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	Podcast:		The Anxiety Chicks
	Episode:		215. The Hidden Link Between Chronic Illness and Mental Health
	Category:		Health
	Duration:		00:22:37
	Publish Date:		2025-05-15 16:05:00
	Description:		Taylor and Alison dive into the connection between chronic illness and mental health, exploring how physical and emotional symptoms often overlap. They discuss the importance of self-advocacy, finding a trustworthy doctor, coping with health anxiety triggered by social media, and why acceptance is key to healing. You are not alone — tune in for support, insight, and real talk on managing life with chronic illness. Quick Takeaways: Chronic illness and mental health are deeply connected. Social media can trigger health anxiety. Trustworthy doctors and self-advocacy are essential. Acceptance can improve emotional resilience. Building a supportive health team matters. IBS often links to anxiety through the gut-brain connection. Lifestyle changes help manage chronic conditions.
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