How to tell your doctor about a problem you’re embarrassed about
Have you ever stood in front of a doctor’s office writhing in fear or shame because of your problems?
Yes, there are indeed many diseases that are more or less shameful to share, and other people are simply more withdrawn and closed in themselves and are afraid to talk about their problem.
And yet the old saying applies here – “everything is said to a lawyer and a doctor“.
Use the following tips to have better results when visiting your GP or just to overcome your fears!
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Prepare for the visit
How many times have you left the doctor’s office upset with yourself have you not asked about something because you were embarrassed, ashamed or afraid?
To avoid this just make a list of the questions you would like to know the answers to.
Take a day or two to make the list and take it with you when it’s time to go to check-ups or doctor visits.
It is in our nature to forget about things when we are busy with various daily tasks or simply to keep silent about what we are ashamed of.
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Share your symptoms
Voluntarily give your doctor full information about your symptoms, problems< /strong>, complaints and observations, even if he doesn’t ask you.
Your doctor must at all costs know exactly why you are seeing him and what is bothering you.
Even if your problems seem to you to be something small, transitory and insignificant – share again.
People have a tendency to procrastinate until it’s too late or often overlook problems around them because they just put them off as minor or “it will go away on its own”.
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Ask Questions
Don’t be afraid to ask questions and ask, even about some things that are taken for granted, you are there to to be sure of the state of your health.
Doctors often say patients worry, are more reserved and rarely question what they are being told.
This is far from good, because in this way agreement cannot be reached between the doctor and the patient and many things, problems and complaints remain unexplained or potential dangers.
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Bring a friend
This is a very good method that most people use when they need to consult a medical strong> person.
And it’s not because you’re dumb, stupid, etc. and you can’t tell yourself what’s wrong with you!
When people are worried about a health problem, nervous or wondering about all kinds of things, they tend to forget.
Going to the doctor with a friend or relative is a very good way to tell the doctor everything with the help of your loved one, without worrying that something might escape you.
Once you’ve learned these few easy tricks, you’ll be much more familiar with the medical check-up and visits process.
If something is related to your health and directly affects your life, no matter what it is – there is no shame!
Go and say what’s wrong with you, and your doctor will advise you on the best course of action in the given situation!
