What can I do about my worries?
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Do you have reasons to be so worried? What I mean is are you in some kind of pain or do you see something wrong or are you just worried? Could it be that you don't have insurance or there is another financial reason why it may not be easy for your mother to take you for a checkup if she can't see anything wrong?
If you see or feel a physical pain, tell your mother about the specific pain and not your worries about it. If something doesn't look right, show her.
If you don't have a specific pain and are just worried, that doesn't seem really normal for a girl your age. I was much older than you before I started worrying that I might have something seriously wrong with me. Usually at your age most people feel as though they're young and will live forever. If you are just worried, maybe you just need to talk to someone about it. Since your mother doesn't seem to understand, is there a school counselor or nurse you can talk to? Maybe another relative?
Another thought is that if money isn't the reason for her not taking you "for no apparent reason", maybe you could point out that you are almost at the age where every girl should get their first pelvic exam - which is usually about 18. Maybe she will go ahead and take you just to set your mind at ease if you point this out to her. Below are a couple of sites that even mention going before then. Read them and see if showing them to her might help.
Good luck! I hope you are fine.
Have the physical done then u will know, and STOP worrying about it afterwards, heard of a hypochondriac?
p.s. hope your physical goes well
Tell her that you don't feel like your self and that your honestly worried. When she starts to laugh at you don't back down and feel stupid. Maybe schedule the first appointment yourself to see if there is something wrong to show your mom that it's a real problem.
and thats what you should do laugh it off
If you are really worried, then go to the doctors' and make an appointment yourself - you do not need your Mum for this and then you can get everything sorted, one way or another. Nothing is silly if it is making you worried and stressed out about it and your GP will be able to help. Don't put it off, if your Mum wont help show how serious you are about it by doing it yourself - perhaps it is time to grow up and take some responsibility for yourself. Good luck.
The best thing you can do is get to the doctor and have a check-up!
It might be something really common and simple like an iron deficiency - which can be remedied with a few iron tablets...but it makes you feel a bit off - tired etc.
If it is more serious you will feel better just putting a name to it - even if there is nothing to find, you will feel better by having that confirmed - and could change your diet a bit - (different foods create different moods)
Whatever it is you can only gain by going to the doctors. You can call them an make an appointment by yourself - your Mum doesn't have to know unless you want to tell her!
Just put your mind at rest so you don't worry. Good Luck!
Your health is very important, and no one should tell you otherwise. If you have any worries or concerns, do you have a close relative or Friend you can speak to in confidence.
At your age there are many changes going on withing your body, and these can be cause for concern.
Please find someone you trust, and discuss things with them.
Make an appointment with your local doctor, and ask your trusted person to go with you.
The chances are you will be fine, but I feel you need Peace of mind and re-assurance with regard to your health.
Please take care, and do not worry too much, we have all been through the same thing.
Regards, Dr, D.
PS, I am not a doctor of medicine, nor have any qualifications with regard to medical issues.
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