It is common for people to visit Doctors to get help and advice relating to their health. However, some may agree, while others disagree for various reasons. It is interesting to know that so many things affect people’s decisions—in some cases, it seems, they do not think of their needs. I wonder what you think should be considered in making such decisions.
Let us consider the experience of a man that visited the practice of a general practitioner. He walked through the doors, reported at the reception—stated his mission. The receptionist confirmed that he was registered to receive the service and then asked for some details. He gave a brief description of why he needed the service and got added to the queue. He had to wait in the waiting area for his turn.
He observed as he waited. He saw patients called according to their arrival time, and each one answered their name, walked towards the designated door to see the professional. He watched as people went in, also, when they came out. It seems everyone was happy with whatever they may have heard or seen. They probably got the answer they needed—one that solved the problem they had.
It was not too long after that one of the patients that came out did not seem happy and looked furious. He was mumbling. ‘I am not going to do that. Can he do it?’ The man now decided to approach him as he walked outside the building. Sir, is everything okay? No, he answered, ‘I cannot do what the doctor advised—not sure he would do it, why does he want me to do it.’
The man then asked the young man, ‘who is sick, the doctor or you?’ He answered, ‘the doctor is fine, but I am sick.’ He then told him that if that was the case, the advice was for the ill, not the healthy. If you want your situation to improve, it may be a good idea to follow the advice that will make you well. It is not for him—it is for you.
Trusted people may advise you to do something they would not necessarily do because they are not in your situation. There are also many things that they would do that they would not tell you to do because it may not apply to you or the phase of life you are in or even not in a position to do so.
The solution is for you, not the doctor. He is not you—you are the one in need—be happy to take actions relevant to your situation and make changes for the better instead of doing what other people are doing or not doing what other people are not doing.
The doctor would not share everything he does because it may not be relevant to you, or perhaps you may not be willing to accept it. However, most often than not, he shares what you need or thinks you need—he may not necessarily do them because he is not in the same situation.
Many people have found themselves in painful situations because they make decisions and fail to remember their needs. They fail to do what is necessary because someone else is not doing it. Your sickness is different, and what will make you well may differ from another person.
You do not have to make your situation worse; take responsibility and follow the path to change. Everybody else may look like you, but not all have the same challenges you have, and perhaps not many have them at the same time as you do. Remember, you are the one in need of help, so it is crucial to recognise that when you make decisions, it is good to consider the right things—it is for you.
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