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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Lifestyle
Paul Speed

Health Anxiety: Signs you may have it and how to treat it explained

While it’s only natural to worry about our health from time to time, for many these concerns can easily spiral into an all-consuming fear that can rapidly become debilitating.

So where is the line between a sensible level of interest in our well-being and full-blown health anxiety?

In many cases, problems arise when someone misinterprets minor or normal body sensations as symptoms of a serious disease, despite reassurance by medical professionals.

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