I had been feeling like I had the flu for two days, so I told my spouse I should go to the doctor, and they said, “Rest at home, why are we spending money?” On one hand, they’re right; our budget is a bit tight. But on the other hand, if I don’t do something about how I’m feeling, it seems like I’m going to get worse. I’m confused about what to think.
Apparently, our parents used to heal without seeing any medicine. My grandmother would chop an onion, squeeze lemon on it, and eat it. She also prepared linden tea with honey, and she’d wake up feeling great in the morning. I think you should try it; it’s both inexpensive and natural.
Does your spouse always behave like this? I mean, does he/she generally think that you should manage on your own even if there are no household expenses? Or did he/she just say this because things are tight this month?
@kaderci he’s actually not doing it for the first time. Last month I asked for a cream for my skin, and he even said that wasn’t necessary. But lately, money has gotten really tight for him, he works in construction and work has decreased.
@gizemmm what kind of advice is this? Will onion cure the flu? When someone is sick, they pray that God doesn’t burden them with other troubles, and you’re saying they should squeeze lemon. How do you know they’ll get better without seeing a doctor?
Honestly, if the cost of medication is going to put you under serious financial strain, there are ways to get through mild illnesses at home, but you shouldn’t drag it out. If it doesn’t get better after 2–3 days of rest and plenty of fluids, it’ll be cheaper in the long run to see a doctor and recover with the right treatment. Because if it gets worse, you may end up needing antibiotics, and that will be more expensive.
I wouldn’t accept this. While talking about saving money on medication, there is a risk of causing more serious health issues. You can keep money somewhere and earn it back, but once health is lost, it doesn’t come back.
@altinses you’re saying it nicely, but not everyone’s budget allows them to go to the doctor right away. The guy is already a construction worker, who knows what condition the money for the house is in. I think you’re being too idealistic.
@asa this isn’t idealism, it’s about prioritizing health. If you don’t spend on the doctor today, you’ll end up spending more on hospital costs tomorrow. No matter how tight the budget is, the first solution should be health.