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I recently ordered some medications and had to pay the person who delivered them. I was furious when I opened it and discovered that it was incomplete, forcing me to call the hospital. They refused to issue a refund but promised to ship the remaining tablets. It costs some money. This money could easily cover a small takeout meal for myself and my family, but unfortunately, medications are necessary for me. 


So having incomplete medications while being charged a lot of money brings back memories of what I could have done with the money. Most importantly, I would like to go out for some reflective time instead of ordering takeout. I have been watching my diet since my health complications and diagnoses, and I occasionally miss eating without worrying about the immediate consequences. It is not like I have enough money to eat out. 


## A Surprising Reason Why People Eat Out. 

It is actually less healthy and more expensive, but until recently, I had no idea why people enjoyed eating out. Sometimes it is not because they are lazy or careless with their money; sometimes people just want to have fun and get away from the stresses of life. Life is hard. Except for a perfect life, you will experience some of this hardness, and some people will spend money just to forget how difficult their lives are, at least for a short time. 


> This explains why some people pay to have a good time.

 Even if the money is expensive, the satisfaction and relief they receive can be worth it. 


It is not the food; it is just some time to have fun away from their usual routine to relieve stress. We frequently underestimate the psychological effects of stress. People who are frequently subjected to chronic stress require moments of escape, and the importance of this is that it provides them with the necessary cushion and energy to keep going.

> Over the last two months, the cost of living has tripled

....the cost of my medications has skyrocketed, and I simply could not afford the brands I was used to buying, leaving me stressed and sad. I realized that a little emotional trauma can break me down. Things that used to have no effect on me now break me down. 


Simply knowing that I might be unable to afford my next hospital appointments sends me into a depressive state. There is a state of mind in which we realize that one problem has caused many other problems. It leads you down this rabbit hole, and you begin to wish the initial problem did not exist. 

On Reddit, I have a group of people who are constantly discussing their medical bills, which can run into the thousands of dollars. I thought I was the only one who was depressed because of medical bills, until I heard these people speak. Depression appears to be one way in which the human mind deals with chronic debts and bills. 


## Affordability is losing its meaning.

 People in Nigeria are becoming poorer, but nothing compares to becoming poor due to medical bills. Free medical care in the country is equivalent to receiving no care at all, because there are people who call themselves medical practitioners but do not want to work. There is no substitute for high-quality medical care, so it is either affordable or not. 


However, I believe I just need the time off. Maybe I will go out and look for some cheap eats to distract myself from my current financial woes. It will not solve the problems; it will simply postpone the worry for another day. Aside from that, the crypto alts are taking a beating, and the last time I saw such a drop was when FTX crashed; it is bearish out there again. However, I am glad I have other things to worry about. 







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