[grandalf]

Symptom checking online is a huge mistake, I agree.

It's fascinating to think about the role of an "official, correct diagnosis" into the psychological aspect of the suffering.

The most uncomfortable suggestions are those that are accompanied by not reassuring stamp of authority. What, go to Costa Rica and eat fresh fruit and swim and learn to surf? That's crazy, what I need is a pill... etc.

It's not just health but the experience of feeling/being healthy/unhealthy that is profoundly important.

It's rather humbling how complex the human body (below and above the neck)!