Reddit mentions of Worried Sick? the Exaggerated Fear of Physical Illness

Sorry to hear that! Coincidentally, I was just looking at something else and came across [this book] (https://www.amazon.com/Worried-Sick-Exaggerated-Physical-Illness/dp/0981484344?SubscriptionId=AKIAIRKJRCRZW3TANMSA&tag=psychologytod-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=0981484344). Might be very helpful. Therapy is very expensive indeed, especially without insurance, but with dedication a lot of anxiety problems can be overcome with determination and a good book (which this one seems to be).

Hey, I remember your posts. I also have chronic headaches which triggered an awful bout of health anxiety which, in turn, made my symptoms worse. If it makes you feel better, I have had every test possible and it seems my headaches are caused by my depression.

It's wonderful that you have started therapy. It will teach you skills to cope with your anxiety without needing reassurance from other people and doctors. As nice as it would be to have a doctor on call 24/7 to examine whatever new symptom is happening that's just impossible so you need to rely on yourself. This book has been very helpful for me: http://www.amazon.com/Worried-Sick-Exaggerated-Physical-Illness/dp/0981484344

My friend is reading these for the same thing you, she says they help 1 2