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How internet research amplifies worry instead of solving problems

My dog has been sleeping more than usual and I have spent two hours googling canine diseases instead of just scheduling a vet appointment.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Information seeking becomes a substitute for decisive action when anxiety drives the search.

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