The internet is a scary place. I realize now (after speaking with my new therapist), that Google is my trigger. I know everyone says "don't google" your sickness/symptoms/illness, but you just think that maybe you will find something positive that will help you feel better about the situation. This is rarely the case. I keep thinking that there will be positive and miraculous stories of people overcoming illness, especially my specific cancer...but, every time I "research" something, I get completely freaked out, and spiral out of control. Seldom, do you see people sharing positive stories. In fact, a lot of people are posting horror stories on forums and chat rooms. I know that these forums are a godsend for some people, especially if they have no one to talk to, but they can be super scary for someone who has a similar diagnosis or illness. I wish there was a medically based search engine for only positive news, or uplifting medical advice. Like, instead of worst case scenarios, how about some "not so bad" scenarios. I honestly think I would have been better getting cancer when the internet wasn't a thing...I think my anxiety level would be more manageable. We could get out the good 'ol encyclopedia, or go to the research library and read "real" published studies - instead of googling our symptoms and illnesses into the wee hours of the morning. After speaking with my therapist, I know now, not to google rectal cancer. I need to just stay off the internet (unless I'm blogging or shopping of course). I have about a week to go until my tests start, so I need to calm my mind and nerves before then.
Can anything good come from Googling?
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