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00:00:00 When you feel that you no longer have control over your situation, who do you turn to? Google. Today we are going to talk a little about whether Google has become your new best friend or enemy in this process. In the modern society we live in, we are encouraged and raised to be solution- oriented and to find answers quickly and efficiently to our problems.
00:00:26 But the culture of finding solutions can be particularly challenging for those But the culture of finding solutions can be particularly challenging for those who experience infertility. Despite their best efforts, they may feel that traditional solutions are not always sufficient to handle the complex emotional and stressful situation they are facing. This can lead to a tendency to seek answers and comfort on the Internet. When it comes to Google, it often involves finding a quick solution or simply
00:00:56 feeling connected to others in similar situations. But the constant availability of information online can seem appealing to many couples that I talk to. And they may find that when they seek comfort and solace, it is also a matter of gaining a bit of that power back by being able to do something. However, excessive use of Google and other online resources can lead to an unfortunate cycle of stress. Anxiety can even lead to an obsession where you find yourself caught in a bit
00:01:26 Anxiety can even lead to an obsession where you find yourself caught in a bit of a Google trap. It can lead to further feelings of helplessness and frustration, as this constant search for answers and support online does not always provide the desired relief that you may have hoped for. In some cases, it may not provide the understanding of your situation. Therefore, it is important to acknowledge that while online searches can be useful, they can also have their limitations and even become harmful to you in
00:01:58 useful, they can also have their limitations and even become harmful to you in your treatment process. Therefore, it is crucial that you become much more aware of your online habits and that you seek help as soon as you feel that it is difficult to manage on your own. That's exactly what we need to talk about today, because maybe you know all too well that Google can become a bit of a habit at the best of times when you're looking for answers to the many questions of everyday life.
00:02:28 looking for answers to the many questions of everyday life. But when you are struggling to get pregnant, it can become something that gets a bit out of control. You know that it isn't helpful to, for example, Google all day long, but it feels like you can't really stop once you've started. It might interrupt your workday. You quickly check in just before lunch break, or between emails. And before you know it, you have spent an hour researching page after page,
00:03:05 trying to find answers to some of the things that challenge you in connection with your infertility treatment. Maybe you also experienced this in the evening before bedtime, so you quickly open your Google search engine again, and in the next moment, it's midnight, and then you blame yourself for getting sucked into this spiral of information. That hasn't been helpful, while now it ends up with you not getting enough That hasn't been helpful, while now it ends up with you not getting enough sleep.
00:03:33 It also makes things a bit worse, because what you were actually searching for was how much sleep one should get to help with fertility. It can be a vicious circle. I know that better than anyone. A need to search for solutions, and new paths that you can take. Can I compare it a bit to a temptation for sugar or sweets? Can I compare it a bit to a temptation for sugar or sweets? I can confidently say that when there is chocolate in the house, I feel best when I eat it.
00:04:09 For it is only at the moment when there is none left that I can turn off the craving for chocolate. If you have punished yourself for this and feel a bit, out of control, find comfort in knowing that you are in no way alone. There is nothing wrong with you at all. In fact, there is quite a good reason There is nothing wrong with you at all. In fact, there is quite a good reason that we feel compelled to examine all aspects of our fertility when forced to do so.
00:04:39 First of all, we really want to feel that there is hope for us, that we might also resemble others who are going through the same as us. And that is precisely why we dive into statistics so we can predict our chances , and we search for good news and good stories that can remind us of what it means to try.
