My BEST advice as a health anxiety therapist

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  • @Hamegg22
    @Hamegg22 Před 5 měsíci +217

    Anyone else also too scared to actually go to the doctors? Because your soo convinced they’re finally going to tell you your dying or there is something serious .. but I seek assurance everywhere else . My poor partner , has to deal with it on a daily basis

    • @worldview730
      @worldview730 Před 4 měsíci +18

      The doctor is probably scared to see me for possibly ruining his day

    • @NatLikesThat
      @NatLikesThat Před 4 měsíci +6

      Very much !!! Avoiding is also part of HA 💔

    • @Themittens2012
      @Themittens2012 Před 3 měsíci +18

      Yes very much. I don't see this mentioned often enough. I'm jealous of the people able to call and go in for every little thing. I am petrified of going in, even to the ER for some random injury because I've convinced myself they're going to find SOMETHING and tell me I have like 6 months to live. Now a very minor pain in my stomach for the last few days has me convinced of the big C word or some sort of deadly infection. The more I think about it the worse it hurts. This happened with a spot on my back last month til I eventually forced myself to forget about it, and boom pain gone. Every few weeks it's a new "deadly issue" but I still can't draw the courage to go in. It's been years since I even had a physical so I feel like I'm practically too far gone at this point.

    • @traceyflater
      @traceyflater Před 3 měsíci +4

      Exactly!

    • @nanisap
      @nanisap Před 3 měsíci +5

      100%!!!!!! I never want to go ans get checked cause I get scarsd it'll be something bad :(

  • @akshitabhakhri2443
    @akshitabhakhri2443 Před 11 měsíci +305

    Going insane with health anxiety and it brought me here. I wish to feel normal.

    • @caitlinneilson7731
      @caitlinneilson7731 Před 9 měsíci +6

      Me too.

    • @sheilawroten4559
      @sheilawroten4559 Před 8 měsíci +3

      She will help you!! I found her about 6 or 7 yrs ago and what a BLESSING it was!!!!!!

    • @Sale-Big-Or-Go-Home
      @Sale-Big-Or-Go-Home Před 8 měsíci +3

      That’s the worst way to look at it, you need to get comfortable being uncomfortable, I had health anxiety and it was severe I would pray God makes me normal again but once I started to realize the only thing that helps is using anxiety to build a new life and become better

    • @jasonseifried7192
      @jasonseifried7192 Před 8 měsíci +1

      You will

    • @Mebbe308
      @Mebbe308 Před 7 měsíci +7

      I’m 77 and a real worry wart. Thinking back I’ve always been like that. You’re not alone. Love Mary x

  • @shawizz
    @shawizz Před 9 měsíci +45

    "addicted to problem-solving". this explains so much when trying to understand my adult child with health anxiety.

    • @paolacarrera8792
      @paolacarrera8792 Před 2 měsíci +1

      It’s a nightmare, please listen to you’re kid I’m 22 living with my family and I feel like they didn’t take serious when I wasn’t eating because of anxiety.

    • @nanan8992
      @nanan8992 Před měsícem

      Omg I'm also 22 and didn't feel like I was helped regarding this at all.

  • @simranbal228
    @simranbal228 Před 10 měsíci +101

    It’s just so scary and so draining because you feel like if you don’t do anything you’ll lose your life and if you find out you have something and chose to ignore it because you thought it was anxiety that you’ll forever be angry towards yourself. It’s a constant struggle man.

    • @lifeisbeautifuljijicha9095
      @lifeisbeautifuljijicha9095 Před 7 měsíci +1

      Yes so hard my life no more my life 😢

    • @myiatoon9489
      @myiatoon9489 Před 6 měsíci +3

      I'm honestly crying right now because I am so worried that if I accept it is anxiety and it turns out to be the scary thing I'm trying to help. You know. So so so so so scary

    • @diya.bhakta.
      @diya.bhakta. Před 5 měsíci +3

      my exact fear. and i dont have anyone to talk to. im only 13, i honestly shouldn't be feeling any of this but here i am. if yall ever want to talk feel free to reply because i would love to!

    • @PokeNoir1
      @PokeNoir1 Před 3 měsíci +2

      @@diya.bhakta. Don't stress too much about having such issues at 13, that thought might arise that other people of similar age around you dont feel that stressed but trust me sometimes it's just not about age but circumstances

    • @Loved-ByGod
      @Loved-ByGod Před měsícem

      I once had anxiety… until I found Jesus Christ and He healed me!!
      Jesus Christ, Son of the Living God, is waiting for you to come to Him with your burdens and anxieties. In Him, we not only have assurance of Heaven.. we have love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Seek Him while He may be found! He loves you and wants to heal you!

  • @allisonsturkey7235
    @allisonsturkey7235 Před 8 měsíci +43

    This video made me cry 😭 I’m in the trenches with health anxiety right now. Thanks. This helps.

  • @katieb6815
    @katieb6815 Před 8 měsíci +88

    My jaw dropped and I teared up when you talked about your neurological symptoms because I have literally been struggling with the same exact symptoms since January. I had no idea anxiety could manifest symptoms like this. I literally was tested for MS, had an MRI, thinking it was my endometriosis, I had no idea what was happening. But the Health Anxiety is such a struggle for me for the last 8 years now and I RARELY hear it talked about seriously and you do it with such hope and compassion. You have no idea how grateful I am for this video and a glimpse of your story.

    • @dignifieddan.4198
      @dignifieddan.4198 Před 5 měsíci +1

      How are you feeling? (Dumb question).., *how has your journey been going*?

