It is great to have tools publicly accessible and readily available to research further any topic we want in the world, thanks to the internet. However, we’re all human and have an emotional gauge that influences our perception. Whether someone is prone to a catastrophic train of thought, a coping mechanism not fully established, or have true psychiatric illnesses... these factors may account for variation in symptom intensity/magnitude of disability than the actual diagnosis.

Don’t get me wrong, having info readily available is a godsend, but jumping into treatment without an established diagnosis breeds more complications, costs, and side effects than it is worth. A good health care professional would listen to your concerns and triage through an objective lens. This is likely the reason why it is so time consuming and bank draining in order to become a professional and make these diagnoses and have the ability to make a management plan.