In this episode, I will share a personal story of how a routine medical advice triggered 3 years of unease and anxiety... 

We’ve all been there: standing in front of the mirror, flashlight in hand, touching the same spot over and over, wondering if that swollen lymph node means something serious. For people with health anxiety, a small bump can trigger hours of reassurance checking, frantic Googling, and spirals of catastrophic “what if” thoughts.

In this episode, we break down:

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  Why swollen lymph nodes often trigger intense fear—even when they’re harmless

  
  


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  The reassurance loop: how checking makes anxiety worse over time

  
  


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  Practical, CBT-inspired steps to break the checking cycle, including touch rules and delay windows

  
  

If lymph node fears keep hijacking your days, this episode will give you relatable stories, compassionate insights, and actionable strategies you can use right away.

👉 Access the Lymph Node Playbook inside the QuickCalm app to follow along step by step.

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Note: Not medical advice or therapy, consult your provider.