    • @karmacastro374
      @karmacastro374 Před 4 měsíci +4

      I’m currently in the exact same boat as you. Thinking I have MS. Wanting an MRI. But I just keep circling back to what if it is true and what if I can discover this early and save myself. Rather than just “letting it progress “ if something truly is there??
      Thank you for sharing

    • @dignifieddan.4198
      @dignifieddan.4198 Před 4 měsíci

      @@karmacastro374 while I don’t have that specific worry, I understand the premises as a fellow HA person. The thought of “well what if this feeling, this sensation, this time is different?” And then I feel symptoms in that area, wherever it may be, and process continues. It has to stop. I wasn’t always like this and I can imagine most of us weren’t including you.. have you taken any self help steps to move forward?

    • @karmacastro374
      @karmacastro374 Před 4 měsíci

      @@dignifieddan.4198
      Hey there, Watching these videos has really been helping.. I signed up for BetterHelp ( therapy site) ,.. and hopefully talking with a personal therapist might make a difference with this health anxiety.
      I think something that comforts me when I start spiraling is honestly the thought that if something really is wrong.. then I guess so be it? I know that sounds morbid.. but it atleast helps me relax for a second. somehow some way. If something is actually wrong then I can't control that and eventually a symptom would truly send me over the edge if it REALLY was true. idk if this is a healthy thought process.. but it's what I'm working with currently. Wbu?? got any tips??

    • @LauraK0702
      @LauraK0702 Před 4 měsíci +1

      I've had health anxiety for years. Usually when I have a flare up, I have a new terrifying symptom that is worse than all the others and it's that symptom that convinces me that this time, it can't be anxiety.
      My latest one was twitching in my eye. It stressed me out and then I started twitching everywhere. Legs, arms, cheeks etc. I told my GP and she sent me to a specialist. The specialist told me that I really need to get my anxiety sorted.

  • @chillow88
    @chillow88 Před 5 měsíci +21

    'Addicted to problem solving'. She had me instantly.

    • @humanfamilymember
      @humanfamilymember Před 5 měsíci +1

      A response to high cortisol and high adrenaline due to low blood glucose perhaps? 🤔

  • @ptitsunday
    @ptitsunday Před 11 měsíci +66

    it feels like it never is the right moment to start putting an end to the worry because i always tell myself that though i was wrong concerning all my previous fears, this time i am right and it feels real, and ignoring it will cause regret in the future

    • @StreetBladerBloke
      @StreetBladerBloke Před 9 měsíci +2

      Not ignore, manage expectations from Medical reports dont go down the rabbit hole, atleast that what i keep telling myself

    • @worldview730
      @worldview730 Před 4 měsíci +1

      like the boy who cried wolf

    • @KymEndean
      @KymEndean Před měsícem

      Feel the exact same thing

    • @dylaneggen5766
      @dylaneggen5766 Před 5 hodinami

      Yup

  • @Victory63219
    @Victory63219 Před 3 měsíci +58

    I have struggled with mental illness and my mental health since I was a kid. Before I even knew what those terms were. After years of depression, anxiety, and even an attempt to take my life, I never thought I would be able to live without psych medications. I clung to them because it was the only thing that made my mind quiet, but it also made me a zombie. Microdosing has given me control of my mental health for the first time, and they essentially gave me my life back.

    • @annemoore4461
      @annemoore4461 Před 3 měsíci

      I’ve been researching on psychedelics and it’s benefits to individuals dealing with Anxiety, Depression, ADHD and from my findings, they really work and I’ve been eager to get some for a while but its been difficult to get my hands on them.

    • @ohmakure4716
      @ohmakure4716 Před 3 měsíci

      The Trips I've been having really helped me a lot. I’m now able to meditate and I finally feel in control of my emotions and my future and things that used to be mundane to me now seem incredible and full of nuance on top of that I'm way less driven by my ego and I have alot more empathy as well

    • @ellaaysun6181
      @ellaaysun6181 Před 3 měsíci

      I was having this constant, unbearable anxiety due to work stress. Not until I came across a very intelligent mycologist. He saved my life honestly

    • @ellaaysun6181
      @ellaaysun6181 Před 3 měsíci

      His name is *DR Adolf Petter*

    • @ryancihet555
      @ryancihet555 Před 3 měsíci

      @ohmakure4716
      I feel the same way too. I put too much on my plate and it definitely affects my stress and anxiety levels. I am also glad to be a part of this community.

  • @cl0wnkisser
    @cl0wnkisser Před měsícem +7

    I never thought anyone could relate to me and how severe my health anxiety is until I came across this video. I found so much comfort in this and like I’m not alone thank you for this❤❤

  • @SqweakySqwizard
    @SqweakySqwizard Před 6 měsíci +17

    It started off so small and I have no idea how it’s spiraled this far. I just want to not be constantly worried for my health anymore, it literally just feels so miserable. The major problem is the fact that I don’t even realize it’s my anxiety, and I have no way of telling myself that it’s just my anxiety kicking in.
    Thank you for this video though, it genuinely helps to know I’m not the only person who’s dealt with this kind of thing.

  • @011StObsessedSwiftieandLivie

    what hurts the most is that somewhere inside me knows i’m ok. because i am ok. there’s always something else that i think and then that fear goes away and another one comes. i start thinking about the worst scenarios, like what if i have some deadly thing. yk, im just not gonna say it. i know that im physically ok, but mentally im broken. i’m trying to fix this anxiety, its so exhausting.

  • @beautifulgenius2021
    @beautifulgenius2021 Před 11 měsíci +79

    The worst part is that I know you're probably right. There's nothing serious going on with me. Everything is under control, except me. But I just cannot stop. Not even with help. Like you said in another video, I feel like I'm dying everyday and that the end is near. I just want to stop feeling like this and move on with my life, but I'm so afraid...

