Abbey Clancy has opened up about her battle with anxiety and revealed she uses hypnotherapy to deal with it because she ‘catastrophises everything’.
In an exclusive interview with MailOnline about her new podcast venture, Exhibit A, the mother-of-four revealed her constant worrying ‘scares her’.
Abbey admitted that her mind always turns to the worst scenario, and in January, she visited a doctor after simply wearing a pair of jeans that were too tight which made her legs go numb.
She got herself worked up and Googled her symptoms, leading her to believe she had Multiple Sclerosis, which made her anxious.
According to the NHS, Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a condition that can affect the brain and spinal cord, causing a wide range of potential symptoms, including problems with vision, arm or leg movement, sensation or balance.
Abbey Clancy has opened up about her battle with anxiety and revealed she uses hypnotherapy to deal with it because she ‘catastrophises everything’
In an exclusive interview with MailOnline chatting about her new podcast venture, Exhibit A, the mother-of-four revealed her constant worrying ‘scares her’
But since the mishap, Abbey, who was told that she didn’t have MS, booked herself in with a hypnotherapist who helped her with her anxieties and she said ‘it worked’.
She told MailOnline: ‘I really suffer from health anxiety, and the worst thing you can do is Google symptoms.
‘It is something that I always do, and I have had to train myself out of it.
‘I do scare myself sometimes with self-diagnosing, which I don’t recommend anyone to do.
‘But this is something I’ve been working on, and I have tried hypnotherapy for it, and it does work. It does work.’
‘To be just changing your thought process. I do catastrophise everything. I’m just a huge worrier’.
She added: ‘So I always go to the worst case scenario and not be completely rational when it comes to… “Oh, could it be this, or this is gonna happen”.’
‘It’s a horrible thing to have, but it is something I am dealing with, and I’ve spoken about it on our podcast before.’
The 38-year-old WAG admitted that she will always turn to the worst scenario, and in January, she visited a doctor after wearing a pair of jeans that were too tight
Abbey’s legs started to go numb when she sat down and when she googled her symptoms, it told her she had Multiple Sclerosis, which made her anxious
But since the mishap, Abbey, who was told that she didn’t have MS, booked herself in with a hypnotherapist who helped her with her anxieties and she said ‘it worked’
She revealed that the hypnotherapy has changed how she thinks but did admit that the process does take practice
Abbey explained that she believes the world is going through an ‘anxiety pandemic’ and she hopes to chat with doctors on Exhibit A to give people tools to get through everyday life and stresses.
She revealed that the hypnotherapy has changed how she thinks but did admit that the process does take practice.
She said: ‘I didn’t get a diagnosis from it. I know the signs myself.
‘It’s just basically retraining your brain into thinking in a different way. And it does work and it takes practise.
‘It’s just simple things that you can change in your day to day life and it helps with all of that kind of stuff.’
Abbey has discussed being a worrier on her Newlyweds podcast with her husband, Peter Crouch, 42. The football legend admitted his wife ‘took on everyone’s problems’ and wishes she would step back.
The former Liverpool striker told their listeners: ‘Health anxiety is a thing, she has got an issue with that, I’d like Abs to worry less’.
‘It feels like she takes on everyone’s problems. It’s a nice thing, but it takes its toll.’
Health anxiety, or hypochondria, is when you constantly worry you’re ill or getting ill – so much so that it begins taking over your life.
Symptoms include frequently checking your body for signs of illness and obsessively looking at health information on the internet.
But despite her long battle with anxiety, Abbey is still a woman on a mission as she has embarked on her next career venture.
She is inviting everyone from Doctors and CEOs to Hollywood legends to join her for serious conversation about life and business on her podcast.
She hopes to share their life stories to uncover their secrets of success and learn a few life lessons from people shaping today’s society.
Abbey has discussed being a worrier on her Newlyweds podcast with her husband, Peter Crouch, 42. The football legend admitted his wife ‘took on everyone’s problems’ and wishes she would step back
The former Liverpool striker told their listeners: ‘Health anxiety is a thing, she has got an issue with that, I’d like Abs to worry less’
But despite her long battle with anxiety, Abbey is still a woman on a mission as she has embarked on her next career venture
She is inviting everyone from Doctors and CEOs to Hollywood legends to join her for serious conversation about life and business on Exhibit A
She hopes to share their life stories to uncover their secrets of success and learn a few life lessons from people shaping today’s society
Listeners can expect to gain not just motivation but actionable insights.
Whether it’s strategies for overcoming adversity, tips for personal development, or simply the inspiration to pursue their passions, there’s something for everyone.
Abbey even told MailOnline that the show is not without drama. In one episode, she questioned if it could air because there was so much crying.
She said: ‘There’s definitely something for everyone.
‘It’s a podcast for men and women who feel like they want to learn and be motivated, inspired, taught and just incredibly interesting stories.
‘You know, some of them, I have been sobbing the whole interview, and it’s just like, “Oh My God, can I even put this out”?
‘You feel like everyone’s kind of had the same life and upbringing as you, and when you see some people, you think, How on earth are you top of the game and paving the way for other people and part of the world we live in today when you’ve had that terrible start in life, like how did you even survive?
‘You know, some of the survival stories have just been a mega. And I think for anyone looking for help, how to get up from rock bottom…some of the guests we’ve had on are just, you know, perfect for that.’
Abbey will release her new podcast on April 22, 2024, and will interview an array of fascinating guests with inspiring life experiences.
