When one become so obsessed with medical websites on the internet that they diagnose themselves with certain illnesses that more often then not they don't have, thus making the situation worse.
by Liquid October 4, 2004
Get the Cyberchondriamug. Cyberchondria is the excessive or repeated search for health-related information online that increases anxiety and distress. It involves self-diagnosing based on online searches, where a person becomes more worried and may spiral into anxiety or depression as they read about potential diseases. To manage it, one can limit internet time, discuss anxiety with a professional, and seek professional help like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to reframe worries.
After spending hours Googling her symptoms, Sarah realized she had fallen into cyberchondria—now she’s more anxious about her health than ever!
by Emotional Cruiser November 3, 2025
Get the cyberchondriamug.