10 Medical Conditions that Mimic Anxiety: Anxiety Course Day 10

Oct 19, 2023

Explore the connection between untreated syphilis and mental illness, as well as imbalanced mineral levels and OCD. Address the importance of treating underlying physical conditions before focusing solely on therapy or medication. Learn about medical conditions such as heart and breathing difficulties, blood sugar issues, chronic inflammation, hormonal problems, traumatic brain injuries, medication side effects, substance use and abuse, ADHD, autism, and PTSD that can mimic anxiety. Discover the challenges of differentiating between physical conditions and anxiety, and the connection between physical and mental health.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Addressing Underlying Physical Conditions

02:17 • 5min

Medical Conditions that Mimic Anxiety

07:07 • 3min

Medical Conditions that Mimic Anxiety

09:40 • 3min

Differentiating between Physical Conditions and Anxiety, and the Connection to Mental Health

12:25 • 3min

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In this video we’re going to talk about 10 physical conditions that mimic Anxiety.

Sometimes anxiety is not “All in your head” there’s a dramatic interplay between your body and mind. Sometimes a physical, medical issue like a vitamin deficiency, an illness, or an undiagnosed sleep issue shows up looking exactly like the symptoms of a psychological anxiety disorder. And sometimes the best way to treat anxiety is to actually treat the underlying physical issues first. Or at least rule them out.

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