Navigating the Complexities of Health Anxiety and OCD

Navigating the Complexities of Health Anxiety and OCD

In this insightful episode, we explore the tangled web of health anxiety, OCD, and death anxiety, unpacking how these psychological disorders often overlap and feed into each other. From obsessive thought patterns and compulsions to the deep-rooted fear of mortality, our speakers dive deep into the inner workings of anxiety disorders and what makes treatment so complex—and so crucial.


💬 We discuss:

  • The blurred lines between health anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder
  • How death anxiety often lies beneath our fear of illness
  • Why reassurance-seeking can trap us in cycles of fear
  • Coping strategies and evidence-based treatment approaches
  • How therapists can help clients rediscover meaning beyond their mental health challenges


Whether you’re a clinician, someone living with anxiety, or simply curious about the human mind—this conversation will challenge your understanding and offer a fresh perspective on mental wellness.


🔖 Chapters

00:00 Understanding Health Anxiety and OCD

06:01 The Intersection of Health Anxiety and Death Anxiety

12:03 The Complexity of Health Anxiety and OCD

18:43 Treatment Approaches for Health Anxiety and OCD

24:22 Living Beyond Anxiety: Finding Meaning in Life


#HealthAnxiety #OCD #MentalHealthMatters #TherapyTalk #AnxietyTreatment #DeathAnxiety #CopingWithAnxiety #IntrusiveThoughts #MentalWellness #PsychologicalDisorders #AnxietyAwareness #MeaningBeyondAnxiety

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