Periagoge
Scenario

When health avoidance masquerades as body acceptance

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.

What we've seen

Economic barriers to healthcare can drive psychological defenses that complicate authentic self-acceptance.

Your guide for this
Dipa
Dipa works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Body in poverty — health as class condition?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.