5 Health Anxiety Lies You MUST Stop Believing Today

[@TheAnxietyGuy1]

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[@brankaborovac7311]

I wish I saw your videos 30 years ago, ever since I lost my father to cancer,he was 58 years old, I was living in fear that same thing is going to happen to me, I was going from doctor to doctor, so many trips to ER, once I started watching your videos I am finally free, my symptoms are going away, I didn't feel this good for over 30 years. I am sooooo happy, and all thanks to you. Thank you Dennis for giving me my life back. Happy New Year to you and your loved once, and it's going to be the happiest year for me too 🥂

[@TheAnxietyGuy1]

A life worth striving for, much love.

[@internalplastic]

Dennis, I started watching your videos early last year when my health anxiety was at its absolute peak. I’ve watched nearly all your videos and I would actually start my days and end my nights with your affirmation videos. Your videos (in addition with growing faith in God) were truly the only things that helped me. Since then, my episodes are less frequent and less intense. I am so thankful for you-you are a huge lifesaver!

[@ellemontgomery5262]

“Just because it feels different it doesn’t mean it’s dangerous. I’m going to give it 30 minutes and see how I feel but I’m going to go do something else first”. This is what I do and the symptoms either calm down or vanish completely.

[@TheAnxietyGuy1]

Much love

[@traceyflater]

Yep. The notion that I have to worry about it so that I'll be okay. That worry will somehow prevent bad things from happening,

[@Partypoison28]

I was worrying about having a heart attack after having a pain in my left elbow (i’ve been crocheting for hours lol) and this video just popped up omg divine timing

[@jeangrafton82]

Thank you Dennis I am a survivor, I’ve gone though so many things in my life until I watched you today it hit me that I need to learn to thrive not go from day to dreary day I want to learn to live if this means a lot of hard work and training myself that my anxiety has taken over my life then that’s what I am prepared to do God bless you xx

[@fredaclarke3861]

Every time I go into a supermarket I feel like I am going to pass out , dizzy etc. But I still carry on, it's a rotten feeling. It's not going away.

[@xsm5525]

same, the supermarket is always were it happens for me. I get dizzyness plus air pressure behind my ears. I think the only way is to accept it and then ignore it. because at the end of the day, anxiety doesn't kill, it's just uncomfortable and annoying. don't let it stop your good life.

[@yasemin9621]

Same! When I’m in a busy environment I feel dizzy in my head and think I’ll pass out

[@CEP73]

Supermarkets are sensory overload. Awful places for sparking off anxiety. Bright lights, noise, people...plus the further away I get from the front door the worse I feel... I'm still not great at shopping but better than I was. Just try and stop in a quiet-ish place in the shop and try breathe through it. It really does help. It's not perfect but it gets easier the more you do it. It's surprising how many people I've actually seen getting panicky in supermarkets.

[@alisiajennings861]

Snap I shop in smaller stores or online.

[@wendynicole9907]

I'm the same everytime I go out in public at all I went through a traumatic experience last year and I near died by the hands of my ex partner.Im so scared to go anywhere and when I do have to go anywhere I get shaky and start sweating really bad and pins and needles all over my body heavy feeling in my chest 😭 It's the worst feeling ever

[@PrinceWoods-w5f]

Yes I am starting to accept my symptoms I have stomach issues and I use to get very worried about it but now when my stomach acting up i does not get i worried as I use to be

[@barbjamieson6122]

Oh Dennis you always make me laugh with the humerous way you describe things 😅...it brings me great joy especially your animated description of inviting symptoms to come with you into the shower etc...just brilliant 👏👏😁....I can identify with most of these but I must admit that with your very helpful videos I am slowly learning to let go so I thank you once again ...many hugssss ❤❤

[@jisellexox]

Dannis thank you for all that you do I appreciate you how much you have helped me ❤thank you again we love you

[@Ajaykumar-wm7os]

A big thank you Dennis, for making such great videos. I have seen many different people explaining and making videos on same topic, but the way you explain in such detail is just phenomenal. They get the the core of your understanding and help identify own faults and rectify them. Cant thank you enough, keep the journey going and helping people in their sufferings and recoveries.

