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Originally Posted by sideblinded
Hi Alanrb
Welcome to PC. I regularly research things about my health as I believe that it empowers me. I like to keep up with medical issues. I don't do it to excess but I do it enough to protect me from doctors who don't know very much. This has been my experience. Actually it has been my godsend. I think some research is very beneficial. If one gets anxiety from it then it wouldn't be a good idea but I research all the time on some issue pertaining to me or the world around me.
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Hi sideblinded, I think I am referring to an existential question, and that is can there ever be enough reassurance? For me, even if some of my searches do put my mind at ease, the process is a damaging one. Even if you live in an MRI no one can promise you perfect health. Having said that I am hungry for knowledge about the world around me but as it turns out I do not reach a peace of mind by searching for info about a funny looking mole or a numb finger.