James (pseudonym) is always worried about physical illness. There is no fear in mind, realizing that any significant disease will make its home in the body like an uninvited person and push it towards death. So, whenever he gets a chance, watching various health channels of YouTube about the disease is one of his tasks. The sore throat that started after his neighbour was recently admitted to the hospital due to coronary heart disease does not seem to be decreasing at all. Hearing various people's fears increases anxiety and gradually increases swallowing food, headaches, palpitations, and weight loss.
After examining the body at home and abroad, the doctors said that everything was normal for James, but the symptoms remained the same. The problems are exacerbated when James's friends are shocked to hear of the signs and even fear cancer. But is James's sore throat, swallowing difficulties, weight loss something, or a symptom of a disease?
Although James is physically healthy; he suffers mentally from "excessive anxiety about the body." And because of this concern, the above-mentioned physical symptoms are seen. However, like James, many people are worried about their bodies. If there is a slight symptom in the body, it is misinterpreted as a significant physical disease, such as feeling a little pressure in the chest for any reason. It seems that there is a disease of the heart if the headache appears to be a tumour, etc. As a result, a person is scared or anxious.
When people are anxious, the brain releases certain biochemicals that trigger the normal biological response of the human body's internal organs, such as increased heart rate, sweating or chest tightness when frightened, and any physical symptoms. These symptoms deepen the misconception about the disease in the person concerned. As a result, anxiety increases, and the signs of the disease increase due to relevant reasons.
In many Even if a person has a physical illness, the extreme anxiety of a loved one about the disease also creates additional symptoms. It can cause an adverse reaction to a person's condition. To reduce this unnecessary concern about the disease, the person or the people in the vicinity should do…………….
1. Do not panic when you hear the patient's symptoms.
2. Do not give any negative or fabricated information about the disease.
3. Even if you are worried about the symptoms of the disease, stay as normal as possible without revealing it.
4. Listen carefully to her state of mind about the signs and speak positively and reassure her.
Do whatever it takes to reduce anxiety
When excessive anxiety is identified as the cause of the symptoms of the disease; the doctors also tell the patient, "This is happening due to extreme thinking. Don'tDon't be tense. Stay in a relaxed mood. "But anxiety is something that comes to mind spontaneously. Because anxiety is a kind of biological response, however, some behaviours, habits can increase this anxiety. Therefore, if these are avoided, the disease's concern can be avoided at least a little.
If your report on a physical exam is standard, and symptoms appear even after the doctor says you are physically healthy; keep in mind that one of the causes of extra anxiety is. Remember that even if these symptoms temporarily hurt you, there is nothing to fear. In this case, refrain from giving undue importance to the body's signs (thinking of significant diseases, paying attention, observing too much).
Find out more about the disease on the Internet, watch YouTube or talk to someone other than a doctor. Information about the condition will increase your anxiety which may play a role in improving your symptoms. Unnecessary worrying about the disease without indulging in it several times deep breathing exercises will reduce your stress and reduce the symptoms.
Remember that if you are suffering from an anxiety disorder, the control of the disease is in your hands. So to keep yourself well, walk, exercise, keep yourself busy and stay well.