Dr. Rashmi Rai

Somehow we all became experts at taking care of everything around us and beginners at taking care of ourselves.

I say this as someone who has been guilty of it too. I have sat through back-to-back clinics without eating. Told myself I would drink water later. Postponed my own check-up because there was always something more urgent.

Doctors are often the worst at this. We spend all day telling people to slow down, then go home and do the exact opposite.

When it comes to ourselves, it becomes “not yet,” “maybe next week,” “when things settle down.”
Things rarely settle down.

Book the appointment. Get the test done. Ask the question you have been holding back.
Your health deserves at least that much.



[ self care for professionals, why doctors ignore their health, preventive health habits, women health awareness ]