Pause, check-in with yourself, and answer appropriately / myLot

Boise, Idaho

June 12, 2025 6:41pm CST

I had a phone call from the doctor who saw me today lastnight about 9p. He wanted to know if I would be able to see him at 9a. instead of the scheduled 3p. In times gone by I would have changed it. But, no. I made the appointment time for when I knew I'd be okay having someone come in. I have social anxiety and have had to make some changes in my life because of it. So, now, instead of doing whatever people want me to do, I am taking care of myself and doing what I want. Not what others want of me to make their lives easier. So I pause, check-in with myself, and then answer appropriately. It's good mental health.

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Four Walls

@FourWalls (86680)

• United States

13 Jun

I so agree with you, and that applies to physical as well as mental health. I got “overheated” yesterday because I forgot things (like I’m old, it’s hot, and I don’t have the stamina and heat tolerance at 65 that I did at 25). Your doctor is a vitally important person in your healthcare, but I think the singular most important person in your healthcare is yourself!!

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celticeagle

@celticeagle (189833)

• Boise, Idaho

14 Jun

What catches me off guard is that my mind is still in my 30s or 40s but my body is in it's 70s. That's a hard mix.

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Four Walls

@FourWalls (86680)

• United States

14 Jun

@celticeagle — I had that happen last week at Creation Falls in Red River Gorge. “It’s a nice walk!” my mind said. “You’re 65, woman!” my body said.