For some people, stress is literally something they can’t afford. Stress is pretty expensive — a long list of health issues are associated with it, ranging from high blood pressure to ulcers. It becomes a vicious cycle when you consider how many people are worrying about their health care.

I’m part of that 41% of Americans without any sort of healthcare (even the crappy kinds), and yes, it worries me. I’m young, so I’m not too scared of a major illness, but accidents happen and any age group is susceptible to injury.

My mother has suggested that I get married just for health insurance, and she’s only mostly joking. I’ve considered plenty of options for insurance, and I’ve been told that if I only cut back a little on my spending, I should be able to afford it. I’ve done the math: I could afford health insurance if I chose not to eat.

So what do I do to minimize my risk of an impending personal health crisis? I keep my basic health up as much as I can. I take my vitamins, don’t walk around in wet clothes and generally listen to all those things my mother beat into my head when I was six. I also take what care I can afford. I get the occasional dental cleaning (the local dentists offer coupons!) and work with a massage therapist to manage some of the old injuries I acquired in my misspent youth.

I do worry about this whole health care thing. If I can’t manage insurance, what about all the people in tighter spots?

by Thursday Bram

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