I've never liked going to see the doctor. I thought it started once I got older, but my mom said I used to cry even as a toddler and not want to go (I hate physicals, I used to hide to avoid going). I had to get one before starting college (I'm a freshman), but I read that I no longer I have to get one for college after the first one. I always figured that at 18 I'd be able to stop going (I had a countdown as a little kid), but then my mom tried to tell me colleges require students get one every year (even if the one I attend did, I read you can get exemptions). I don't care if I have to get shots, get bloodwork done (I had hyperthyroidism and was always passing out, so I have to get that done every so often to make sure the hyperthyroidism is in-check), or anything of the sort. I've never seen a gynecologist, and I'm never going to do so. I figure I'll take my chances with any feminine issues. However, my mom had a cancerous lump removed. Then, my aunt had something internally that was related to cancer, and that had to be removed. This is unrelated to the types of cancers they had, but I had no idea what colonoscopies involved before I heard someone mention them. I never, ever want anything to go in me (whether for that test or for the gynecologist). I'll probably marry someone who also doesn't want to have sex, because, again, I don't want anything in me (I mean, that's partially related to the fact that I'm too crazy for children and birth control is a sin in my religion and I don't trust the natural family planning method alone (so, I only want to be an aunt), but I'm also just not fond of what sex entails).
I don't want to die from something treatable, but I think going to the doctor sounds like it grows to be more and more degrading the older people get. This is nothing against doctors themselves. The pediatrician we used to go to is very nice. I used to hope to be a doctor at one point, but I'm kind of glad I've decided I want to earn my doctorate in a different field. There are doctors in my family (of course, I love them) and there are friends of the family who are doctors.
Does anyone just not go to the doctor? My dad never used to go, but when he lost a sibling he started going. His reasons were different than mine though. I feel like I'm getting to be incredibly old (not in a good way), but I guess I'm still young, however, I can't imagine changing my mind, because I feel like I get worse as I get older and learn more about what on earth goes on at doctor's appointments for those who are older. Does anyone who doesn't see a doctor ultimately die quite young (like by age 50 or 55)? I have a niece, so I don't want to just die from something treatable, but, at the same time, I feel like people have to choose between doing what they feel is degrading and doing what keeps them alive, and maybe I'll have an issue and maybe I won't.
I appreciate your time.
I don't want to die from something treatable, but I think going to the doctor sounds like it grows to be more and more degrading the older people get. This is nothing against doctors themselves. The pediatrician we used to go to is very nice. I used to hope to be a doctor at one point, but I'm kind of glad I've decided I want to earn my doctorate in a different field. There are doctors in my family (of course, I love them) and there are friends of the family who are doctors.
Does anyone just not go to the doctor? My dad never used to go, but when he lost a sibling he started going. His reasons were different than mine though. I feel like I'm getting to be incredibly old (not in a good way), but I guess I'm still young, however, I can't imagine changing my mind, because I feel like I get worse as I get older and learn more about what on earth goes on at doctor's appointments for those who are older. Does anyone who doesn't see a doctor ultimately die quite young (like by age 50 or 55)? I have a niece, so I don't want to just die from something treatable, but, at the same time, I feel like people have to choose between doing what they feel is degrading and doing what keeps them alive, and maybe I'll have an issue and maybe I won't.
I appreciate your time.