Same here. Recently went to a doctor for some internal stuff, and she's like "well, we want to prevent x, y, and z from progressing too fast because..."

And part of me wants to just interrupt and be like "what's the fuckin' point? Have you seen outside?"

[–] foggy@lemmy.world 31 points 1 year ago (1 children)

"I'm so sorry to hear your having these..."

Type type type

"Suicidal ideations. We're going to recommend..."

Type type type

"A Psychiatric evaluation. There is one psychiatrist in the tri county are and they are out of network. The evaluations are in 3 30 minute sessions. The psychiatrist will be 45 minutes late at a minimum. The first two are $1200 each, and the third is $1600. I can get you in on...march 29th, 2025? Does that date work for you?"

[–] obinice@lemmy.world 8 points 1 year ago

Is this a nightmare where I'm dreaming that I'm in a hellscape where healthcare isn't free

[–] SnotFlickerman@lemmy.blahaj.zone 10 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Unfortunately, they probably have seen outside exactly how you mean it, they're probably dealing with similar issues, and like you, they're just at work, going through the motions, trying to get through the day, hoping to have a slice of it left over for themselves at the end.

That's the most insidious part of it, it affects so many of us that none of us has the time, patience, or effort to give others anymore.