How to manage anxiety about getting sick again
Experts explain why past illness can trigger anxious thoughts and how to address them.
After a difficult illness, our brains work overtime to protect us from experiencing it again, which can fuel persistent anxiety about getting sick. This protective response, while understandable, can become problematic when anxious thoughts dominate our thinking.
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I'm fearful of getting sick again. How can I stop these anxious thoughts?
When you’ve had a bad experience, our brains go into overdrive trying to protect you from it happening again.