly that you have a wife who loves you, and many friends, all these people lend you strength and commitment to move on, through this trial to happier times.

[@curlymikky2123]

As a healthcare worker I love that you received excellent healthcare for all of the ER visits. Most frequent flyers are sadly treated as frequent flyers.

[@sydneyash6172]

Thank you, Taryn! This helps me so much. I am so sorry you go through this, but I appreciate you sharing. And Cam, you are the ideal partner in this situation. Having someone who can just be there for you and not make you feel stupid for feeling that way is truly priceless

[@joeljanzen8121]

What a great episode! :D Thanks for sharing your experiences Taryn :) As for the gossip, dating apps can be really tough. I also get attached to matches, which makes it hard when rejection happens, but ideally it's best to not take it personally nor take a confidence hit from it. Keep at it and it could be worth it in the long run!

[@susansediqe]

Speaking for all of us - not sure what you mean when you say "it's running too long not sure if we have time." We are here for however love the epi in fact the more the better! Super informative epi thanks for sharing ❤

[@chev893]

I just finished listening to this ep on Spotify. And here i am listening again... i think that means I love you guys 😉

[@sofianovoa1058]

This is so relatable. One time I almost chocked on cheese and ever since then, I have issues eating certain things and I feel like im constantly scanning my throat to justify the feeling of chocking. Same with heart, Ive just finished a round of tests for my heart just because i felt my body was being weird.. I know rationally im fine and healthy but when y brain takes over, it’s unbearable. It is so stressful and painful and scary when you are going through it. Thank you for talking about this.

[@viktoriiashkurenko2849]

taryn: spends most of her life being terrified of something going wrong in her body also taryn: feels the calmest she's ever been, having the time of her life when something DOES go wrong in her body xDD I laughed so hard at this, it's ridiculous but also so true. That's what they say, people with anxiety feel the calmest in dangerous situations 'cause their brains expect them to be in danger all the time, almost like danger is their comfort zone. Plus, that's the same thing with OCD. Intrusive thoughts would feel very scary, uncomfortable or wrong but actual, real health concerns wouldn't. The way our brains work is so strange) Thank you for this episode, it was very helpful and reassuring❤

[@kisha3825]

I’m so happy to hear this because sometimes being open about it is so hard and to tell your Dr and then them look at you like your crazy or ask do you want meds any tips or advice you can share more I would love to hear. I go to therapy been in it for 3 years since 2020 keep it up your amazing . 🎉

[@Forealsies99]

As someone with health anxiety, I’ve one way of coping it by thinking “if 7 days go by and I’m still feeling these things, then I’ll worry” and that has prevented me from going to the ER so many times. Most times those things aren’t there anymore and when they are, I can confidently tell doctors I’m feeling it for at least a week and it’s not going away (making me feel I am taken seriously)

[@glorynwaiser3486]

Thank you for your vulnerability❤️loved this set up the most by the way. Super sleepover vibes

[@stayinguppod]

it was so cozy! we have to figure out how to get a permanent cozy setup!

[@MsHollyMusic]

Thank you! I'm the doctor (to be) that asked that question. Thank you for your honest and simple answer. It is stuff like this that I KNOW will help me become a better doctor (in 3 years, lol, sorry just a med student for now)

[@alinakolousowa]

A huggling is basically a pillow princess hug

[@emrose3391]

Thank you guys for sharing your experiences! I can’t imagine this being something easy to do! Love you guys🩵

[@licabicalho]

Thanks for opening up and sharing guys, you are the best! And you are also healthy!!!! Probably for sure

[@stayinguppod]

"probably" 😅 truly the worst thing to say to a health anxiety person and yet, tar said it hahaha -c

[@sofianovoa1058]

The book “the body keeps the score” is a brilliant read for this!

[@lindawallace5410]

Thanks for your personal information. Keep up with your great healing

[@sallychugg7887]

With a wife that's got your back and understands you and truly loves you you got this Taryn Camie such supportive spouse take care stay safe thankfully for sharing

[@nataliaparias9208]

Such a goood epiiii

[@wooodstock]

Therapy for kids Now is like playing ❤ To acompany the child into a fun activity builds trust and calm. I suffer from social&generalized anxiety, and also slept with My parents at around 10-11 years old

[@polinavyakhireva9962]

Such an important topic, thank you❤❤

[@KonanLord]

Love this episode

[@biancaaramirez_]

"You are OKAY!" "Probably." 😂

[@cemeprairie]

The ending was so cute 😭

[@ActivationEnergy]

Orthostatic hypotension, just hydrate….My wife and I are both MDs…and we are watching

[@Anouddw]

thank you so much for this!

[@cassandraking1272]

As a hypochondriac, I’m nervous to watch this lol

[@stayinguppod]

i absolutely get this. watch with care

[@Carriehammer718]

Same

[@alinakolousowa]

Lmao my cheeks hurt from laughing at the ending😂

[@Carriehammer718]

I can relate. I'm sorry. Hug. I always ask my nurse and Dr friends if I'm dying. 😂

[@sarahtee5422]

❤

[@ashleym3144]

O mylanta, I am 4 podcasts behind…🙃

[@wonderstruckXOXO]

The scissors😂😍

[@nkb420]

Cammie - can you come teach my gf how to be more patient with my anxiety/health anxiety? She also has ADHD and I feel like the two are at odds 😬

[@stayinguppod]

it just takes time, practice, and a lot of talking it through. tar being so open with me really helps me understand how to be a good partner in these moments. also please keep in mind when you are watching the podcast you are generally seeing us both at our best. yes we try to be transparent and share our flaws/struggles/short comings in our relationship but you are hearing us share what we intend to do. and intentions dont always come across. im not perfect. im not always patient. im not always gentle. when I am having a tough time and cant focus and tar needs me I have to battle putting my issues aside. I think we are both getting really good at knowing who really needs the attention in that moment and the other one sucks it up temporarily to help the other. but this is definitely not always the case 🤍 -C

[@nkb420]

​@stayinguppod ❤ 🙏🏽appreciate you both!

[@ecole08]

picturing little baby taryn having a panic attack is so sad 💔

[@stayinguppod]

oh my goodness me too 🥺 -c

[@Carriehammer718]

Cammie next lol

[@stayinguppod]

😅 -c

[@jtmmy]

I listen. I’m a nurse. Sleep with a neuro surgeon