Gregory's Server@RickiTarr Abso-friggin-lutely! Several people on this thread have mentioned the "lifestyle" industry which I think pushes a lot of this natural medicine stuff, plus the homeopathic crowd who I have always suspected were secretly afraid of doctors and dentists. Following well-researched health recommendations (peer-reviewed research, not some bozo selling supplements online) is just common sense. Maybe an apple a day really does keep the doctor away but I'm still going to get regular checkups!
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@RickiTarr I used to be afraid of doctors and dentists myself but it kind of wore off once I got older. My best friend pretty much died from her fear of doctors which definitely strengthened my resolve to follow the genuine (peer reviewed) research. A quick tip: use Scholar Google when you're looking up something to get to the peer reviewed stuff. Some of it will be behind a paywall but they almost always at least give you the abstract which can give you the gist.  @isotope239 Yeah the more I've gone the easier it's been, I still get some anxiety before, but I no longer spend weeks in dread.  @RickiTarr @isotope239 Weβre actually pretty nice all around. Most of us are there to help. But, yes, we do some fearful things in the name of healthcare. @RickiTarr @isotope239 Huge doctor shortage in my country. The only doctor I could get has the lowest score on ratemymd.com. I ended up in the ER a few months back and the Dr. I saw there has been more useful. @Ulrich_the_Elder @RickiTarr That's a big problem in its own right; you actually want to see a well rated doctor but can't because there aren't any in your area. @RickiTarr @isotope239 I was not blaming you. You have nothing to be sorry for. I bet this is just you expressing sympathy. So thanks... @Ulrich_the_Elder @isotope239 I've been in the situation where it was difficult to get medical care and it was awful and very stressful |
@isotope239 As a person, who is currently working on overcoming my fear of doctors, I think you might be right. When my best friend died of a preventable condition when she was 40, it was a big wake up call for me. Go to the doctor!