Like priests or your own lawyer, doctors are in that category of people where, technically, you should feel safe to share anything. Still, most folks still might find it hard to actually share relevant information if it happens to be somewhat embarrassing. So it can be helpful to read some of the unhinged things others have said to a medical professional face to face.
Someone asked “What’s the strangest thing you’ve confessed to a doctor you’d never tell anyone else?” and people shared their wildest examples. So get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorites and be sure to share your own examples in the comments down below.
#42
When I had pica due to anemia, and confessed I was eating strange things for the texture - baby powder, then baking soda, then finally cornstarch of all things. I remember feeling so embarrassed & humiliated; the doctor & my whole family was treating me like a was a weird experiment, giving me small amounts of starch daily to try to wean me off.
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8points
#43
I talk to myself. I told my therapist and it really lifted a weight. 🤷🏼♂️
I’ll share most anything with anyone but that? Ugh.
I’ll share most anything with anyone but that? Ugh.
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7points
#44
When I was in my early 20s I was having yeast infection symptoms. I went to see my gynecologist who took one peek down under and told me I left a sponge up there. OMG the horror and embarrassment.
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6points
#45
Fear of an electric tooth brush and how to fix it.
(Hyperemesis Gravidarum can destroy your mind, Body, and soul guys).
(Hyperemesis Gravidarum can destroy your mind, Body, and soul guys).
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6points
#46
Im asexual and very open about it. I am in the middle of autism testing and something they ask you about is hypersexuality and whether or not youve acted on it in inappropriate situations.
Its so embarassing to say yes (to hypersexuality) and then have to explain that no, you dont act on it, because youre ace and repulsed, but not because you understand social boundaries.
Its so embarassing to say yes (to hypersexuality) and then have to explain that no, you dont act on it, because youre ace and repulsed, but not because you understand social boundaries.
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6points
#48
I know it's not strange, but I really hated having the E.D. discussion with my doc.
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4points
#49
I admitted I lie about 'how long it's been happening' because I don't want the lecture.
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4points
#50
My left eye feels weird and hurts, every light i see looks like eye of sauron.
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3points
#51
That i see static all the time and i am guaranteed to have a vivid, highly detailed nightmare i can’t forget if i have a headache before i go to bed (plus other stuff).
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3points
#52
My BF might be gay (not my Son's Dad who secretly was) and I need blood tests. All negative.
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2points
#56
I tested because of fear of transmission not just male (male suspected) partners.
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1point
#57
I told my doctor I took my wife’s anxiety meds and liked them so would like some and she gave me a script. I’ve admitted buying meds online and stuff.
She knows I don’t play around and do so much research on stuff that she trusts I am not just being some idiot wanting stuff done a commercial and at least I’m telling her instead of lying. She can always ask me some questions and I’ll be fine explaining why I ask. By now she pretty much just trusts me to do alot of my own doctoring. She’s an awesome doctor.
She knows I don’t play around and do so much research on stuff that she trusts I am not just being some idiot wanting stuff done a commercial and at least I’m telling her instead of lying. She can always ask me some questions and I’ll be fine explaining why I ask. By now she pretty much just trusts me to do alot of my own doctoring. She’s an awesome doctor.
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-4points
