The KEY to managing health anxiety & some news!

[@fredc8255]

To anyone who feels stupid or weak for struggling with health anxiety.. this year has been the toughest year of my life, I "have had" MS, a brain tumor and ALS (I was twitching and feeling numb all over my body), and now I am having GI issues which means I am juggling colon cancer and pancreatic cancer - still need to pick which one, probably I'll end up choosing the second since it's more deadly. I try to make fun of it and jokingly say that if I survive all of that in one year nothing can kill me anymore, but really it isn't funny, it's a nightmare, your brain always picks the absolute worst case scenario and then locks you in a state of panic for weeks where you can't function. I wish anyone who is going through this will find a way out.

[@MusliimaAlhamdulilah]

I'm literally going through this now. I have mo idea what to do

[@fredc8255]

@@MusliimaAlhamdulilah It's slowly getting better for me. The perceived symptoms never stop, but what helps me is this idea: If I was wrong every time about them, and by now I have been wrong countless times, the chances are very high that I'm wrong this time too. Therapy also helps.

[@nickyginn9137]

Trust me, you are certainly not alone. I've had every horrible fatal illness possible. It takes weeks to burn itself out once the idea takes hold. ❤❤

[@VanillaBee436u]

​@@fredc8255that's a very good way of thinking about it thank you

[@casario2808]

I'm with you. Following this advice helps.

[@Jxjun-tp1cf]

I literally can not thank you more for these videos these have been really helpful especially when I keep worrying about having all different illnesses if anyone is suffering from this please know you aren’t alone and it gets better ❤️

[@Juuanaa2014]

What to do when you don't google anymore but your brain remember all the things that you already read about.

[@michaelanthony386]

Distract yourself as much as possible

[@casario2808]

Tell your brain you are safe. It takes a while but we can un-learn these things

[@TheCrain]

Thank you Cherelle. Your videos have really helped this random guy on the internet. I never in a million years would have guessed that googling a twitchy foot would have brought me so much agony, pain and strife. I hope all works out for you. Take 1 day at a time.

[@drewpainter1384]

Hay buddy get a book called the way out by Alan Gordon I just finished it this weekend absolute life saver I feel better already

[@emmahussain11]

I had a massive medical emergency last November after a ceserian, since then I’ve had severe health anxiety. It got to the point I was calling ambulance after ambulance convinced I was dying. Slowly slowly I’m trying to get through each panic attack without seeking reassurance, it’s so hard! My brain is telling me I’m in serious danger and my body reacts accordingly. It’s so hard to explain to people what I’m going through, even my husband looks at me like I’ve lost my mind when I tell him my new illness each day 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@2davivadiva]

❤️❤️hugs❤️❤️ you truly had a scare and I’m sure there’s PTSD from that. It is completely understandable 🩷

[@nicoleprather1502]

You’re not alone

[@s.d.a.d.r8538]

🥺🥺🥺😭😭😭🤧🤧🤧

[@dignifieddan.4198]

I’ve always had anxiety but never health anxiety … not like this , the last few months. I’m congested? That means I’m dying somehow and my lungs are failing. Muscle twitches? I must have a neurological disorder. Tired? Maybe I’m getting a disease. It never ends. It’s exhausting. And I’m a healthy guy in my mid 30s. Been to urgent cares, doctors, blood tests, you name it. All fine. But yet my mind tells me “well THIS time it’s different”. It never ends. One thing goes away and another comes back. Maybe it’s just a manifestation of my anxiety into being in tune with my body- only in a hyperactive state. But i can’t live like this anymore. It’s stopped me from doing things I love sometimes and I’m sick of that. I also think that being OK with death helps. Not to focus on it. But just to acknowledge that life is short and I can’t live in this cycle of anxiety. And you don’t have to live like that either. We deserve better. Prayer has helped me; and God is greater than any of our problems. Keep fighting through, fam. 🙏💪

[@nicoleprather1502]

I’m going through the same thing I just been praying that God will make a way! It’s exhausting

[@dignifieddan.4198]

@@nicoleprather1502 he will.. trust me I know how to exhausting it is, but the only way is through. If you need reassurance, get it and then try to move on. There will always be setbacks. I’m currently dealing with one now. But we weren’t made to live in fear all the time, you know?

