I have a doctor’s appointment this morning. It’s just a routine physical exam. However, I must say that there’s a certain level of anxiety about my appointment. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with my body, but the idea of someone LOOKING for something wrong is a little unnerving.
Other than a few extra pounds, everything seems to be working OK. Wouldn’t it be best to let things be the way they are? I really don't need a checkup. That way we can avoid all the poking and pricking, staring and sticking.
When I took an honest look at my anxiety, I had to level with myself and admit that I was scared.
I now understand why a lot of people don’t get regular physical checkups—people are afraid to find out that something may actually be wrong with their bodies.
And if something IS wrong, then corrective action may be required.
Who wants to change their diet? Who wants to stick to a exercise regimen? Who wants to have surgery?
At first, my response is, "Not me!" But the more I think about it, the less that that mentality makes sense.
If the lifestyle change, or the surgery is going to increase the length or quality of my physical existence, then, Doc, tell me what I need to do.
How do you feel about going to the doctor's office?
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I don't want to seem sexist but is this a "man thing"? I have a spouse who truly is in need of a check up...esp. since his mom has several strokes over a two year period and his dad is blind as a result of Diabetes. Shouldn't that send up a red flag? I can't make him go...not even crying and saying that I want him to be around for me and our family. I wonder...does he already know that there might be something wrong and doesn't want to face it? It makes me very concerned. I go regularly for check-ups because Cancer runs in my family. I don't know what else to do. I pray to God often that he gets over this fear or apprehension...it isn't healthy and it is very scary to me!
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