Jun 19, 2021
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Letting go of fixations on anxiety symptoms, especially for individuals dealing with health anxiety, can be challenging due to various psychological and cognitive factors. Here are some reasons why it might be difficult:
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Catastrophic Thinking: Health anxiety often involves catastrophic thinking, where individuals tend to interpret minor symptoms as signs of serious illness. Breaking free from this cycle requires changing thought patterns and challenging irrational beliefs.
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Hyperawareness of Bodily Sensations: Health anxiety sufferers are often hyperaware of bodily sensations and tend to focus intensely on any changes or discomfort. This heightened sensitivity can make it challenging to shift attention away from perceived symptoms.
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Confirmation Bias: People with health anxiety may selectively attend to information that confirms their health concerns while ignoring or dismissing evidence to the contrary. This confirmation bias reinforces their fixation on anxiety symptoms.
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