[@TheAnxietyGuy1]

So very welcome friend, please share with others in need. 🙏❤️

[@Sagittariusvibe]

Yes it’s tough because I have some real health problems and also went through years of traumatic things but the journey through it gave me health anxiety so now I can’t tell how much is my actual health and how much is my fear causing the pain. Really difficult to retrain the brain! Its exhausting! Staying hopeful but I definitely spend too much of my time focused on the symptoms and how to keep them at bay and not really paying attention to the present moment. Breathe and keep trying. Happy New Year to you and your family and thank you!

[@mombug]

Yes!! So relatable!! As an adolescent (in the 1970’s!), my parents labeled me a “hypochondriac” - when really, my anxiety was in play and coming at me as OCD and panic attacks. Made worse bc my experience was not recognized for what it was, much less understood (it was the ‘70’s, so there’s that). Fast forward. Learning all I could about anxiety as a school psychologist (now retired) and through therapy absolutely helped me help the kids I saw. Getting to the point, when my anxiety began spiking in the last two years, I reacted by “symptom scrolling” on the regular! My brain was telling me the lies you called out ~ spot on! (I couldn’t see it. At all.) Thank you for this video and the way you present with humor and your kind, calming voice ♥️🕊️

[@D_Warrior]

Thank you Dennis for being my mentor for so many years. ❤

[@TheAnxietyGuy1]

Honored 🙏❤️

[@RobP72]

Ty dennis , you have helped me so much over the years to make sense of what i was going through.

[@TheAnxietyGuy1]

Lovely to hear

[@alcinosousa480]

Hello Dennis I want to really thank you for all the work that you have been putting out for us. Your videos turned my life around. Thank you. Wish you all the best

[@TheAnxietyGuy1]

Thank you so much for your donation 🙏

[@vivianhorvath6296]

Thank you so much for this video. I identify with most of these. Trying my very best to meditate and be positive. I love your videos. Happy New Year !!

[@TheAnxietyGuy1]

Happy new year and thank you.

[@johnmartin1518]

Wow. Number 2 hits home!!! And I have to be “sicker” than everyone else to get attention. What a lie indeed!!

[@TheAnxietyGuy1]

Glad it spoke to you thank you for the comment.

[@shayr8384]

Many of these spoke to me but number 3 stands out. Every morning- sometimes multiple times a day. Then I stress over a muscle pain, or any function or sensation "out of the norm". Thank you for your content

[@missfishlash]

Thanks Dennis, most of those points hit home But Im improving after watching lots of your content and 4 days into your HA course Happy New Year :)

[@TheAnxietyGuy1]

Nice work!

[@JudgeJeana]

6:35 This IS my pattern! I feel very called out, but at the same time seen!

[@wednesdayschild3627]

Everytime I get hotflashes, I get gas. I try not to get upset. I think getting upset causes hyperventiliation.

[@christykimsey6838]

I love that! I have proven that I am a survivor. Now it’s time to thrive. Easier said than done but dammit I’m so exhausted from the anxiety.

[@sjl8256]

Agree! Very exhausting!

[@damberwhite7784]

Yes all of this describes what o go through every day and desperate for help to overcome this.😩😩

[@TheAnxietyGuy1]

Enjoy the channel

[@rachaelsanmarco6988]

Every time a feeling comes up, I’ve started doing the self talk out loud, it really helps even if the feeling doesn’t dissipate completely. Great points thank you.

[@TheAnxietyGuy1]

Love that!

