@drkirren: Does checking resolve your anxiety problem, or does it keep it going? ✨ Health anxiety checking doesn't help because the more you check, the more you believe it's the only way to keep yourself reassured. So you get hooked on checking, and you never learn that you'd be fine without checking so much. Checking also means you're constantly focusing on your body, which makes you notice sensations that can fuel even more anxiety. Checking can feel reassuring for a moment but ultimately keeps the fear alive. The real solution is gradually stopping and eliminating this kind of checking. ✨ If you'd like comprehensive, practical advice on how to stop checking, including how to deal with the urges, the thoughts that come with them, and the distress you feel when you try to ignore the urge to check - you'll find it all in my book, Ten Times Calmer 📚 This information is for general educational purposes only and is intended for health anxiety. Always see your doctor for advice specific to your situation. #healthanxiety #healthanxietyrelief #hypochondriac #hypochondria #healthanxietytips #illnessanxietydisorder

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