Health anxiety is when you excessively worry about your health.With health anxiety, minor physical symptoms can make you spend hours on the internet or constantly see your healthcare provider to find out if you are okay. While the terms health anxiety and illness anxiety disorder or hypochondriasis are often used interchangeably, they are different. A person with hypochondriasis may fear or worry about getting sick even when physical symptoms are not visible. On the other hand, one health anxiety experiences physical symptoms.
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Anastasia Filipenko is a health and wellness psychologist, dermatolist and a freelance writer. She frequently covers beauty and skincare, food trends and nutrition, health and fitness and relationships. When she's not trying out new skincare products, you'll find her taking a cycling class, doing yoga, reading in the park, or trying a new recipe.
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