Cyberchondria is a Growing Anxiety Disorder Caused by Overusing the Internet for Health Solutions
by Luella May
(The Best Years in Life) At first glance, anyone unfamiliar with the term "cyberchondria" might think that is an internet joke or yet another made-up health condition from mainstream medicine. However, cyberchondria is no joking matter and it is becoming a growing concern due to the increasing number of people using the internet to search for solutions to their perceived illnesses.
Cyberchondria is described as "unfounded escalation of concerns about common symptomology based on review of search." In other words, excessive anxiety resulting from online health searches. While the internet can be a powerful tool to research health conditions, a cyberchondriac may believe that they suffer from ALL the conditions they come across. Read More.
Cyberchondria is described as "unfounded escalation of concerns about common symptomology based on review of search." In other words, excessive anxiety resulting from online health searches. While the internet can be a powerful tool to research health conditions, a cyberchondriac may believe that they suffer from ALL the conditions they come across. Read More.
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