Wellbeing blog

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.