(07-16-2021, 09:40 PM)Jags Wrote: I had a Dr appointment the other day.  BP was 145/94.  Obviously the dr was concerned.  I eat like crap, started back dipping at least a can and a half a day,  drink like a fish at times (not always) (doctor told me I was a functional alcoholic). Work has been stressful to say the least the last year or so.  I had a nice run of it being stress free.  Was asked by the tech and dr if I performed self (may be paraphrasing) testicular checks.  I said no.  Was hoping she’d fondle them a bit to find out.  Maybe next time.  Wanted to take blood and asked if I fasted.  (I wasn’t told to, so I didn’t). It was 2pm I said no, but I haven’t eaten much of anything today. Maybe a cheese stick and a slim Jim around 10am.  She says  as she turns from the computer “are you trying to kill yourself?”  That made me laugh.  I like how blunt she is.  She has a way of saying it in the right manner without coming off as a meany.  Anyway, my parents catch wind of my BP.  I have a few simple questions since MY FATHER is listed on the family medical history as having hypertension and he’s on 3 count em 3 different BP medications worked a stressful job and the whole nine….  He tells me to take it after I’ve rested.  Like when the [BLEEP] is that? My mom says relax, imagine your smoker going and sitting out looking at the woods.  I did.  And I also imagined my wife coming out asking “is the grill ready? I’m hungry!”  So I ask my dad, Mr hypotension, retired from stressful job, got pissed off with my brother and I over the stupidest of things, how do you relax? How does one relax his mind?  How about this guy gets pissed at me and tells me to just do it and relax.  Tells me I’ve got control over my thoughts and actions.  Although correct, but you’re getting pissed with me for asking, WTAF?

Edit: my dr is kinda hawt.  That’s the reason  I was hoping she’d fondle, I mean, check for testicles or whatever.  Just wanted to make that clear.