Summary: <br> Health Anxiety? Here's How to Stay Calm and Confident.<br> Podcast #402<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Health anxiety or medical angst is a real thing, and it's becoming even more anxiety-evoking in the age of a pandemic. There are ways, simple ways, to stay calm and confident when you might otherwise spiral into health anxiety and medical worst-case scenarios. This podcast episode will give you tactical tools on how to have confidence in the face of health anxiety. Get the full show notes at www.trishblackwell.com/402<br> <br> <br> <br> In this episode of The Confidence Podcast we're talking about: <br> <br> <br> <br> My own story of health anxiety - and how I learned to change the voiceHow to overcome health anxiety and the "what if's" of medical angst5 things that will help you persevere as this pandemic continues<br> <br> <br> <br> REVIEW OF THE WEEK:<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Leira :) Your one stop for confidence growth - 5 Stars.<br> <br> <br> <br> by Aimata Travel<br> <br> <br> I came across this podcast almost a month ago and I have not stopped listening to and consuming content from Trish and the College of Confidence. My life has changed for the better. I feel motivated and the positivity is so contagious. Thank you Trish for the incredible content you put out for us every week. Cheers for the next 400! I love this! <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> MY OWN STORY OF HEALTH ANXIETY:<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> I used to be paralyzed by health anxiety. <br> <br> <br> <br> -I was terrified of HIV as a kid (sperm, orange juice story), germaphobe<br> <br> <br> <br> -I was self-perpetuating my own mental health when I was young, and then even more as an adolescent when I did have mental health challenges<br> <br> <br> <br> But I learned to change the narrative:<br> <br> <br> <br> Shortness of Breath Story.<br> <br> <br> <br> Baker's Endless Surgeries. <br> <br> <br> <br> Health anxiety is perpetuated by stressful circumstances - and y'all, 2020 is stressful. <br> <br> <br> <br> HOW TO OVERCOME THE WHAT IF'S OF HEALTH ANXIETY<br> <br> <br> <br> Talkback to the "what if's" with "what if it doesn't's"Determine to keep your thoughts in the present - don's lose today over what-ifs about tomorrowEliminate the spirit of complaint from your heart. Complaining constricts confidence. Expectant faith - God, I can't wait to see what you're going to do.Go into a place of gratitude for modern medicineDon't give pain the place of reign in your heart ---- the fear of pain doesn't have to cause you pain in the current momentKnow where you're going when you die - think bigger picture than earth - this will give you peace about whatever worst-case scenario you might be fearful of.Work with a therapist or a coach (and let's talk about the differences, shall we?) <br> <br> <br> <br> SPONSORSHIP: BETTERHELP<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Is there something interfering with your happiness? Have you been wanting to start counseling, but not know where to look or start? <br> <br> <br> <br> BetterHelp will assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist. You get to connect in a safe and private online environment - it's so convenient, and of course confidential. Once you sign up you can start communicating in under 24-hours. Y'all, this isn't self-help, this is professional counseling.<br> <br> <br> <br> What I love about it the most is that you can send a message to your counselor at anytime. You’ll get timely and thoughtful responses plus you can schedule weekly video or phone session.<br> <br> <br> <br> Betterhelp makes it easy and free to change counselors if needed. It’s more affordable than traditional offline counseling and financial aid is available.<br> <br>
