Ansiedad por la salud: por qué no te calmás aunque los estudios den bien

Do you ever feel something in your body, Google it, read medical forums, or ask someone to reassure you… only to have the doubt return a little while later? Health anxiety—often referred to as hypochondria—can cause normal or ambiguous bodily sensations to be interpreted as signs of a serious illness. A headache, a mole, dizziness, or a minor discomfort can trigger fear, checkups, information searches, repeated doctor visits, or a constant need for reassurance. In this video, Laura Ríos, a cognitive-behavioral psychologist, explains how the cycle of health anxiety persists: why Googling symptoms, seeking reassurance, or checking your body might provide short-term relief but reinforce the problem in the long run. We'll also discuss body hypervigilance, cyberchondria, safety behaviors, intolerance of uncertainty, exposure therapy, mindfulness, CBT, and ACT. This video is not a substitute for medical or psychological consultation. If you have new, intense, or worrying symptoms, you should seek medical evaluation. But if you've already had reasonable checkups and are still feeling anxious, this content can help you understand what's happening. If you're looking for evidence-based psychological treatment, you can find our contact information here: www.psicologostcc.com IG: @psicologostcc