    • @studioofstyles6585
      @studioofstyles6585 Před 10 měsíci +6

      I feel the same way

    • @Lost-mb1gj
      @Lost-mb1gj Před 9 měsíci +13

      I’m going through the same. Last night I woke up in a panic because I genuinely believed I was dying in my sleep.

    • @beautifulgenius2021
      @beautifulgenius2021 Před 9 měsíci +14

      One thing that has helped me was focus on work, hobbies and getting out of the house. The twitching and fears are still there, daily. They'll probably never going to go away completely, but time has gone by and, in spite of all my fears, I'm still here. Be strong and keep yourself busy 😉 best wishes 😙

    • @joshxamanda
      @joshxamanda Před 8 měsíci +2

      @@Lost-mb1gjI keep having fits every night because of how anxiety ridden I am I haven’t slept properly in a week 😢

    • @ridhimachawla1762
      @ridhimachawla1762 Před 8 měsíci +4

      Oh my God that is so true.
      Everytime I get even a small cut or bruise I get a panic attack
      But guys we gotta be strong
      We will get through this and everyday we are coming close to the day we will get rid of it.
      We will party that day❣️🎉

  • @RengeGirl
    @RengeGirl Před 5 měsíci +19

    I have just recently realized that I have health anxiety. I always thought that my research was my way “having control.” Now I know that it has the opposite effect. Your analogy of standing on a broken leg is brilliant.
    I am working on mindfulness of my body sensations, and to NOT fall back into the obsessive behavior…no health tracking devices, no google. I am only 48 hours into the process, and I already feel better.

    • @kandre932
      @kandre932 Před 2 měsíci +1

      I hope you’re doing better! I’m going through the same thing, i’m so scared to feel my heartbeat or anything and i’m trying to get over that fear and to recognize that it’s GOOD that my heart is beating. Heart rates fluctuate throughout the day and that doesn’t mean anything bad! It’s just your body!

  • @dignifieddan.4198
    @dignifieddan.4198 Před 7 měsíci +27

    I’ve gone through this for the first time in my life. And damn did it hit me really hard. I was feeling strange feelings at first and thought it was my heart. 3 EKG’s, a pulmonologist , blood test, heart monitor, primary doctor, all of it later, and it still came back. It’s anxiety. Yesterday I had a tingling by my temple and now I’m worried about it and googled it and saw aneurysm stuff and it never ends. Ever. Until we face it. Anxiety has roots in our subconscious. And it leads to living in fear ultimately. And suffering isn’t meant to be the way to live. And we know that, right? Whether it be the fear of death, exhaustion, things going on in life, etc. but it has to stop. We have to rest our minds and bodies. We deserve better. And most importantly, give it all to God. Do what you have to do for your self . It comes and goes, and I’m still fighting it. But your not alone. Keep fighting. And give it to God no matter what. 🙏💪

    • @worldview730
      @worldview730 Před 4 měsíci +1

      And the greatest drop line comment they give you is "Everything came back normal" you can go home now

    • @user-jf7mz8fe2h
      @user-jf7mz8fe2h Před 3 měsíci +1

      This is beautiful. Thank you.

    • @dignifieddan.4198
      @dignifieddan.4198 Před 3 měsíci

      @@user-jf7mz8fe2h of course. It’s a daily battle , but we can overcome. God will get us through 🙏. Let’s surrender control , let the bad thoughts pass like clouds in the sky, and move forward. Rooting for you!

  • @barbarastead1227
    @barbarastead1227 Před 7 měsíci

    Thanks for this. I found you and you make a lot of sense.

  • @rob7520
    @rob7520 Před 9 měsíci +5

    Thank you this is really calming. I googled problems I had with sleeping and what I found was scary.

  • @StreetBladerBloke
    @StreetBladerBloke Před 9 měsíci +3

    that is so true Cherelle, thanks for posting this. Went for routine blood test and liver enzyme was high side. My problem solving kicked into action spiralled me into black hole for the week, just recovering from it today. you are right about neuro signs, i had the same crawley spirally experience on my head, A&E doc looked at my wife and started shaking his head..My legs are jelly right now as i thought i was having heart attack couple of nights ago

  • @rockyroo5800
    @rockyroo5800 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Just watched some of your vidros i cant believe i have so much of what you have said i need to get on top of this thankyou so much x

  • @paulinagarcia7249
    @paulinagarcia7249 Před 8 měsíci +3

    Thank you so much for sharing your story gives me the strength to endure my symptoms. I will follow your advice. I’ve been praying to god to find someone I could identify with and that is you. God bless you.

  • @jjl2269
    @jjl2269 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Thanks i feel much calmer god bless you for taking the time to explain to us i have health anxiety

  • @jesseucci55
    @jesseucci55 Před 4 měsíci

    thank you so much. youre amazing this video truly hit home and your delivery was great, also sharing your symptoms was very helpful. i am going to watch this whenever i need a reminder! subscribed

  • @GodenBoy1234
    @GodenBoy1234 Před rokem +24

    Thank you so much for all your help. Honestly, my brain switch has flicked, and I am starting to see that everything that I am feeling is due to anxiety and non-stop problem solving! I know it will not be easy to recover, but I will start to accept my symptoms, and just take it one day at a time. I really do not know where I would be now if I have not discovered your channel, because my health anxiety had been spiriling out of control, and there is no advice out there that I could find like yours on how to tackle the problems that come with it.

  • @Charlit1991
    @Charlit1991 Před 8 měsíci

    So so helpful, thank you!

  • @user-ld1dy3yc8j
    @user-ld1dy3yc8j Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you for the clarity.

