Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Health Anxiety
The Health Anxiety Cycle:
Thought/Sensation —> Interpretation —> Anxiety —> Control —> Comes Back Bigger
Experienced that cycle above? Yeah, me too. Let’s break down an example:
You have a cousin who gets diagnosed with skin cancer. You notice the initial shock. Then, you go on about your day. Later you notice a mole that you’ve never really paid attention to. Is it darker than usual? Has it always been that big? Your heart beats a little faster. Your stomach starts to clench. Uh oh. This must mean something serious. You need to get to the bottom of this. You go to ChatGPT to upload a pic. Everything comes back generally fine. Whew, that felt good. For a little while. Then, the nagging thought comes back as you’re getting ready for bed. Maybe you should take another picture of it. Maybe you go to Reddit. Then you ask your partner to look. You get some short-term relief, but mostly, the uncertainty comes back. Now, the checking intensifies and you make the appointment. But… you’re spiraling inside. It consumes your thoughts, which run rampant. You’re officially in the loop and now you’re on watch for every unusual sensation. Things are miserable. What can you do??
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Health Anxiety:
CBT is a highly effective, short-term treatment that teaches you to think differently about your body and change the behaviors that grow anxiety.
You’ll learn:
To understand exactly why you fell into this loop
To spot the thinking traps that aren’t realistic, balanced, or helpful
To check the facts about your body and your life
To gradually limit habits that keep you stuck (like checking, reassurance, avoidance)
To move towards a more valued life
Sound like a good fit for you? Reach out to get relief and end the suffering.
