You Should Really Stay Away From Google

When I took Mya to the doctor last week, that’s what he told me. I get it. There are people (you know who you are) that can Google something small and suddenly feel like they have the black plague, and will die at any moment. When I Google, I try my very best to do it with an open mind.

I’ve spent the past 5 years Googling more things than any parent should ever have to Google. Why? Because no one else can answer my questions. Why? Because they don’t see it, and no one will listen to me.

I kindly told the doctor that I will continue to use Google to find the answers I’m searching for. In my opinion, information is knowledge.

When I received the letter from the Weisskopf Center that showed their latest findings, after spending 30 minutes with Mya, there were words listed I had never heard. What did I do? I Googled them. What did I learn? The lady that did the evaluation didn’t hear one word I was saying. It’s in these times where information is knowledge. Now that these 3 items are on Mya’s record, when I take her to the doctor, or to see therapists, I can explain to them, this is not what’s happening. This is not the problem at all.

I’ve Googled every little thing I can think of, and I’ve Googled behavior combinations. I also observe those around me, and this isn’t my first child, so I know when something isn’t quite right. I know which behaviors should have stopped years ago, which behaviors demand attention from a professional, and which behaviors are typical in a 9 year old.

Google can be a great thing for someone searching for answers, and the appropriate place to have concerns addressed.

If only someone would listen. If only someone would open their eyes and see.

I’m very thankful our family doctor was able to see the real Mya, and not the girl she portrays when in a tense situation. Had he not seen it, we wouldn’t be as far along as we are today.

I’m sure, now what we’re seeing a new therapist, I will get more information to Google. Like OCD, the latest to be added to her diagnosis.

I’ve only Googled OCD one time, and to be honest, when the doctor was explaining certain behaviors, it made sense, but the things I’ve found online haven’t been so clear.

When I’m faced with these things, I know then, it’s time to ask the doctor, or therapist. That’s when I stop “Googling”, and seek the advice of a professional.

See, I can Google responsibly!