I have an overwhelming anxiety and fear, often to the point of panic, regarding doctors. Therefore, I rarely go. I have a standing joke that when my pain is greater than the fear I will drag myself on in there.

I'm getting older now, and realize this isn't the best way to tend to my overall health and wellbeing as I know some things are not quite right, but damn if I can overcome my fear.

All I can do is keep working on it and do the best I can ... Thankfully, I have a PCP who totally understands it and is very patient, gentle and kind with me whenever I do eventually show up.