Signs You May Have, Health Anxiety, Caused by the Pandemic.
Now that we’re more than a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, it's unsurprising that many people are excessively stressing over their health.
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This can be referred to as hypochondria, a.k.a.
Obsessively and irrationally worrying about your health in a way that’s detrimental to your daily life.
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Here are 11 signs the COVID-19 pandemic has caused you to struggle with health anxiety.
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You have difficulty engaging in everyday functions because you’re always thinking about the pandemic.
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You excessively talk about your health or COVID-19 with others.
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You constantly search for news and health information about COVID-19.
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You’re having pandemic-related nightmares and experiencing trouble sleeping.
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You make an effort to avoid stress-relieving, outdoor activities.
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You don’t feel reassured when you receive negative test results.
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You panic over every symptom and convince yourself it’s COVID-19.
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You’re terrified that you’re going to get COVID-19 from everyone you interact with.
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You’re overusing disinfectants and hand sanitizer.
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You’re convinced that everyone you care about will die from COVID-19.
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You’re intentionally avoiding medical care because you’re scared of receiving a serious diagnosis.
