Are you scared of potentially developing issues with your health? Well, the good news is that you are certainly not alone. A lot of people feel this way. One of the reasons for this is that we are constantly presented with new health issues in the media. Why is this? Well, a simple explanation is that bad news sells more. A cat being rescued from a tree doesn’t garner as much attention from the general public as a celebrity that has been caught drink driving.
Fear is also a strong source of clicks in modern media. While the coronavirus pandemic is a serious threat across the world today, make no mistake – it’s being used to sell newspapers and gain clicks. However, that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t take it seriously. But what happens when the stress of worrying about your health gets to be too much? Ironically – it can end up causing you health issues.
So, here are some things you can consider that will help you if you are panicking about your health.
Know When To Worry
There’s a simple rule of thumb if you have developed symptoms that you are unsure of or noticed changes to your body. Has it been more than two weeks? A change that has lasted more than two weeks may suggest that something is wrong and that you need to get it checked out. Most of the time this will still be nothing about but it’s still worth exploring.
The good news is that in the majority of cases the change will revert back to normal in roughly two weeks.
Get The Facts
One of the things that can often make fears about your health worse is that you don’t know all the facts. Take the coronavirus as an example. It sounds scary and it is. But compared to the total world population the number of cases isn’t that large, mainly due to social distancing measures in place. There is also a lot of evidence to suggest that the vast majority of people who contract this disease will be asymptomatic.
In some cases, the facts are more worrying. For instance, if you have been exposed to asbestos at any point in your life, you could be at risk of developing mesothelioma. So, you might want to speak to a doctor about this and work with a top-rated mesothelioma attorney. However, it’s still always better to know what you’re dealing with.
Use Methods To Remain Calm
Finally, you should explore some of the best methods that can be used to keep levels of stress under control. It’s easy to get carried away or let your fears get the better of you. Again, it’s totally understandable. But it’s never going to be good for your health to let your mind go to these places. Instead, you should make sure that you are taking deep breaths. You might even want to try meditation to ensure that you are on the right track here.
We hope this helps you understand the best ways to remain calm about your health.
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Author: Mandy Kloppers
Mandy is a qualified therapist who treats depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, trauma, and many other types of mental health issues. She provides online therapy around the world for those needing support and also provides relationship counselling.