[@clairepare3510]

Happy New Year!!! You are a great help. God bless your walk and talk this year

[@BobbieMcGee-sz7yo]

Yes, I have started to show more compassion and understanding towards myself - specifically I pick up cues earlier. Often times, I am tired and need a break. I find yoga nidra helpful. Your videos have helped me heal from health anxiety and I keep working on it. Thank you, Dennis and Happy New Year. 🎉

[@TheAnxietyGuy1]

Nice to hear

[@George7763]

Thanks to you, I have surrendered to the symptoms. The one though that has been hard to get rid of is, other people haven’t recovered from acid reflux for 15 years, what if i end up like them, not being able to heal.

[@TheAnxietyGuy1]

Marshmallow root, very good tea to take for acid reflux. Thank me after 6 weeks ;)

[@shellyhall-hh4ji]

Play been in mental health for 5 years and exactly what you're talking about is what I need to practice but I still catch myself over acting I'm thinking the worst all the time

[@a.o.9594]

Yup. Good words.

[@TheAnxietyGuy1]

Blessings

[@kimkimanna2473]

I'm afraid of being watched or looked at by other people. When I was a younger, every time I was at the table eating meals, my father always looked at my chest. I felt so uncomfortable for a long time and I think it's become my fear now. I feel extremely unsafe when there is someone looking at me while I'm eating out. Then my brain freezes and my stomach feels something, my hands start shaking. All the symptoms make me think that I'm going to be crazy. At first, I tried the fight the struggle by doing it again and again. The symptoms are more and more serious that make me refuse eating out even with my family. But now when I eat at home with my family and someone joins the meals I still have the symptoms. If I find the reason but my body keep being afraid of them, what should I tell my mind to change the thoughts?

[@alisiajennings861]

My husband is an attention seeking and his health anxiety sets off my Generalised Anxiety. Any ideas how to stop this cycle?

[@TheAnxietyGuy1]

Inner circle program here is the most straight forward path to recovery: theanxietyguy.com/trauma-healing-for-anxiety/

[@TheCrowsnest86]

Thank you!

[@TheAnxietyGuy1]

You're welcome!

[@elisabetherkstam6097]

Thank you, you are one of the great sources that keeps me on track in this process❤ So thankful for that! I have learnt pretty well by now not to dwell on new strange symptoms or ild stubborn once, just put them under the "sensative nervoussystem umbrella".. I do thou have one question that im struggling with a bit lately, is it a common limbic/nervoussystem symptom to get more infections? Thank you once again❤

[@TheAnxietyGuy1]

Good question. I believe it is common because the system is already fighting to maintain inner balance hence the challenge to the immune system to maintain its functioning. Also, we can consider the mind as sufferers are highly vigilant in trying to protect from rather than create which can lead to depletion.

[@thendmurphy]

Do you have advice for someone with health anxiety that has “real” symptoms. Rashes/allergic reactions are a trigger for me and when I have one it’s hard to not panic.

[@jacquelinelarsen6159]

My main fear is my pounding heart and afraid I won't be able to breathe right.

[@TheAnxietyGuy1]

Anxiety has a way of tricking us into certain thought patterns.

[@yasemin9621]

Thank you for this video. It’s been exactly a year since I started having health anxiety/ panic attacks it’s lessened a lot I am now stuck with Intrusive thoughts and feeling slight dizziness in my head but physically don’t feel dizzy it’s weird I can’t even put it into words even my drs are fed up 😅

[@MMil8892]

I know exactly what you’re saying! This is what I have been feeling like lately- it’s like I’m checking in with myself asking if I’m dizzy and I know I’m not but I am? You’re not alone- We’ll overcome this!

[@yasemin9621]

@@MMil8892 may 2025 be a good year for all those suffering from anxiety it’s awful. Thank you for your reply and for making me feel better

[@MariaDiaz-jd8ew]

I have introduced thoughts, so when I see that a person did something bad on the news I feel like because I have intrusive thoughts I’m going to become that person 😢

[@xsm5525]

subbed.! the one thing that confuses me though is... I remember a time when i had little-to-ZERO anxiety symptoms. 5 months ago at age 39 I had my first panic attack, it was brutal.... especially that first month. but some symptoms still hang around (bloated gut, dizzyness/off-balance, shortness of breath, ear/head pressure, sound and light sensitive, brain zaps) from 17 to about 39 I was drinking a lot of booze, I'm wondering if, all that booze I did numbed my anxiety, then just before the panic attack my body was at tipping point, my body had had ENOUGH of the alcohol! ? now I'm on the wagon because ..doctors orders. thoughts on this topic?

