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How shame about your body prevents necessary medical care

I scheduled my annual physical six months ago and I keep finding reasons to reschedule because I gained weight and I don't want to face the lecture.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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Self-judgment becomes a barrier to self-care, creating cycles of avoidance that compound the original problem.

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