  • @rivarainemartinez7518
    @rivarainemartinez7518 Před 24 dny +1

    I had health anxiety when my toddler had a fever, from then on, with just a simple cough on day 1 I will get him checked directly. and with myself, I had undergone CT-scan and blood works because I thought I have kidney disease. and up to this day, even the slightest change in my sons behavior or movement or anything I always try to "problem solve" and there I go spiralling down again, not wanting to eat, not wanting to sleep because I just wanna make sure my son is comfortable, and it affects my health, then Ill go "problem solving" again with my sickness and its just a continuous loop! I am so glad I found this video, its so very helpful. thank you so much.

  • @sarinabuonavolonta
    @sarinabuonavolonta Před 2 měsíci +1

    This made me cry thank you for this advice. I’m grateful it is only anxiety and I am ready to let go of it .. or at least begin learning how to 🙏🏼

  • @MrsSurrealista
    @MrsSurrealista Před 10 měsíci +8

    No way. You described everything that happens to me. This is crazy!!!! And it’s so true about problem solving. I feel so seen! I’m watching this video with tears in my eyes.

  • @n1kk1cathar1ne
    @n1kk1cathar1ne Před 9 měsíci +2

    This was so helpful, thank you so much for all of this! Do you have any tips on dealing with having health problems (like a rash, a chalazion etc) that you actually have and you’re afraid of not going away and becoming permanent?

  • @tiffanyfreeman6072
    @tiffanyfreeman6072 Před rokem +3

    Hard to swallow, but soooo necessary to hear! Thank you.

  • @slowanchor9838
    @slowanchor9838 Před 7 měsíci

    I want to thank you deeply for this!

  • @AmrateMoustafa
    @AmrateMoustafa Před 9 měsíci +1

    Thank you. I needed to hear this

  • @carolparsons7250
    @carolparsons7250 Před rokem +1

    Thank you so much for what you do you are fantastic.

  • @emmaoliver7324
    @emmaoliver7324 Před 2 měsíci

    Thank you for your understanding and sharing. Your tips are helping refresh the knowledge and behaviours.

  • @toddwilliams4493
    @toddwilliams4493 Před 6 měsíci

    Best and most important video I have watched...thank you and God Bless you

  • @christosbonis8895
    @christosbonis8895 Před rokem +2

    One of the best channels and you are to the poin don’t stop posting

  • @xahra4846
    @xahra4846 Před 6 měsíci +4

    If we continue to problem solve , we drive ourselves insane “. So true 💯😢

  • @njohnson4503
    @njohnson4503 Před 6 měsíci +4

    Thank you. I’m glad to know I am not alone. My daughter was diagnosed with leukemia in 2021. She’s better now but, it was so traumatic seeing as it was the second time. So now going to the doctor and they tell me things I go from zero to one hundred. I’m literally having panic attacks. I’m so thankful to fall across this video.

  • @User_76434
    @User_76434 Před měsícem +1

    Dealing with this for a long time. Yesterday i was looking in the mirror and i noticed a lump in my throat and i know that it's because of cold that i am suffering for some days now but i couldn't convince myself and started thinking that i might have cancer and i just couldn't control my mind and the next second i started getting dizzy couldn't see anything properly, my ears were ringing , my body went numb and there was so much sweat. I thought I'm going to pass out. I sat down and focused on my breath. It lasted for few minutes. I don't know if it was anxiety attack or what i have never experienced this before. It was terrifying.

  • @rishideb6634
    @rishideb6634 Před měsícem

    This was so helpful. Thank you for explaining it in the way that you did. I will definitely consciously work on fighting the urge to problem solve for small things happening in our body that go away after some days.
    Thanks! This is actually making a difference in the world.

  • @Color_your_dreams
    @Color_your_dreams Před měsícem +2

    I started my CZcams channel to reduce my stress and anxiety. It helped me a little bit but I am always worried about my families and my health 😢 This video is making me realize that most of my symptoms would be from anxiety only. Thank you ❤

  • @beausmom8863
    @beausmom8863 Před rokem +33

    I am getting better… I’d say 75% better than 2 years ago when this first got out of control. That being said , a dizzy spell, a chest ache, etc….can send me back into the fear. I don’t google but it stops me from feeling like I am ok. I appreciate the “problem solving” explanation. I see it now, I get that. That helps.

    • @moolinani
      @moolinani Před rokem +4

      YES! Before was way worst and i’m so grateful for a lot of the healing I did. It’s just the symptoms or the small aches that my body has (which i’m sure everyone has body aches) it just scares me and i’ll ruminate on it for awhile. You’re not alone 🙁

    • @beausmom8863
      @beausmom8863 Před rokem +2

      @@moolinani yes, exactly! Wishing you the best, thanks for the reminder I am not alone in this.

    • @cherellethinks
      @cherellethinks  Před rokem +4

      So glad to hear you’re feeling much better. This is great news! 💛

    • @user-qw4jy1oy9r
      @user-qw4jy1oy9r Před rokem +2

      ​​@@cherellethinks , Charelle, when you will be making the next video, be aware that I will be watching *YOU* ;)

    • @tomsale5142
      @tomsale5142 Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@moolinani have you got muscle crps.better.mine have been.terrible 6 years where do you have them

  • @jeffmutter2286
    @jeffmutter2286 Před 4 měsíci +9

    I have been suddenly struggling with this for the last 3 weeks. I have been to Emergency twice for 8 hours each time. I have also been to my Dr. I have had CT scans on my head, chest, and abdomen certain I had cancer. Nope all clear. Full blood panel including all organ functions and inflammatory response. All perfect. EKG perfect. Blood pressure…perfect. All drs said I am in pristine medical condition. The crazy thing is I think they are all wrong. I do not understand why this happened to me….I am devastated by it.

