Do you consider internet as doctor, then you are victim of IDIOT Syndrome; Know what it is

In reality, this is also true, there are many people who use Google for all types of information, not only this, they also use Google for health related information and trust it blindly.

Edited By: Top Indian News Desk

Last Updated : 23 May 2024, 12:55 PM IST

The internet has become a major source of information for people, especially when it comes to health. But this has caused a potential increase in anxiety leading to a person self-medicating or stopping certain drugs they've been prescribed for a medical illness. 'Idiot syndrome' is a serious problem in today's society. It is very important to spread awareness among people about this disease because forced stress and anxiety can be the initial symptoms of this disease. Therefore, it is most important to recognize its symptoms in time and provide help when needed.

What is IDIOT syndrome?

As soon as the name of Idiot Syndrome comes to mind, the first question that comes to mind is what is it? If a person uses Google for any information. And if after getting information on Google he blindly believes it, then he is a victim of idiot syndrome.

In reality, this is also true, there are many people who use Google for all types of information, not only this, they also use Google for health related information and trust it blindly. The tendency is called idiot syndrome. Such people trust Google more than doctors. However, here IDIOT does not mean idiot but it means 'Internet Derived Information Obstruction Treatment'.

Symptoms of IDIOT Syndrome

If a person is suffering from Idiot Syndrome then he starts trusting Google instead of doctors or humans.
Not only this, he starts searching on Google for the solution of even the smallest problem. Later it becomes a disease and settles in his mind.
This situation becomes so dangerous after a time that when he does not get the answer as per his wish, he starts getting worried and goes into depression.
This situation becomes so dangerous after a time that when he does not get the answer as per his wish, he starts getting worried and goes into depression.

How to prevent yourself from this?

First of all, use the internet only as per your work.
People trust doctors more than Google for health related information.
If you have read any information on Google then definitely discuss it with a doctor once. That means cross check before accepting it.
Get health related information not from Google but from the doctor.
Do not blindly trust any information.

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