How to Stop Health Anxiety Spirals (And Trust Your Body Again)

When health anxiety takes over, it feels impossible to trust your body — or your thoughts. In this episode, we’re talking about why health anxiety spirals happen, how it tricks you into worst-case thinking, and gentle ways to start breaking the cycle. Whether you’re stuck in Googling symptoms, checking your body, or feeling constant worry about your health — you’re not alone, and you’re not broken. You’ll learn: ✔️ Why health anxiety feels so convincing ✔️ How reassurance-seeking keeps you stuck ✔️ The sneaky ways health anxiety shows up (like catastrophising and body hyperawareness) ✔️ Simple therapist-backed strategies to slow the spiral ✔️ How to start trusting yourself and your body again You deserve peace — and it starts with understanding what your anxiety is trying to protect you from. 🔔 Follow the podcast for more weekly episodes on anxiety, OCD, and self-trust. Lets Connect! Follow me on Instagram ⁠⁠ Follow the Podcast on Instagram ⁠⁠Work With Me - 1-1 Therapy⁠⁠ Disclaimer - This channel/ podcast exist for psychoeducation & marketing purposes. This is not a replacement for professional mental health support or therapy. While I am a therapist, I am not your therapist and this content does not substitute a professional, therapeutic relationship. Please reach out to a mental health professional for a higher level of care. Take Care! Jess | Therapy with Jess