Posted by Noodle on April 12, 2004, at 0:04:22
In reply to Re: found on website (is any of this true) thanks, posted by worriedstef on April 10, 2004, at 17:11:30
Hi WorriedSteph,
Your doing all the right things. Taking it slow, and researching.
Unfortunately for Newbies, it is hard at first to determine the medically accurate info from all the bogus. Anyone, with any 'cause' can set up a Web Site. And some of those can scare the pants off of you. It does not mean they are right or wrong, just that it is ONE person's position. There is also a well known
'group' that floods the Web with their 'beliefs', and they do not identify themselves on such pages. They are the ones that scared me very badly back then. Just be aware, not everything you are viewing right now has any REAL facts... that can be proven in ACCURATLY controlled studies.When in doubt, go to PubMed and find the study discussed. Read it with a critical eye. Look for what they left out in coming to a conclusion. Who paid for this study? Who are the authors , and what is their history ?
Use your Google, and look at the sites that DO have verifiable medical information. And remember, a big red flag is any site that preys on your emotions. There is no reason to do that when presenting accurate information.
Also be sure your doctor has correctly ruled out other medical reasons for the way your emotions have become to difficult to handle right now.
Your worry is a normal reaction for right now. :-)
poster:Noodle
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