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    Default Do health scares make you want to be a better person?

    So as the title states, do health scares make you want to be a better person?

    It does for me, but that should not be a motivator. For example, I recently had my yearly physical and all checked out well (blood pressure, etc.) with the exception of low vitamin D levels. No biggie since its not that serious, just need to take some over the counter vitamin D supplement and I check back in 6 months. Now on to my routine eye exam last year, (I am nearsighted/myopic/wear glasses) the doctor noticed that the pressure in my eyes (intraocular pressure aka IOP) was a bit on the high side. Also my optic nerve/lining looked "funny" (could just be how my nerve looks or I could have some damage due to the pressure) and basically I am a glaucoma suspect according to her recent email. The doctor wants me to come in and have my eyes checked using the visual field test, eyes dilated, etc. This scares me because damn I might go blind.

    Now, I feel like trying to be a better person...should have done so before but its funny how when your health is on the line do you change. At least for me. I dont want to take anything for granted...health really is the ultimate wealth. What good is all the money in the world if you lose your sight, hearing, get paralyzed, have a heart attack/stroke, get diabetes, etc. Of course conditions vary in severity and affect of quality of life differently but it is making me almost want to barter. It is like, I will be good just let me keep my health. Who I am talking to? That depends on who and what you believe in. I wont delve into that since I dont like talking religion or politics.

    I have my eye exam this Wednesday, I hope all is well with my eyes but only time will well. In the mean time, I will try my best not to worry since it is beyond my control at the moment.

    So, do you guys find yourself trying to be better/bargaining "Ill be good now, just please keep my health up" when things of this nature come up?

    P.S. I highly urge you all to get routine eye exams, glaucoma is the the thief in the night. Since it tends to take away your eyesight very gradually, by the time you are affected the lost sight is not reversible. Make sure you get your eyes dilated, pressure test, check cornea thickness, examine the optic nerve, etc. Its often overlooked and we tend to not pay attention but your sight is valuable, don't take it for granted.

    Glaucoma information (if your not already familiar, read up)
    http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/9710.php

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    Default Re: Do health scares make you want to be a better person?

    yes..one time i got this persistent sore spot on my throat that just wouldn't go away..i said " im getting checked out by a dr and if it isn't throat cancer i swear ill stop smoking!". it went away and i stopped smoking, and yes im a big of a hypocrondriach (sp?) but at least it made me quit! hope your eye exam goes well!

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    Quote Originally Posted by simone87 View Post
    yes..one time i got this persistent sore spot on my throat that just wouldn't go away..i said " im getting checked out by a dr and if it isn't throat cancer i swear ill stop smoking!". it went away and i stopped smoking, and yes im a big of a hypocrondriach (sp?) but at least it made me quit! hope your eye exam goes well!
    Thats awesome simone87, I wish my brother would kick the habit (smoking) but it doesn't look like he will anytime soon. I am glad you quit, you did a lot for your health. I hope so too, I still cant sleep at night because of the suspense...I just wanna know already how my eyes are doing. I did read that positive thoughts contribute to healing and or prevent sickness, I truly believe in that. Its just like this one study that showed older people (60+) who felt younger than their counterparts who felt old...the young minded had lower blood pressure, less chance of disease, just overall better health.

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    absolutely! i have a friend who's 37 but he could pass for 28 because he acts and thinks like he's younger, he's always chill and positive and never lets anything get to him or break him down..animals love him, kids love him, and he has amazing health

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    Quote Originally Posted by simone87 View Post
    absolutely! i have a friend who's 37 but he could pass for 28 because he acts and thinks like he's younger, he's always chill and positive and never lets anything get to him or break him down..animals love him, kids love him, and he has amazing health
    Thats wassup, I have some friends as well from my car forum who I meet up with for coffee/tea every other weekend who are in their 40s but I swear these guys and girl (just one girl lol) are a bunch of youngins haha. They bump Biggie and 2Pac from their cars upon entering the parking lot, act young, feel young, etc. This is all within reason of course, very respectable people. They do dress their age but on occasion I will see them rocking some younger person clothes. I find it funny and cute because they really are a charismatic bunch...my favorite group to chill with on the weekends.