[@CEP73]

Imo definitely... I drank heavily for many years to cope with mild medium anxiety. Been dry for 18 years now anxiety has been terrible. Mind you I've been through a lot of loss and grief. Try and sort out your anxiety now don't let it drag on like I did. The anxiety guy is the number 1 in my opinion. I've looked for help for years and he's definitely the best!

[@pinaperez741]

Happy New Year Dennis!

[@TheAnxietyGuy1]

Happy new year!

[@ZarinaBegum-y2c]

Ohh love this video, Thank you.

[@TheAnxietyGuy1]

You are so welcome!

[@shellyhall-hh4ji]

I've been in mental health

[@shellyhall-hh4ji]

Do you feel that way I've been feeling that way for a couple days. I'm in mental health but I can't afford I'm on disability I do love listening to what you have to say you get me and I thank you for that I'm listening I'm trying to learn it's really hard I text and talk I can't spell very well

[@shellyhall-hh4ji]

I overreact around people when they get loud specially in conversation I take things real personal because because of the things I've been through I know that now I've learned some of it in my DBT groups I still have a ways to go radical acceptance is so hard

[@TheAnxietyGuy1]

I can relate from my past completely

[@victoriahunt9538]

That’s how I be feeling

[@rachaelsanmarco6988]

Circular thinking!!

[@TheAnxietyGuy1]

Absolutely!

[@nadishchandra7870]

last lesson where you are telling that once u lose the respect of thought before it leading spider web effect no emotional attachment to those thoughts . It is crux of tension

[@DmM419]

I've had mild trembling arms and hands for 2 weeks now. Is this normal as far as physical symptoms go.

[@deetalland2551]

I have 3 serious health conditions in pain everyday please advise me how do i deal with the added anxiety 😢

[@MeridakiNongtdu]

Were ever m going m not comfortable...i feel that m not beautiful enough....dat is holding me back what should I do

[@TheAnxietyGuy1]

Surrender sessions from this channel daily

[@carol-zg1yu]

When youre feeling great and then… worry about the other shoe dropping lol

[@nerevarinho5212]

Namasté

[@ZarinaBegum-y2c]

Twitching all over the body on n off from years 😢😢

[@TheAnxietyGuy1]

Many can relate I’m sure

[@ZarinaBegum-y2c]

Is it an Anxity ,?t's started when doctors told my heart beat is high from that time I'm thinking il hv a heart attack ,from that same week my twitching started

[@tinylewis7349]

Is it normal for me to not feel hungry due to over thinking?

[@CEP73]

Definitely....I'm the same. Then I worry that I'm not eating...

[@tinylewis7349]

@ omg SAME FOR ME! I’m literally shaking right now cause I’m just worried about why I’m not hungry like I normally would be around this time! This is very scary and miserable!

[@anita_1135]

Yes! I learned that it's a tight diaphragm that's pushing on your stomach ...once I relax I can eat...hope this helps and looks on KZbin at how to relax your diaphragm there's lots of videos out there. Happy New Year xx🎉

[@tinylewis7349]

@@anita_1135 thank you so much! I’m definitely going to look into it!

[@sjl8256]

Same for me. Rarely hungry.

[@LarhondaNolden]

Me

[@islamabadmedicalcare5]

Still no video on Sexual performance anxiety.. plz make 1

[@IKstruggles]

You will recover from it don't worry...it will take some time after you get rid from anxiety

[@miyafarby3960]

It’s not the performance that’s the issue it’s you worrying about the performance to begin with

[@islamabadmedicalcare5]

@@miyafarby3960 agreed but how to get out of it and break the loop

[@joannlittle382]

Freedom 2025