    • @sonjanoone4109
      @sonjanoone4109 Před 2 měsíci

      Sorry you’re going through this. I hope you’re okay.

    • @duoono3502
      @duoono3502 Před 2 měsíci

      I’m going through the same thing. I had a bad reaction to medication 3 weeks ago and think it was the cause of my health anxiety. I’ve been struggling to do literally anything for the past 3 weeks, all I do is sit around and check my pulse.

  • @MasterTainment
    @MasterTainment Před 6 měsíci +1

    I love you. Thank you for this.

  • @andrewlaw4844
    @andrewlaw4844 Před 3 měsíci

    Dear Cherelle, I really think this is wonderful. Thank you for this lovely video. This has really helped me. All my best wishes Andy.

  • @stillchan871
    @stillchan871 Před 8 měsíci +8

    That’s me 😂having a constant headache and thinking about brain cancer. I had a brain CT test last year and it was fine, even cancer probably can’t grow as fast as my unstoppable thoughts😂Now I’ve realized it’s anxiety 😭

  • @tatedido
    @tatedido Před 4 měsíci +1

    Lovely video, thank you so much. The moment i stopped googling, seeking reassurance and screening and checking my body, my symptoms went away - there are no heart palpitations etc. Stay strong

  • @ahndrearichardson5446
    @ahndrearichardson5446 Před 7 měsíci +9

    Thank you so much for making me I’m not alone. I’m 21 and have been struggling with Health anxiety since I was 16. It’s so consuming

    • @shilvipatel1176
      @shilvipatel1176 Před měsícem +2

      I am 21 too and trust me , I completely understand what it feels like to have health anxiety , to constantly worry about health . What it feels like to be drained out of energy due to anxiety

  • @melissacopeland5147
    @melissacopeland5147 Před 4 měsíci +1

    My first time here...this video was so helpful to me 😢🙏...I've been suffering with anxiety for several years 😢...and happy 2024🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @monchiu7819
    @monchiu7819 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Omg I really need this. You should start a podcast!!

  • @Mebbe308
    @Mebbe308 Před 7 měsíci +6

    You’re very sensible. I’m 77 and worry all the time. This is very helpful

  • @ojol1
    @ojol1 Před 11 měsíci +4

    Thank you for making this video. I have suffered from health anxiety for half my life but had never considered how significant problem solving can be in sustaining this disorder. I feel that what makes health anxiety so unique and challenging from other types of anxiety is that it's so hard to accept that health anxiety is what is happening when in the midst of panic and with tunnel vision. We know we have this problem but it's like it can only be recognised retrospectively. I wonder what your take on this might be. Thanks

  • @user-ir8xh8kh1f
    @user-ir8xh8kh1f Před 6 měsíci +2

    Im having tingling sensations in my legs and feet and all through my body.
    Even when i touch myself i get tingling.
    Keep thinking and looking from answers its from a fall i had but have had tests and doctors are saying anxiety but i cant belive it is either.
    Im going for a councelling session to try and understand these feelings.
    I am doing excatly what you are saying.
    Thankyou for these videos.
    Brings me some hope.

  • @amandasandoval2946
    @amandasandoval2946 Před rokem +33

    This is the first time I’ve heard someone speak about my exact fears. Wow, I am so grateful to have found you. Do you have any advice on those of us who struggle also with the health anxiety regarding our children? That’s sort of ruining my life. Between my own health anxiety and theirs, I’m consumed in the dark

    • @inMuro
      @inMuro Před 4 měsíci

      The one thing that helps me a lot is the really intense acceptance of whatever happens, happens. Somehow I can't deal with people telling me that it's probably nothing, but I do feel some relief by people letting me know that perhaps that's what it is and then that's just how it will be. Sometimes I think that some people are just naturally more level headed like that, whereas I am more of a dreamer who needs to have a reality check sometimes. It helps to be reminded that getting sick is a part of life, but the chances are quite slim. And being able to accept that, and it possibly being really sad or heartbreaking, is soothing in a weird way for me.

  • @ChaiNBooks
    @ChaiNBooks Před 6 měsíci +2

    You have no idea how these videos ( and you talking about health anxiety ) have LEGITIMATELY helped me and hundreds (if not thousands) of us!! I keep coming back to your channel every once in a while, and especially when anxiety seems to be getting a bit ahead of me. THANK YOU SO MUCH :”)

    • @Loved-ByGod
      @Loved-ByGod Před měsícem

      I once had anxiety… until I found Jesus Christ and He healed me!!
      Jesus Christ, Son of the Living God, is waiting for you to come to Him with your burdens and anxieties. In Him, we not only have assurance of Heaven.. we have love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Seek Him while He may be found! He loves you and wants to heal

  • @stanimirstoev5463
    @stanimirstoev5463 Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you so much for this video

  • @Renae6
    @Renae6 Před rokem +1

    I Thank you for your life path that lead you here- and for mine that lead me to your videos. I am on the road to recovery and you are an inspiration. I hope you truly know, everything you’ve been through is not in vain , but allowed you to be of a wonderful help to others that you otherwise may not have been able to be. I hope I will be in that position some day too. ❤😊

    • @cherellethinks
      @cherellethinks  Před rokem

      Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I’m so pleased to have helped. 🧡

  • @sheilawroten4559
    @sheilawroten4559 Před 8 měsíci

    Listen to this woman!!! She has been there. I remember she was the only solace I had because she was honest enough to put herself out there. Thankyou...oh yeah how old is the "baby" now?

