I am genuinely curious ....

[Turin]

Do you think you are in good health ... if so why? If not why?

"Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity."

WHO

 

[ecofarm]

Yes. Good genes, vegan, exercise and in grad school.

 

[Real Korimyr #9]

No, I would say that I am profoundly unwell. I suffer from serious mental illness as well as being generally unhappy. I am also overweight and in poor cardiovascular shape. I'm also a relatively heavy smoker.

 

[Turin]

The poll is intentionally anonymous.

I am genuinely interested in how people view their own state of health.

 

[ecofarm]

No, I would say that I am profoundly unwell. I suffer from serious mental illness as well as being generally unhappy. I am also overweight and in poor cardiovascular shape. I'm also a relatively heavy smoker.

Strangely, that actually does excuse the fascism. I mean the smoking does, of course .

 

[Turin]

No, I would say that I am profoundly unwell. I suffer from serious mental illness as well as being generally unhappy. I am also overweight and in poor cardiovascular shape. I'm also a relatively heavy smoker.

You have a lot on your shoulders to deal with. Is there anything on your list you want to work on that is within your control?

 

[ecofarm]

You have a lot on your shoulders to deal with. Is there anything on your list you want to work on that is within your control?

I'd say he's got a better shot at goin' sane than dropping those fkn cigs.

 

[Real Korimyr #9]

You have a lot on your shoulders to deal with. Is there anything on your list you want to work on that is within your control?

I'm in treatment for the mental illness and working on improving my fitness. I could quit smoking easily but genuinely do not want to.

edit: As for being unhappy, the factors making me unhappy are largely beyond my control, yes-- I'm doing what I can, but I am stuck depending on other people for whom my happiness is not a priority.

 

[Medusa]

Strangely, that actually does excuse the fascism. I mean the smoking does, of course .

he looks so nice ,

 

[Dooble]

My wife thinks I'm a train wreck. I feel I'm in average shape.

 

[Gardener]

I have to admit to at least a small degree of disappointment. I saw the word "curious" and was thinking it might be about something else


But, to answer the question, I suppose I am doing well enough for a man of my age. I lost a bunch of weight last year so can now say I am not overweight at all, I don't suffer from any particular malady other than my skin cancer that needs to be carved off every couple of years and I am quite active. My father just turned 92 and my mother 89, so I do suppose I have two or three good decades left in me.

 

[Green Balls]

I am in decent shape with the exception of smoking cigarettes. I used to think I was depressed, but I realize it was all in my mind. Once I accepted that I was doing things that made my life miserable and stopped making poor choices, life got a lot better.

 

[molten_dragon]

I'm in pretty decent health, with the exception of being overweight.

 

[OhIsee.Then]

No, I would say that I am profoundly unwell. I suffer from serious mental illness as well as being generally unhappy. I am also overweight and in poor cardiovascular shape. I'm also a relatively heavy smoker.

I understand your condition. I'm sorry. I have someone close to me that would share your description of himself. We happen to have discovered the root cause of his condition; it's just about a mm in size. I hope you have an advocate.

 

[OhIsee.Then]

I retired early, caught in a religion based RIF. I'm in very good health; but, genetically I probably have a high probability for coming down with an insidious condition. I participate and compete in a physical sport that has an old person’s age bracket that I exceed by 16 years. My endoscopy was perfect last week, oh boy.

 

[Pinkie]

I'm more or less fully retired, and I do nothing I don't want to do. I am a heavy smoker, have been for decades and will never quit. I am overweight. I'm not mentally ill, but I do have to consciously manage my moods. If I have an argument IRL with more than one person in the same day, I know I am irritable and need to pull down and get centered.

I will never have any test for cancer; I haven't even had a pap smear in like 20 years. I want to live the life I want, and then die. Immediately upon falling ill.

Too many of my friends have undergone horrific courses of treatment and lost all quality of life as they battle some dread disease. I do not think younger adults should do as I do -- and I did not myself, before I was 40. But I do think that a quest to live to be 100 years old, no matter what, is slightly crazy.

 

[soccerboy22]

I'm a bit overweight, don't sleep that much (law school), stressed, a few mental issues although not as many as what it was a few years ago. I don't drink as much as I use to, although that is now changing (law school), do not get to run as much as I would like because of my busy week. That said, after midterms my life will calm down a bit and I get set up a scheduled run time.

 

[Luke Skywalker]

I'll echo what a previous poster said - I have serious mental issues (am on medication), am overweight and smoke cigs - I am also genuinely unhappy. I don't do much cardiovascular exercise or what not.... May even have to go to a 12 step program, as I currently feel "powerless."

