If people think they have something wrong with them, it’s beneficial to figure out some idea of what could be wrong....
You said it yourself. They self-examine, they observe and they share their symptoms and observations with their doctor....
Medical SchoolIt exists for a reason. A self diagnosis is no diagnosis. Period.
Plus, well, some things are easier to diagnose than others? I have been Professionally Diagnosed™ with social anxiety....
I honestly don’t know anybody who advocates for self-diagnosis but if there are redirect me in their general direction....
I’ve never actually checked my boobs.