SymptomPause

Block Dr. Google. Pause the spiral. SymptomPause interrupts compulsive symptom searching for people with health anxiety.

Block Dr. Google. Pause the spiral. 100% free. SymptomPause is a free extension for health anxiety, built by someone who has it. When you type a scary search into Google, YouTube or Bing — "headache tumor", "am I dying", "lump under armpit" — the results never load. You get a calm pause screen instead: a breathing guide, a kind word, and thirty seconds to change your mind. Most checking urges don't survive the wait. WHAT IT DOES • Catches symptom searches before the results load • Blocks WebMD-style rabbit holes and medical subreddits • Never blocks real healthcare: GP portals, NHS 111 and appointment booking always work • Counts your streak — every urge you ride out is a win • Shows your pattern: your most common triggers and when urges hit, as counts on your device • Add your own trigger words; whitelist searches caught by mistake • Strict mode removes "continue anyway" entirely • Turning protection off takes 24 hours, so a 2am panic can't undo a calm-day decision FREE, AND PRIVATE FOR REAL Completely free — no payment, no trial, no locked features. And no account, no server, no analytics: your searches and settings never leave your browser. SymptomPause is not a medical device and gives no medical advice. If a symptom worries you, talk to a real clinician.