Health, Friends, Annoying and Awkward: Hypochondriac

Hypochondriac

By Damn it, Charles - 09/12/2022 21:00

Today, I took my friend to the emergency room because he was having heart problems. The doctors recognized him, and one of them had something to say: "Charles, can you not wait until you're practically dying to seek medical treatment?" This is gonna be a long day. FML

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RichardPencil 30

Friday 9 December 2022 23:25

Why do you have to stay? If the docs know Charles by name, he's in good hands. You can go.

BurnInDemonFire 35

Saturday 10 December 2022 0:58

Who's in charge now, Charles?

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RichardPencil 30

Friday 9 December 2022 23:25

Why do you have to stay? If the docs know Charles by name, he's in good hands. You can go.

BurnInDemonFire 35

Saturday 10 December 2022 0:58

Who's in charge now, Charles?

SJKatt 15

Sunday 11 December 2022 21:21

Why the **** would someone wait until they're dying to go to the hospital to get checked? Whether or not your friend is a hypochondriac, the doctors should have never said that.