Disclaimer:
I’m not a doctor, therapist, or licensed mental health professional. I’m just a mom living with anxiety, sharing my personal experiences in hopes that they help someone else feel less alone. Nothing in this blog should be taken as medical advice. Please speak with a professional if you’re struggling — you deserve support.
⚠️ This post talks about health-related anxiety and panic symptoms. Please take care of your mental space as you read.
🧠 My mind doesn’t stop
A simple headache? Could be a brain tumor.
A flutter in my chest? Must be a heart attack.
Tingling fingers? Is this a stroke starting?
Even when logic tells me I’m okay, my anxiety tells me I’m not. It hijacks my peace with “what ifs” that spiral fast and loud.
📲 The Google trap
I’ve Googled symptoms I didn’t even have — just to prepare myself “in case” they show up. I’ve convinced myself I was dying, only to later realize I was just dehydrated or tired. It’s embarrassing. But it’s part of how my brain copes — by trying to “solve” a threat that isn’t even real.
🩺 Doctor fatigue
Yes, I’ve gone to urgent care “just to be sure.”
Yes, I’ve asked doctors the same question multiple times.
No, it’s not for attention — it’s because my anxiety convinces me something was missed.
It’s exhausting. For me and for the people I love. But it’s also my reality.
💡 What helps me cope
- Scheduled reassurance. I limit how often I can check symptoms or Google anything.
- Distraction therapy. I redirect my mind with music, puzzles, or helping my kids.
- Grounding logic. I ask, “If this were someone else, would I think they were dying?”
- Therapy + journaling. Writing it down helps release the fear from my head.
❤️ You’re not alone
If you deal with health anxiety, know this:
You’re not crazy. You’re not broken.
Your brain is just trying to protect you — it’s just overdoing it.
You can live with hypochondria and still find peace.
It takes work. It takes patience. But most of all, it takes grace.
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If this spoke to you, share it. Comment. Or just sit with it and know…
You’re not alone. You never were.
— Anxiety Momster
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