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Do we all have HEALTH ANXIETY?

I’m stressed about getting sick

It starts with a rash on your belly. A Google search brings up ‘meningitis’, causing a sense of dread to wash over you. You panic, unable to think about anything else. You read a news story about someone who got toxic shock syndrome (TSS) from a tampon, and feel sick to your stomach, wondering if that explains your recent cramps. Now you’re feeling faint

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