  • @alyeskakochanek
    @alyeskakochanek Před 2 měsíci

    I really needed this video. I, too, have such a hard time believing all the symptoms could really be caused by anxiety. It feels impossible. And yet there is a lot of evidence pointing to that being the truth, because doctors haven't found anything wrong with me. And I see that I have had a "problem-solving" habit my whole life!

  • @sampal5352
    @sampal5352 Před 6 měsíci

    Thank you so much for sharing this, there’s there health and then the anxiety- you do not get the support or compassion for for this aspect of suffering which leads to more isolation. It should be no different than any other disorder, no one wants this. Glad to hear you’ve had success and recovery.

  • @tracybegley5195
    @tracybegley5195 Před rokem +6

    Your advice in this video really resonated with me, problem solving is exactly what I try to do constantly. I think it’s because my logic says if you can work out what’s wrong I may be able to solve it and not continue to suffer. Unfortunately the stress and anxiety that causes actually makes things worse. I do though struggle at times to differentiate between symptoms that are caused by anxiety and those that are genuinely related to the chronic health conditions I have. I am going to try to sit with my symptoms though instead of immediately needing to either seek help from a doctor or google.

  • @JeanetteJanJet
    @JeanetteJanJet Před rokem +3

    I appreciate your videos 💚💚

  • @maryamzahra4917
    @maryamzahra4917 Před 8 měsíci +6

    Guys I would say one step at a time I’m 19 and dealing with it what I have started is I have totally stopped googling symptoms totally it has really helped and always manipulate your mind into positive thinking not negative and lastly don’t give up never ever try to heal on your own rather than depending on medication

    • @alessshorts
      @alessshorts Před 8 měsíci

      👏👏

    • @maryamzahra4917
      @maryamzahra4917 Před 8 měsíci

      Feel free to share your thoughts under my comment and I love you all that are going through this tight virtual hugs for y guys🤭🫂 we will get through this together 💪🏻❤️

    • @alessshorts
      @alessshorts Před 8 měsíci

      @@maryamzahra4917 thank you so much, it’s been hard but I’m trying to alter the way I think.

    • @ayeshaliaqat-jf9ju
      @ayeshaliaqat-jf9ju Před 5 dny

      @@maryamzahra4917
      I’m also 19 and suffering from this and not even sure that it’s anxiety or something else that is present in my body

  • @geoeatstoast
    @geoeatstoast Před 10 měsíci +15

    i love you so much, as soon as you said the left side thing i started sobbing, i thought i was so stupid and i thought it was so serious, im 18 and finding out that its probably anxiety and neurological thank you. it means more than you could ever know and you dont know how much this helps me

    • @HaasHareHaaaaaaaaassssHaasyHaa
      @HaasHareHaaaaaaaaassssHaasyHaa Před 2 měsíci +2

      Omg, me too!! I'm 17, and I have been suffering with this for 4 months now. It started with a simple panic attack, which stopped after 2 hours, but then the next month, i had the same thing. I went to the emergency room twice, and they found nothing. Yet, I still feel like something is wrong, and I get panic attacks every day. It's horrible. Hope you recover soon❤

    • @geoeatstoast
      @geoeatstoast Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@HaasHareHaaaaaaaaassssHaasyHaa i hope everything goes well

    • @HaasHareHaaaaaaaaassssHaasyHaa
      @HaasHareHaaaaaaaaassssHaasyHaa Před 2 měsíci

      @@geoeatstoast thank you so much. Same for you ❤️

    • @brdwlsh1
      @brdwlsh1 Před 2 měsíci +2

      It's not stupid. You will get well. Take care of yourself.

    • @geoeatstoast
      @geoeatstoast Před 2 měsíci

      @@brdwlsh1 this is genuinely such a lovely comment. thank you.

  • @Loodikrous
    @Loodikrous Před 2 měsíci

    It’s so reassuring reading this comments, I relate to everything everyone is saying!

  • @umermaqsood3486
    @umermaqsood3486 Před 7 měsíci +3

    From last 2 years i have 4 ecg 2 echo of heart 1.hotler ecg 24h blood pressure control ct ct angiography of heart abdominal scan abdominal scanner mri of back several blood tests and everything is fine.
    It was hard in the beginning to accept but as the time pass after all that assurance i told myself i m ok. Accept it.. now i have good and bad days but building in confidence less afraid of symptoms learned to be patient happy to go through this in order to find my life again. So keep courage and drop the gurad.. that final words from me.

  • @aliyahelizabeth7397
    @aliyahelizabeth7397 Před 12 dny

    I’m in tears watching this. I really hope I can fix my anxiety, it’s eating away at me.

  • @elliemoore8120
    @elliemoore8120 Před 3 měsíci

    Great video, thanks for sharing 🙏🏼

  • @davidredwood6613
    @davidredwood6613 Před 7 měsíci

    Hi thank you for posting. Very true! Did you ever take meds to handle your health anxiety and if so, what was your experience? Thx and keep doing what you do!

  • @simeonwilson6743
    @simeonwilson6743 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Youve literly just described my last week 💀💀💀

  • @lm0703
    @lm0703 Před 7 měsíci +8

    Your video really hit home. I struggle so much with health anxiety which I believe is related to the fact that I have read about, heard about, or personally known of so many people who didn't worry about their health and missed little signs of a serious illness. I am constantly worried that some little something is clue to something major. Of course, here's the kicker, I am deathly afraid of going to the doctor and doing any medical testing that might be recommended. I avoid doctors like the plague due to fear of the outcome. I'm not sure how to reconcile this and it is overwhelming at times.

