Today, I experienced one of the strangest events of my life. I needed to take the morning-after pill, and I barely mustered the courage to go to the pharmacy. Just as I was about to get it, a neighbor from the neighborhood approached me and said hello; her eyes landed on the bag in my hand. At that moment, I felt like I wanted to sink into the ground, as if I were doing something incredibly shameful. Did I feel this much embarrassment for no reason? Perhaps the poor woman didn’t even understand what it was, but I couldn’t help feeling bad.
I think it’s quite normal. After all, this is your health, and the fact that the person in front of you thinks this way is just silly. I also took it without any worries in the past, honestly didn’t care at all.
Did the neighbor say something, or did they act like they understood? Maybe they didn’t even notice.
@soncaykaldi didn’t say anything, but the looks were a bit strange, as if they understood. Still, I’m not sure, maybe I’m just blowing it out of proportion.
@uykuarasi you say it’s all normal and such, but in the neighborhood, everyone is watching everyone. It’s not that easy, you know.
Aside from community pressure, it’s very important not to feel embarrassed in situations like these. Pharmacists, due to professional and ethical standards, cannot gossip about anyone. To feel more comfortable, you might try visiting a pharmacy outside the city or in a more rural area.
Don’t stress out. It’s just medication.