Information won't soothe your anxiety - Deepstash

Information won't soothe your anxiety

Information is great and mostly positive, but it still has its limitations.

It can be helpful to research a possible disease you're waiting to hear back from your doctor. But knowing more may not make you feel better about it. It can make you feel worse.

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