    • @YesYws-js5sj
      @YesYws-js5sj Před 6 měsíci +2

      I’m going through the same but my only advice would be not to avoid doctors, you never know if going to one for a small symptom could save your life, lol even writing this gives me panic attacks but it’s just true, don’t avoid doctors

    • @leannebryant9962
      @leannebryant9962 Před 3 měsíci

      wow just reading through all these comments is therapy for me as I truly see now that there really are people with the exact same fears as me! I totally understand how everyone feels. It makes your life hell. I am not coping right now at all. I finally got the courage to go for a mammogram over a week ago and was then tolld after it was done that the wait period is longer than ever because of staff shortages. I never would have gone in the first place!

  • @LEDC5000
    @LEDC5000 Před 5 dny

    As a Cancer Specialist, the main thrust of what you’re saying is certainly correct, in my opinion. And I can agree with it wholeheartedly as someone who suffers with health anxiety.
    However, I really do think that you should have started this video with the paramount advice that if you are experiencing concerning symptoms that you do get checked by a doctor and that if symptoms persist or indeed worsen, you do seek medical help.
    Yes health anxiety is real and it is unbelievable just how much it can negatively impact someone but we should not encourage people to always assume it’s anxiety or we risk a ‘boy crying wolf’ situation whereby the threat may one day be real. And subsequently ignored.
    There are unfortunately a plethora of genuine physical ailments and it is important to rule things out before making the call that it’s anxiety.
    Knowing where that line is to be drawn, however, is the real catch.
    But great video!

  • @tildaberggren1308
    @tildaberggren1308 Před 2 měsíci

    Thank u for this tho. I have health anxiety and just this past week ive thought i had braininflammation, stroke, my foot is broken so i thought i broke it again and rn i thought i had sepsis but i watched this video and calmed down and all my "symptoms" got calmer

  • @Thereal360-zf2jb
    @Thereal360-zf2jb Před měsícem

    This was brilliant!!

  • @jasonseifried7192
    @jasonseifried7192 Před rokem +13

    Thank you so much for sharing. I send all your videos to family and friends. Because you have helped me out so much. It means the world to me. Because I hate living this way. But it’s so hard not to research or look for assurances. I’m going to overcome health anxiety. I have to stop goggling. It’s insanity to keep doing the same thing with the same results.

    • @cherellethinks
      @cherellethinks  Před rokem +3

      Thank you so much Jason! It means a lot! 💜

    • @Loved-ByGod
      @Loved-ByGod Před měsícem +1

      I once had anxiety… until I found Jesus Christ and He healed me!!
      Jesus Christ, Son of the Living God, is waiting for you to come to Him with your burdens and anxieties. In Him, we not only have assurance of Heaven.. we have love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Seek Him while He may be found! He loves you and wants to heal

    • @jasonseifried7192
      @jasonseifried7192 Před měsícem

      @@Loved-ByGod amen Jesus Christ is the main reason I have overcome anxiety but God also uses angels or people on earth to help us overcome our problems and fears. God knows who to put in our lives as long as we accept him and follow him. But Cherelle has helped me out tremendously as well. Through the healing of our lord and savior Jesus Christ. Hallelujah

  • @pip1723
    @pip1723 Před 3 měsíci

    Great explanation of health anxiety .

  • @roberttweten
    @roberttweten Před 5 měsíci

    I feel the same with the ptsd and cptsd and moving forward…but stay spinning

  • @LeonardoSantana77
    @LeonardoSantana77 Před 2 měsíci

    Wow!!! You said everything I’m thinking and feeling!!! Thank you! Do you do virtual counseling?

  • @MrBweat
    @MrBweat Před 25 dny +1

    Ive never heard someone refer to it as a de-ja-vu and literally alot of the times thats what i felt like for days on end , like a never ending dejavu feeling

  • @sorenlampe951
    @sorenlampe951 Před 3 měsíci +1

    i needed way too long to realise its actually anxiety that caused all this. if youre constantly worried, say to yourself okay ill give myself 2 months. in those 2 month i just live under the premise that i have anxiety and nothing more. you try everything to fix anxiety in those 2 months. at the end of the 2 months you will feel so much better and less worried that you will be sure. okay i was wrong all the time - it actually was ANXIETY all the time.

  • @huangmeiling0987
    @huangmeiling0987 Před 26 dny

    omg i have same story as you...i was feeling the exact same tingling on left side of head then numbness and heaviness type of shit....i immediately googled abt it and thats where my life was ruined...google said its a symptom of stroke and what not..I FELT SO SCARED i kept irritating my mother to take me to dr but she kept telling me that you are just stressed because of studies...but all those symptoms didnt go away they kept comming back to me and made me think that "this is the end of my life i am done" i felt so stressed..i am thankful to see this video because i relate to it sm...thank you :) sorry for bad english..its nt my first language :)

  • @melitzanaki
    @melitzanaki Před 8 měsíci +1

    I am still waiting to have my "aha" moment, it's been 23 years...sending love to all of you!

    • @Loved-ByGod
      @Loved-ByGod Před měsícem

      I once had anxiety… until I found Jesus Christ and He healed me!!
      Jesus Christ, Son of the Living God, is waiting for you to come to Him with your burdens and anxieties. In Him, we not only have assurance of Heaven.. we have love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Seek Him while He may be found! He loves you and wants to heal

  • @mendyashby4730
    @mendyashby4730 Před 10 měsíci +11

    Hello Cherille I am a parent that has a 33 yr old daughter that has these exact problems. She cries everyday about something. It is very hard to deal with.
    She has been to a neurologists because she just knew she had ALS or parkinsons just everything.
    She is also going to a therapists and psychiatrists and he put her on medicine.
    She found you and I am grateful that she did. I told her to listen to you everyday. I wish she could talk to you personally but we live in West Virginia and you must be in the UK. But just listening to youseems to have helped her and I am thankful.

