At Denn’s Room Psychiatry, we know that worries about your health can feel big. When you feel sick or hear about a health problem, your mind can race. You might feel dizzy, your heart may beat fast, and your hands might shake. These feelings can turn into an anxiety attack. We will explain simply why worries about health can make your body panic. We will share ways to feel better and tell you about our caring telehealth services with Gaelle Dennery.

What Is an Anxiety Attack?

An anxiety attack is when your body reacts strongly to fear or stress. Your breathing gets quick, your heart pounds and you might feel like you can’t think straight. This is your body’s way of telling you to stay safe. But sometimes, this reaction is too big for the danger you face.

• Fast breathing (hyperventilation)
• Racing heart
• Shaking hands or legs
• Feeling dizzy or lightheaded
• Sweating
• Feeling like you might faint

These symptoms can feel overwhelming. At Denn’s Room Psychiatry, we help you understand these signs. We also teach you how to manage them.

Why Health Concerns Can Trigger Anxiety Attacks

When you worry about health, your mind sees danger. It sends a signal to your body: “Be ready!” This signal starts the fight-or-flight response. Your body thinks you must defend yourself or run away. Even if there is no real danger, your body still reacts.
Health concerns can lead to anxiety attacks. This can be scary since it makes you feel like sickness is near. You may imagine the worst. You might think, “What if I have a bad disease?” These thoughts can spin and make your heart race and your palms sweat.

Why Do Health Worries Feel So Big?

Uncertainty

• Not knowing what is wrong makes your mind fill in scary stories.

Past Experiences

• If you or someone you love was very sick, you remember the fear.

Information Overload

• Seeing health news online can be too much. Articles use big words that sound frightening.

You are not alone in feeling this way. At Denn’s Room Psychiatry, we listen to your story and support you through every step of healing.

How Your Body Reacts

When you feel worried, your body follows a set plan:

• Alarm: Your brain sees danger. Chemicals like adrenaline flood your body.
• Resistance: Your body stays on high alert. You might feel tense or restless.
• Exhaustion: If the worry lasts too long, you feel exhausted.

Signs You Might Have an Anxiety Attack

• Heart beating very fast.
• Chest feels tight
• Trouble breathing
• Feeling like you might die or go crazy
• Shaking or trembling
• Feeling unreal or distant

What Triggers Health-Related Anxiety?

New Symptoms

• Finding a lump or a pain you have not felt before.

Medical Tests

• Waiting for test results can be very hard.

Doctor Visits

• Hospitals and clinics can make you feel more scared.

Hearing Others’ Stories

• A friend’s serious illness can make your fears grow.

Steps to Calm Down

Breathe Slowly

• Count to four as you breathe in. Count to four as you breathe out.

Name Five Things

• Look around. Name five things you see. This brings you back to now.

Muscle Relaxation

• Tighten a muscle for five seconds. Then relax it. Do this for all your muscles.

Talk to Someone

• Express your feelings to a friend or relative. You feel less alone just by talking to someone.

Use Positive Thoughts

• Say to yourself: “I can handle this.” Repeat it.

While these tools help in the moment, lasting support makes a big difference. Denn’s Room Psychiatry provides safe, private telehealth sessions. Here, you can address your anxiety in a space where you feel understood.

When to Seek Help

It is okay to feel scared sometimes. But if anxiety attacks happen often, get help. You can give a mental health professional or your doctor a call. At Denn’s Room Psychiatry, we are here for you. You can talk to us from your own home.
Don’t wait for panic to hit again.
Get in touch with Denn’s Room Psychiatry for customized strategies and support from home.

How Telehealth Helps

• Easy Access: You don’t need to travel. You can join us from your room.
• Flexible Times: You can pick a time that works for you.
• Personal Care: Gaelle Dennery listens with empathy. She treats your worries kindly.

Tips to Prevent Health Anxiety

Limit News

• Only read health news once a day. Too much can stress you out.

Set “Worry Time”

• Pick 15 minutes each day to worry. When thoughts come at other times, tell your mind: “I will worry later.”

Stay Active

• A short walk, stretching, or dancing can calm your mind.

Healthy Habits

• Eat well, sleep well, and drink water. A healthy body helps a calm mind.

Mindfulness

• Notice your thoughts without fighting them. Let them pass like clouds in the sky.

Why You Are Not Alone

Many people feel scared about their health. Anxiety attacks can happen to anyone. You are not weak or strange. It is your body trying to protect you. With help and practice, you can feel calm again.

Conclusion

At Denn’s Room Psychiatry, we blend science and care. We help you learn why health worries become big and how to calm your mind. If you or someone you love feels trapped by fear, reach out. You deserve peace and healing.
It’s normal for health concerns to cause anxiety attacks. But you don’t have to deal with it alone. We are here to help you feel safe, one step at a time.

FAQs

Q. Why do health worries make me feel anxious?
When you worry about being sick, your mind thinks there is danger. Your body then gears up to protect you. Even minor concerns can cause your heart to race and your hands to sweat.
Q. Can I prevent health-related anxiety?
Yes. Limit reading health news to a little each day. Move your body, take walks, or stretch. Pick a short “worry time” each day. These habits keep your mind calmer.