I haven't had a physical exam in three years but I post about body positivity online because it's easier than admitting I'm terrified of what a doctor might find that I can't afford to treat.
More people experience this than they realize.
Economic barriers to healthcare can drive psychological defenses that complicate authentic self-acceptance.
“Where Are You with Body in poverty — health as class condition?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.