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Hypochondria
Posted: Sun 06 Jan, 2008 21.20
by Lorns
Mouse is really poorly and i can't get him to vet till tomorrow. I made the mistake of googling his symptoms. He could have anything from conjunctivitis to acute kidney failure.
I'm not gonna sleep a wink now tonight.
If you're feeling poorly do not i repeat do not try an online diagnosis. It will worry you silly.
Re: Hypochondria
Posted: Sun 06 Jan, 2008 21.24
by barcode
I wont,
I have use of the Daily mail A- Z health books that has every illness under the sun.
Re: Hypochondria
Posted: Sun 06 Jan, 2008 21.26
by Sput
What ever did we do before the web, eh lorns?!
Re: Hypochondria
Posted: Sun 06 Jan, 2008 21.29
by Gavin Scott
miss hellfire wrote:Mouse is really poorly and i can't get him to vet till tomorrow. I made the mistake of googling his symptoms. He could have anything from conjunctivitis to acute kidney failure.
I'm not gonna sleep a wink now tonight.
If you're feeling poorly do not i repeat do not try an online diagnosis. It will worry you silly.
Well, forewarned is forearmed.
I think there's always a benefit to reading as much as you can about things like that. Just keep in mind that you're wasting energy (and a good night's sleep) by fretting. I'm sure your vet will respond positively to the fact that you're smart enough to look into things, and they'll probably stick you at the head of the queue if you mention you've done some layman research and are concerned about something serious.
I know you must feel a bit helpless, but you've done everything you can. Stay as calm as you can. Pets (like children) can be affected by stressful households, so you're not doing mouse any favours by being upset.
I'll think positive thoughts for you.
Re: Hypochondria
Posted: Sun 06 Jan, 2008 21.45
by Lorns
Thanks Gav. I shall also be sending you positive thoughts for tomorrow.
Re: Hypochondria
Posted: Sun 06 Jan, 2008 21.47
by Gavin Scott
miss hellfire wrote:Thanks Gav. I shall also be sending you positive thoughts for tomorrow.
Let's hope they don't bump into each other en route or there will be thunder and lightning over Yorkshire.
Re: Hypochondria
Posted: Mon 07 Jan, 2008 11.50
by Lorns
He's got flu. The poor little fella. Hopefully the jabs he's had today will make him feel better soon.