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Originally Posted by Zen888
I get triggered easily when I read information online or hear about it on TV about various medical conditions and diseases.
I read the list of symptoms and then my mind races and I automatically think I have the disease or condition.
I know I shouldn't believe everything I read/see on the Internet but sometimes I just get so paranoid that my common sense doesn't kick in.  |
BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU GO FOR INFORMATION ON THE INTERNET. i have the same situation regarding my heart and cardio system as i have anxiety and a history of heart disease in my family. i don't worry about cancer as it isn't prevalent in my family so reports of cell phones causing cancer don't phase me BUT if they said cell phones caused heart disease i would overreact.
i have gone on the net to check a symptom ie a headache and some indigestion, and get a list of possibiities including brain tumors, mad cow disease, internal flesh eating bacteria and aliens infesting my body as well as maybe it's just the hot chilli sauce and msgat the chinese restaurant.
stay with websites like web md and good forums like this one.