    I feel that while our bodies/physical appearance show age and wear out...we can keep our mind and hearts young. Plus if we eat right, exercise, and avoid to much stress...there is no reason why we cant make it to the end going out swinging. I want to be that old man who still drives his modified car around town...stays up to date with current events...and most importantly has the health to keep it moving.

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    I've been there (and still am) with the glaucoma. I truly believe that I damaged my optic nerves by being upside down on the pole too much. Don't worry much though, you won't have lost any vision if this is a new thing, and there are drops or laser surgery to keep the pressure down.

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    Quote Originally Posted by shy1 View Post
    I've been there (and still am) with the glaucoma. I truly believe that I damaged my optic nerves by being upside down on the pole too much. Don't worry much though, you won't have lost any vision if this is a new thing, and there are drops or laser surgery to keep the pressure down.
    Oh best wishes shy1, just wondering are you nearsighted or farsighted ie. wear glasses and or contacts? Has your eyesight stayed the same? I hear about the drops, they are suppose to help the aqueous humor fluid drain and or halt the overproduction of fluids. Also read about the surgery I think they cut/open up the trebecular meshwork to allow the fluids to drain more efficiently thus reducing the pressure.

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    When I got really sick, it really did something to me that I feel like I'm just now getting over. It made me like... care less about what other people think. It made me want to stop trying to please other people, and only please myself. But at the same time, it has made me hyperaware to what's going on around me, which is kind of a lot to take in. The world feels like a really negative place because society is so negative, and society is impossible to escape. But overall, it just inspires me to live life my way, without intentionally hurting others.

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    Quote Originally Posted by GlamourRouge View Post
    When I got really sick, it really did something to me that I feel like I'm just now getting over. It made me like... care less about what other people think. It made me want to stop trying to please other people, and only please myself. But at the same time, it has made me hyperaware to what's going on around me, which is kind of a lot to take in. The world feels like a really negative place because society is so negative, and society is impossible to escape. But overall, it just inspires me to live life my way, without intentionally hurting others.
    I can relate...society does tend to be negative and so judgmental. I used to be that way and at times find myself doing the same...we are humans after all. Whats important is realizing our wicked ways and making a change...first in ourselves.

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    I'm nearsighted. Oddly enough, my eye pressure has been decreasing ever since the initial high reading and I'm back in normal range now, just watching to make sure no more damage occurs. Sucks that I can't pole dance or do yoga anymore though. Good luck on your tests.

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    One of the most proven uses of medical marijuana is to treat glaucoma... just thought I'd throw that out there....
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    Quote Originally Posted by shy1 View Post
    I'm nearsighted. Oddly enough, my eye pressure has been decreasing ever since the initial high reading and I'm back in normal range now, just watching to make sure no more damage occurs. Sucks that I can't pole dance or do yoga anymore though. Good luck on your tests.
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    One of the most proven uses of medical marijuana is to treat glaucoma... just thought I'd throw that out there....
    1. Thats good to hear shy1.
    Ans thank you, this Wednesday morning I will find out.

    2. I read about that, unfortunately it only last for 3-4 hours.
    "One of the commonly discussed alternatives for the treatment of glaucoma is the smoking of marijuana, because smoking marijuana does lower the eye pressure. Less often appreciated is the fact that marijuana's effect on eye pressure only lasts 3-4 hours, meaning that to lower the eye pressure around the clock it would have to be smoked 6-8 times a day."
    http://www.glaucoma.org/treatment/sh...glaucoma-1.php

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    2. I read about that, unfortunately it only last for 3-4 hours.
    "One of the commonly discussed alternatives for the treatment of glaucoma is the smoking of marijuana, because smoking marijuana does lower the eye pressure. Less often appreciated is the fact that marijuana's effect on eye pressure only lasts 3-4 hours, meaning that to lower the eye pressure around the clock it would have to be smoked 6-8 times a day."
    http://www.glaucoma.org/treatment/sh...glaucoma-1.php
    Well better than nothing! Hopefully if it gets approved to do more medical research with they can come up with something longer lasting, because that's pretty amazing it can do that all by itself!
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    You are sassy AND smart Miss Pickles.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MissSassyPickles View Post
    Well better than nothing! Hopefully if it gets approved to do more medical research with they can come up with something longer lasting, because that's pretty amazing it can do that all by itself!
    Very true.

    I'm not a user myself but I can appreciate the benefits and help the plant does for people who need it.

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