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On this episode, I talk about one of those health anxiety habits that completely takes over peoples lives. I'm talking about constant checking. Checking in on the strange mole, skin discolouration, bump, vein, and body aches. This habit easily takes over other peoples lives. I go over the reasons why you do this and how you can break this cycle.
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