[@chrisbenj3819]

Great comment. Do you ever have like skin symptoms like your skin doing weird shit and feeling more fragile where the worry is centered

[@lenabartscher9139]

I‘m sorry to hear about your separation. I‘m 30 and also divorced. You‘ve helped me tremendously in spring/summer this year as I was experiencing another health anxiety crisis. I am now actually fine again (can‘t believe it, lol). Your hair looks amazing btw.

[@sabrinaz5129]

Your dedication to helping people is so admirable. You're an absolute inspiration. I feel so much better knowing you are there to help us in so many ways. I'm sorry to hear about your separation. Sending you love, strength and healing. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all that you do to help those of us with health anxiety. xx

[@MTheory333]

As someone who you have helped immensely but have never met I’m sorry to hear you’ve been going thru difficult times. I thought this a good opportunity to tell you you are an incredibly beautiful soul. You’ve helped a lot of people in a world where there isn’t much help. Going thru the most difficult 2+years of my life right now I’m coming out learning there hardest periods of our life offer the greatest gifts as well. I hope you’re able to see the same light you’ve provided me in times of darkness. ❤️

[@samanthatee6617]

Oh my! Your comment about the responsibility for your children in the event of an illness seriously spoke to me!! I genuinely believe this sits at the root of alot of my health anxiety. I'm so glad I've discovered your channel. I hope things with your separation are going as well as can be expected and that you can come through it and begin a new and happy chapter of your life.x

[@joanneclark8256]

Aww lm in Canada your 10 is 2o some :( lm on disability is there anyway u could help ?

[@grantdelmege2724]

I'm really sorry to hear about your separation. I love your teachings and content🙏

[@casario2808]

In addition to working on behaviors, i think a lot of HA and catastrophizing goes back to childhood trauma (or just a cumulation of toxic stress) that leaves our brain conditioned to excessive worry. The physical symptoms themselves, though not serious, are hardwired from learned neuro pathways. Brain thinks its doing us a favour. But we are safe. Recommend looking at mind-body syndrome treatments like somatic work and emotional release (eg journalling) in addition to working on behaviors and thoughts.

[@RaviRaj-xr5dn]

You are helping a lot of lives. You are very pretty.

[@aksearningpoint5180]

When I sleep suddenly I wake up with a pounding heart .Plz throw some light on this topic.

[@stevelanghorn1407]

Fantastic what you do (and are planning to do) to help support people suffering with what can be so deeply frightening, dreadfully isolating / lonely and can deal out some real & awful physical symptoms.

[@AnEchochet]

Been twitching for 19 months. Your videos helped me realize it's likely just stress. Coincidently, a lot of the twitching came about the same time as arguments increased with my significant other. I hope things work out the best for you moving forward!

[@dignifieddan.4198]

I had the same issue. Kinda just getting over it. All the doctors said it’s anxiety. Eating better, resting enough, prioritizing self care, all these things help. Praying for you bro

[@katim8932]

Does your twitching have a range? Like, zings/spasms/twitches?

[@AnEchochet]

@@katim8932 Great question. Occasionally they are single twitches that occur randomly-like a big jolt-especially in my thighs and buttocks. But most often they appear clustered, meaning once they start in an area, it will twitch several times sporadically in that area, usually 10-15 seconds in my abdomen, shoulder, biceps. It's my calves that give me the most trouble; I'll go days on end where it feels the twitching virtually never stops until I fall asleep. It's a light, scattered popping of muscle tissue in the calf that is easily visible to the naked eye. Other sensations that have occurred, but aren't as common now, were areas of light numbness and/or very slight pins/needles feeling in my feet. But those would never last more than a couple days. Furthermore, one bizarre thing that happens occasionally, is I can look down with my head and instantly trigger bizarre sensations in my lower back and thigh. I know that the stretching of the spinal cord pulls on the nerves and causes agitation, but I find it bizarre how that only happens a handful of times within the year. I think most of this is immunological and has a lot to do with inflammation. I could probably use an entire year without a drop of gluten, sugar, or alcohol. Lol.