Alas, I voted no.

 

[Turin]

I will never have any test for cancer; I haven't even had a pap smear in like 20 years. I want to live the life I want, and then die. Immediately upon falling ill.

Too many of my friends have undergone horrific courses of treatment and lost all quality of life as they battle some dread disease. I do not think younger adults should do as I do -- and I did not myself, before I was 40. But I do think that a quest to live to be 100 years old, no matter what, is slightly crazy.

Fascinating.

I am a healthcare provider (FNP) and it has been my life's work. Exactly as you I seek no dx tests or medical interventions. I would not undergo aggressive tx such as chemotherapy or renal dialysis. Certainly I respect and support others decisions about such.

I am plant strong (almost vegan), avid in physical exercise (running, yoga, biking, skiing), and feel healthy. Like you I never seek physicals, medical services or screening. No smoking, a small glass of of on some days and I do not take medication.

Right now I am working about 50 hours per week and that is the only part of my life that feels unhealthy. I love what I do for work ... yet would like a bit more discretionary time.

 

[Turin]

I'm more or less fully retired, and I do nothing I don't want to do. I am a heavy smoker, have been for decades and will never quit. I am overweight. I'm not mentally ill, but I do have to consciously manage my moods. If I have an argument IRL with more than one person in the same day, I know I am irritable and need to pull down and get centered.

I will never have any test for cancer; I haven't even had a pap smear in like 20 years. I want to live the life I want, and then die. Immediately upon falling ill.

It sounds like you know exactly what you want and how to handle your moods. That is very cool.

I hope I die like most of the females in my family ... they are active and engaged and in their late eighties they just keel over.

I do not want anyone to take care of me.

 

[TheGirlNextDoor]

I'm a mom of two teens, I have an extremely high stress job, I don't get much exercise since I started this job. I'm too tired to feel good. I'm almost 44, but I have a sick sense of humor and try to find something to laugh about everyday. I do sometimes think something is wrong with me (physically) but I am not going to a doctor to have them look at me like I'm crazy. My house and bills will be paid for if I die, and my kids will be set. Life happens.....we're all here for the ride. Might as well enjoy it as much as possible.

 

[Pinkie]

I am not a person who enjoys physical activity, for the most part. I am 59 years old; my personality is never going to change. I do try to get fresh air, but that's about my mental housekeeping, not an attempt to be physically fit.

I could be in better physical shape, as I well know. To do so, I'd have to give up cigarettes, meat, fat, sugar and chocolate. I choose not to, as the payoff just isn't there for me.

I'm not surprised Dion is in the medical filed; I know no such person IRL who doesn't support euthanasia.

Bottom line for me is, my "quality of life" is excellent in my opinion -- and who else's counts?

 

[Gardener]

I participate and compete in a physical sport that has an old person’s age bracket that I exceed by 16 years. .

You should move here, then. You can't even enter those Bocce Ball tournaments until you hit a certain age.

 

[Kandahar]

Generally I'm pretty happy with my health right now, both mentally and physically. Granted I'm only 28 so there isn't a lot to be concerned about yet...but I feel much healthier relative to my own past too.

My diet has gotten a lot better over the past year, although it's still not where it needs to be. I used to eat fast food or takeout food for almost every meal, every day. Fortunately I don't do it as much anymore. I've made a lot of progress in reducing my meat consumption, and increasing my fruit and veggie consumption. It could be a lot better though; I still don't cook very often. It's taken me a year to get to where I am now, so I'm optimistic that in another year it will be more in line with my ideal diet.

In terms of exercise, it's been kinda hit or miss. Up until last year I almost never set aside time to exercise. Since then I've gotten a gym membership and committed to going 4 times a week...although realistically it's only been more like 1-2 times a week. Maybe I'm doing better than I think though...living in DC, I get plenty of exercise walking from Point A to Point B without even really thinking about it as exercise.

I think my mental health is a lot better than in the past. I'm much happier with my life now than I have been for most of my life. I started meditating, setting goals for myself, and journaling. I've also largely overcome my chronic social anxiety, which prevented me from finding a relationship for a long time. I've had more dates this year than in all the rest of my life.

 

[Turin]

I'll echo what a previous poster said - I have serious mental issues (am on medication), am overweight and smoke cigs - I am also genuinely unhappy. I don't do much cardiovascular exercise or what not.... May even have to go to a 12 step program, as I currently feel "powerless."

Alas, I voted no.

You have a lot on your shoulders and yet you are already beginning to think of something you can do to change this. You are already heading in the right direction.