Wellbeing blog

Everyone thinks about their own mortality from time to time and it’s natural to feel uneasy about it, but for some of us, it becomes this constant fear in the back of our minds, that stops us from enjoying our lives

Health anxiety is where you have a fear or fixation of having or developing a serious illness. You might feel like you’re in a never-ending cycle of spotting ‘symptoms’ and worrying about them.

Worrying about your child is natural; not only do you love them immensely, you’re also responsible for their welfare. This can feel like a lot of pressure, so it’s not surprising that you might overthink situations.

If you have health anxiety, you could be having a lot of negative or scary thoughts. You might notice that you’re constantly searching online for more information about the illness and the latest statistics.