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Scenario

When Research About Your Condition Becomes Compulsive

I've been researching my symptoms obsessively online and now I can't tell if I'm getting better insight or making myself worse.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The attempt to understand one's psychiatric condition through research can become a form of rumination that amplifies anxiety rather than providing genuine insight.

Your guide for this
Patan
Patan works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Schizophrenia and psychosis?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.