  • @seinfeldchik
    @seinfeldchik Před rokem +6

    I wish I could recover from health anxiety especially without antidepressants. I’ve been on them for the majority of my life and tried going off them twice and it was unbearable and I was not functional.

  • @Yosefnigusu
    @Yosefnigusu Před 7 měsíci +1

    I am literally suffering from it. I was having back pain as always then i was scrolling through tiktok when i stumbled across a video about scoiliosis and i searched it on google and youtube and none of the systems match but i still feel that my back is curving . I know the real answer but i still can't stop trying to problem solve and this happen with appendix, diabetes , kidney failure and being blind. Ny father is also same he came back from dubai just cuz of his anxiety. I want to stop it but idk how?

  • @carlarg9123
    @carlarg9123 Před 6 měsíci

    Very well explained!!! Thank you very much.
    What would you recommend to someone who got anxious or "problem-solving" due to a previous physical issue, and due to that, you become more "aware" or "wanting to prevent" something else from happening?

  • @hl7465
    @hl7465 Před 21 dnem

    Starting a new medication which has some pretty strong side effects has got me spiralling into health anxiety for the first time in years 😔 My H.A started after I had sepsis, so thats where my mind always goes when I feel anything but baseline normal. Thank you for this video, you're absolutely right. I'll try.

  • @damon9153
    @damon9153 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I been suffering with this for months now my only advise is to try CBD I’ve noticed I’m so much more relaxed and feel my anxiety is calming down

  • @tanmay9268
    @tanmay9268 Před 7 měsíci

    I love your voice ❤

  • @alexandras2045
    @alexandras2045 Před 12 dny

    I developed severe health anxiety after my dad died. I’m constantly worrying about dying and leaving my husband and son behind. I’m the breadwinner and I worry what would happen if I died. I went and bought a good life insurance policy which helped a little. I try to pray, meditate and do some deep breathing and try to accept that I’m going to die some day and my family will be ok.

  • @stuford
    @stuford Před 11 měsíci +2

    Cherelle what kind of phyical symptoms did you get? Did bodyweight change and were you tired a lot? Your videos are really helpul. Thanks so much

  • @ernestsylvester5659
    @ernestsylvester5659 Před měsícem

    Thank you for this video

  • @Mal17281
    @Mal17281 Před měsícem +1

    Felt dizzy and went into full blown panic attack and I’m never the same. A slight movement or lightheaded cause an anxiety attack. 😢

  • @ScarlettMoon2
    @ScarlettMoon2 Před 9 měsíci +8

    So what is it called when you are worried about health but avoid the doctor and just worry etc. ?? How do I fix this??

    • @ellouise3373
      @ellouise3373 Před 3 měsíci

      I think it’s usually because you’re worried you’ll be told it’s something serious and life threatening. But the best thing you can do in that instance of worry, it go to the docs anyway. Sometimes the reassurance from a doctor can ease some things :) x

  • @michaelfinney1778
    @michaelfinney1778 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Your video was much appreciated. I had a throat rash for about 3-4 months. I was filled with worry, fear, and anxiety. I believed I was in bad health. I made a mistake by using Doctor Google, as the answers only fueled my anxiety. I stopped searching for answers and decided to leave it. I stopped checking my throat for rashes daily, which has led to a decrease in my anxiety. I stopped checking my throat for rashes daily, which has led to a decrease in my anxiety. I'm realizing that I no longer have a rash on my throat, whereas every morning I used to have one. Since I stayed calm, and as a result, I don't get a rash. Anxiety can harm you in many ways.

  • @helpingheartsoul2211
    @helpingheartsoul2211 Před 20 dny

    Hey you all Health anxietians, so read this and you ll probably relate, I had a sore throat and burning sensation last week, my vision was throat cancer, had a sharp pain near my left arm and my vision was heart issues although ecg was normal, tremors and my vision was Ms, parkinsons and so many more, head aches and my vision was tumors, lower back ache and my vision was spinal lesions, migraines and my vision was glaucoma, weight loss and my vision was diabetes, dizziness and my vision was blood pressure, shaking and faint and my vision was vertigo. Im probably half a doctor cos I read a lot of medical articles in the past to educate myself for friends and family. Now that past is playing up for me. Eventually im a healthy individual with nothing but HA.. The trick is to untangle yourself from any thoughts other than what is needed for the present day, focus on a game like sudoko, exercise, meditate, don't overdo all these though. Talk to people, move around a lot, do idle shopping or just walk around, fill your eyes with pleasure. Im sure you all are alright and theres nothing more than a few physical changes that's bound to happen at your age...accept them and make them a part of you.. ❤❤❤❤

  • @joshuagallup3005
    @joshuagallup3005 Před 19 dny

    I’ve dealt with this about 5 years ago and with a lot of work and courage I was completely able to heal myself. It’s scary now but all emotions are temporary.

  • @user-cx9lw2bp8u
    @user-cx9lw2bp8u Před 8 měsíci +1

    I have had rabies ocd for half a year now. I can swim in the sea and then see a dog swimming in it and think I somehow might’ve got the virus in and my vaccine, which I did twice the full batch of, would fail. I really hope to get better because this fear of potentially having a 99 percent fatal disease crawling in you is really so draining and dreadful

  • @saradarwin2260
    @saradarwin2260 Před 2 měsíci

    I am now living by your 7 day rule and it’s really helped so far

  • @HaileyMyers-dq6pd
    @HaileyMyers-dq6pd Před 4 dny

    I was having problems where I would pass out and faint, and ever since it stopped happening, I still have anxiety every day, I'm scared to go outside, I get anxiety when I do force myself to, and I'm just overall a shell of what I used to be.