Real Physical Symptoms Due to Health Anxiety

Hi everyone. I’m curious to know if anyone else here with hypochondriasis or health anxiety has experienced actual physical symptoms related to the illness you’re worried about. I’m not talking about sensations like blurred vision, shortness of breath, dizziness, etc. I mean real, noticeable physical pain or discomfort.

For example, I personally worry that I have advanced prostate cancer with metastasis, even though my doctors have already ruled it out. However, I still feel bone pain around my hips and pelvis, which only adds to my anxiety.

If you’ve had similar experiences, how do you cope with that? I’d love to hear how others manage these kinds of physical symptoms linked to anxiety.

Thanks in advance for sharing your experiences.