Health Anxiety is Exhausting: How to Cope
In this video, I am talking about my experience with health anxiety and what I think the real cause of it is, which can really apply to any type of anxiety.
I have experienced so many scary physical symptoms, that it's hard to even list them all. Some of the symptoms include dizziness, tinnitus, headaches, numbness, tingling, chest pains, vision problems and much more. I know how debilitating it can feel and how horrible the cycle of health anxiety truly is.
The thing is, it is so common for people to only focus on the symptoms that health anxiety creates, rather than the root cause of why it's happening in the first place. It is necessary to learn about why it's happening, in order to break the cycle.
Humans are complex beings and there is a lot beneath the surface as to why we think and feel what we do. Usually, anxiety is stemming from something much deeper within us. It takes self-work and reflection, as well as looking into our childhood experiences and core beliefs to try and figure out why.
If you’re looking for support in navigating tinnitus, anxiety, OCD, or life’s challenges in general, I offer 1:1 online peer support sessions. These are safe, informal conversations grounded in lived experience, designed to help you feel less alone in what you're going through. Please note that this is not therapy or medical advice.
Supporting others is something I care deeply about — I work full-time and offer content freely on my YouTube channel, so these sessions are a way to connect more personally and sustainably with those looking for one-on-one space. The session fee reflects my time, presence, and commitment to showing up fully for you.
If you'd like to connect, feel free to reach out to me at [email protected] for more information or to book a session. This is a paid peer support service with a warm, personal approach. I look forward to connecting with you. 💛
If anything in this video resonated with you or if you have any thoughts, let me know in the comments section below!
00:00 - intro
00:59 - my health anxiety
02:40 - health anxiety cycle
03:25 - how to beat it
04:08 - why do we have health anxiety?
04:58 - childhood traumas role
06:13 - uncertainty of health
07:00 - dr nicole lepera's book
07:34 - its possible to change
09:38 - identity is an illusion
09:54 - you will feel better
About Me:
I first experienced tinnitus in 2020, and it completely took over my life. I felt hopeless, terrified, and convinced I’d never enjoy life again. I also live with OCD and the anxiety that stems from it, so I know how overwhelming it can all feel.
These days, my tinnitus comes and goes — a reminder that it can be temporary. Through self-work, nervous system support, mindset shifts, and a “no big deal” attitude, I’ve found more peace. Slowing down, finding meaning, and focusing on joy changed everything.
This channel is here to share hope, honest reflections, and practical tools that have helped me. I’m not offering medical advice or quick fixes — just real talk from lived experience.
If you're struggling with tinnitus, anxiety, OCD, or just the chaos of life, I hope this space reminds you that you’re not broken, not alone, and that things really can get better. 💛 This is not therapy — just a safe, supportive space from someone who gets it.
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