I will admit to being afraid of doctors. The whole idea that might find something wrong that is worse than what I am currently experiencing really plays games with my head.
I will also admit that I have a sanctimonious attitude in making sure that my wife and kids are treated for any ailments before I am. That means if they are sick or have a complaint, I wait.
Over the last 8 months I have had to come face to face with the stupidity of the positions I hold toward my own health. It has been a costly lesson but one that I hope I have learned. The lesson can be summarized as
Take care of yourself now. You will never get a second chance at this life.
