Health anxiety and body hypervigilance
When the body becomes the constant focus of attention, any sensation can be interpreted as a sign of danger. This creates a cycle of worry, checking and more anxiety.
What body hypervigilance is
It is a state in which attention is constantly placed on the body, searching for signs of illness or danger.
How the problem is maintained
- Constant body checking.
- Searching for information online.
- Needing reassurance or confirmation.
- Catastrophic interpretation of normal sensations.
How to step out of the loop
It is not about no longer feeling, but about changing how you interpret and respond to those sensations in a way that is coherent with you and sustainable for your life.
Therapy helps reduce hypervigilance and recover a calmer relationship with the body.