A place on the tree
Avoiding medical care because of fear and embarrassment
1 person has stood here
Does this feel close to something you’ve lived? Tell your own part. What you tell becomes one page, yours to keep.
The situation
Fear of being examined or judged for a private health concern can make seeking medical care feel unbearable, especially when there is no trusted person to provide support.
What it’s like
A person may keep refusing or delaying care even while the concern continues.
Nearby on the tree
- Avoiding medical care after being dismissed by doctors1
- Having to return to a place associated with medical trauma1
- Avoiding sex after making a partner uncomfortable1
- Choosing not to explain what is really bothering you2
- Hesitating to ask someone for a ride1
- Having unwanted sexual thoughts that feel shameful3
Only the place shows here. What people told stays theirs.