[@nicoleprather1502]

@@AnEchochetYou’re not alone it’s miserable

[@Meilingsueyoung]

My anxiety been good. Now I remember your videos it helped me thru it

[@casario2808]

Problem solving is the heart of the issue for me. Stepping back and noticing and naming "im catastrophizing" helps. Making a hard rule of not googling is essential...but dont beat yourself up if you do. Self compassion is key because HA sucks

[@wallyrbc]

Your videos are so helpful! Thank you so much and I hope you’re doing as well as can be expected during this stressful time.

[@ShellyBomb]

Dear Cherelle: I am so sorry to hear about the separation from your husband, Joe! 💔 - Just today I found your KZbin channel, and, I have probably watched 7-8 videos already. Interestingly, I just watched a Q & A from about four years ago - where you were talking about how you'd gotten pregnant within six weeks of being with Joe AND how supportive he had been, even early on with your Health Anxiety issues. Anyway, sending you a big hug of comfort from Southern California ...❤️‍🩹

[@kevOzilla]

Still going through crazy health anxiety right now still since 2 weeks ago getting a ct head scan because of radiation scare people like you are a blessing and talking to others in the same boat definitely helps I was also recently diagnosed with sleep apnea and I get health anxiety from my cpap machine but I know I need it

[@theiheartrock08]

Hugs, cherelle ❤ thanks for your videos, they are all very helpful 💟

[@Andrea-ky9lh]

Great video. Thank you Cherelle. I appreciate your work. I am very sorry to hear about the separation between you and your husband. I hope everything works out.

[@tomhaines5445]

Good to have you back! Hope you’re okay 👍🏼

[@wallyrbc]

I’m so much better at dealing with symptoms, but I still need to work on my coping skills when it comes to waiting for results. It’s the worst!

[@birdbird1]

Thank you for everything you do Cherelle. Although I did wonder, would you make a video sometime about how to manage your health anxiety when you're physically unwell? (Cold, flu etc). As this is what seems to set me back all the time. Thank you x

[@nickyginn9137]

Very valid point xx

[@nickyginn9137]

I wish you well for the future, it happened to me too. You will come through this. We all do ❤❤❤❤

[@kevinhoward-v9t]

You are absolutely spot on

[@aksearningpoint5180]

Heart palpitations too

[@stephencrossey1724]

Your class. Would love to have a convo with you from Belfast and suffering terrible with health anxiety at 31 it's debilitated me big time and I never used to be like this 😢

[@vhink311]

Does anyone have constant brain fog and dizziness? Not worried about dying but worried about constant discomfort? Thank you!

[@xahra4846]

Thank you ❤

[@michall6266]

❤ 💋

[@sophiekelly3918]

Loved this!!!

[@WonderAsif]

Please give an update on Aquagenic Allergy, my brother has the same so I'm looking for solutions.

[@thenature4785]

You’re a great woman. Take time off. There’s always someone for everyone in this world…

[@PaulKelsey-s2o]

Did you ever have double vision when stressed., great videos, I would love a one on one don't care how much it costs I've got to get out of this plz 👍🤞

[@joanneclark8256]

SAD IM ON DISABILITY AND IN CANADA AND THE EXCHANGE IS HORRIBLE ... ANYWAY I CAN STILL GET A REPLAY? I WOULD ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS ANXIETY AT 17 YRS OLD NOW 51 I NOW UNDERNEATH FLIGHT OR FIGHT BUT JUST LEARNED

[@joanneclark8256]

I want in is there a zoom replay?

[@yasinyusuf7123]

How can we contact you a session please ??

[@nicolewale888]

Can you do a video on health anxiety regarding parents/family members? I cannot relax as soon as I find out my mom or dad get a new symptom, I just spent over an hour researching cataract and glaucoma stuff for my mom and I’m terrified. I’m miserable and there’s no video on KZbin that covers this 😖😖

[@ellislydia7308]

I also deal with this anxiety as well as my own health anxiety. If they get a pain, lump, sensation or infection I always think the worst and constantly tell them to go to the doctor. They are always calm about themselves and I'm doing the worrying and googling for them which in turn scares me to death! X

[@marco_cee_]

Man, I'm having a real bad time right now. Had a full blown panic attack Sunday night accompanied with full body shaking. A combination of chronic insomnia, stress and becoming hyper-focused on the twitching in my arms and hands. Health anxiety is a terrible thing. Struggling to find a way to cope in between appointments and tests.

[@normz656]

How can I get a therapy session with you?

[@Meilingsueyoung]

What’s your IG ?