i need a physical done for school so i can play basketball but im to scared to go i get really nervous and start crying i could always just not get it done and take p.e i dont know what to choose.i feel so confused
a13d answered Monday June 20 2011, 7:33 pm: Hey there, don't be scared, I felt the same way about getting a physical for cheerleading and it was all fine! I was freaked that they would make me take off my clothes or draw my blood but they didn't they really didnt make me do anything but just check my eyes (eye test), and also just reguarly look in my eyes, throat, and nose and listin to your heart and they made me squat down down then like push her hands as hard as I could and thats all! So there really isn't any reason to be scared besides if they did make you take of your clothes don't worry because they see this stuff every day! I hope I helped goodluck!(: If you really want to play basketball do it!(: don't let a physical stop you from doing something you want!! [ a13d's advice column | Ask a13d A Question ]
DangerNerd answered Sunday June 19 2011, 6:48 pm: If you are female, you REALLY have nothing to afraid of. The physical for girls is pretty non-embarrassing. Once you get this done you are going to feel like an idiot for being this afraid of it. You will LOL! when you come back and read this question you wrote.
If you are a boy, well, I have good news, and bad news:
The good news is that for the most part it is the same simple checkup the girls get... and the bad news is the doctor is going to cup your testicles in their hand and tell you to turn your head and cough to make sure all your parts are properly connected.
Having had a few of these physicals over the years, I can tell you that it is best to get over this while you are still in school. You WILL be having more of these as you get older, and the earlier you start, the sooner they become no big deal.
I have only one question: Why is it that every time I had a physical as a boy, the doctor looked like a classic movie star, and was wearing a low-cut top? Now that I look back, I think they did it on purpose! ;-)
Ok, so there is your humor for the day.
Don't worry about sports physicals. They take, on average, 2-5 minutes. If you a guy, then after you get past the first one, you will be fine. If you are a gal, then you have nothing at all to worry about, as they don't fiddle with your private parts at all.
Xui answered Sunday June 19 2011, 1:06 pm: Listen,
Physicals are really not as bad as you think, I know you get nervous but there are many many people out there that get physicals done everyday. It is just required when you play sports. When you get a physical done you often have a paper that a doctor has to fill out so you can't just pretend it never happened.
The last time I got a physical all they did was check my heart beat, my blood pressure, my weight etc. It was nothing to be scared about :) ...but at the same time that was some years ago. Don't worry though everything will be okay! [ Xui's advice column | Ask Xui A Question ]
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