The doctor prescribed three new medications to add to my current four today (it only took slight emphasis on certain things on my part, some of them I actually need). That's ten or eleven pills a day (plus vitamins). He also gave me two shots that I probably need. It made me feel so powerful. I take medication at the slightest sign of defect, and I always take at least three more than the suggested doseage.
Being pumped full of substances gives me a thrill of sorts.
I am a pill-popper, and you know what?I like it.
Anonymous
06:44:57 PM
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Good for you?
omfg. I went to the doctor today and was HAPPY no needles need be inserted into my skin.
But maybe that's just because I'm a scaredy-cat.
I hate needles, too. I am probably one of the most squeamish people you will ever meet. When I got my wisdom teeth pulled, I glanced over at the IV in my arm, and I fainted. I mean, I was supposed to pass out anyway....just not like that.
Gah, I hate shots-- but I do agree that there is a certain security in taking a prescription, regardless of the actual effectiveness of the drug. I was at the doctor's office yesterday too, and I don't know whether or not the pills she prescribed will cure my strep throat, but it feels better to take them than to do nothing and feel helpless to combat this.
doctors give out antibiotics too much when THEY DO NOT HELP. you're just building up bacteria resistance, but i mean whatever... who cares about the future...
I'm the exact opposite. I refuse ALL medical treatment. I hate going to the doctor and I don't take medication for anything. I've had a cold for three weeks now - and not a single cough syrup or Tylenol. I sprained my ankle exactly a week ago (to the hour, even), but I haven't wrapped it or put ice on it at all. Instead, I went for a week of hard labor. I'm proud of the fact that I never use artificial means to care for my body, but... maybe I take it too far sometimes.
^ I do agree with you, Anon1. I am wary of using antibacterial handsoaps and avoid taking antibiotics uneccessarily. When I do take them, I make sure to continue taking them for the full prescribed course, even if my symptoms dissappear, to avoid letting the bacteria survive and build resistance to the medicine. A great reduction in the use of antibacterial soaps and things would, truly, benefit the planet.
i have a phobia of that hand sanitizer stuff
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