Show Notes
Get In Touch! This first episode addresses the root of why we can suffer from health anxiety. Amy explains that symptoms and fears are normal and not indicative of mental weakness. She explains that health anxiety, previously called hypochondria, is a deeply ingrained pattern of fear and hyper-awareness intended to protect but often traps individuals in a cycle of anxiety. Key points include recognising that these anxious feelings are a result of an overactive nervous system, distinguishing b...
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