I have to go to hospital. Alone or take a friend?

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sleepwalker69	take someone to hold your hand, i would i hate hospitals Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

CHARLIE	moral support is never a bad thing,i suggest you take a friend with you,even if its not that serious,i don't like hospitals for some reason. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

havingfun	if its nothing serious, you could go alone. serious or not, if u are not the solo type, take your friend. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Sally J	If it is nothing serious and no big deal, I would go alone and take a good book or magazine to read whilst you are waiting. Hope all is good news for you. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

bizzybee	Go alone, you'll be okay, especially if its not serious. Be brave now. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

bazilett	take a mate for company Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

BARBARA O	I WENT TO THE HOSPITAL ALONE WHEN I HAD CANCER SURGERY. MY THINKING WAS THAT I DID NOT WANT TO BOTHER ANYONE WITH THIS BURDEN - IT WAS BAD ENOUGH THAT I HAD TO DEAL WITH IT. PLUS, I DID NOT WANT THAT SYMPATHETIC LOOK THAT PEOPLE GIVE YOU WHEN YOU ARE DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER. I TELL YOU NOW THAT I WISH I COULD DO IT OVER AND BRING SOMEONE WITH ME FOR MORAL SUPPORT. IT WOULD HAVE MADE A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE IN THE OUTCOME AND IN MY RECOVERY. DON'T MAKE THE SAME MISTAKE THAT I DID!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Emma O	Depends can you really be bothered sitting there on your own, for the lenght of time it seems to take the NHS doctors to get going, they are, lets face it so over worked they are never on time. take a friend it dulls the boredom. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Sandyvon	It's always nice to have a friend along, just in case. Good luck! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

bikenwalk	I suggest taking a friend or family member to keep you company. they can also distract you while you wait for the doc or a nurse to get back or get a shot or if they start an iv. and hold your hand if the doc comes in and tells you that they have to do surgery or any thing else. so they can keep you company, give you moral support, help keep you distracted and even if needed they can even give info or back up your answers so that you are listened to, and some times it is good to have that back up. good luck Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

louby loo	take a friend you could be there for ages for the company if nothing else good luck with your results? Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Wendy B	do what u feel best with ,if you think taking a friend will make you relax more then take 1 ,if not b brave on ur own Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

happy trucker	Take somebody with you , i had to go today ended up having treatment and they wouldn't let me go home unless i had somebody with me. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

worldstiti	its always better to have an extra pair of ears - take a friend Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

?	LMAO to twelve monkeys!!! YESSIR! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

artytype	I would take a friend, someone who will take your mind off what your going for. I recently spent a day in hospital and I took my daughter along it was very comforting to have someone there to lift your spirit. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

GB123	Depends if they are ill Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

ally b	if its really bad u wanna take a friend just incase u need them. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

petemax1	take a friend its nice to have someone with you you can always use a shoulder to cry on Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Vivax	go alone..................gosh! when will you grow up???!!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

CHRIS	Always grab some good company when you go to the hospital, not so much for just reassurance and support (which is always great to have), but so you will have someone to go to lunch with you, or have a glass of wine later, after it's all over! You are so lucky to have someone available to make all of this soooo much easier on you. I say we can use all the help we can get these days, and as we get older we can use twice as much help as we can get! Be a softie, don't be heroic, take the easy way and grab at least one good friend, and make this a chance to catch up on things, maybe take good food or drink together afterwards, and luxuriate in the good company all through, during and after this otherwise rare item: you, going to hospital. Also, having a good friend with you, that person can take notes if necessary, is an extra pair of ears, loves you, and finally, makes it all go so much quicker because, if I am not off the mark too much, you can both gab your heads off and find out all about what's been going and not going in ages and ages! Make it something that has been fun and informative rather than an ordeal that was gruesome and draining. Having good company reduces your worrying. Sent to you with good, healing energies from Christopher in South Portland, Maine, U.S.A. (I am 63 years old, and I don't even go to the dentist alone! When you can have company, especially good, smart company, it beats the dickens out of sitting there like an anonymous carrot, staring into a magaziine and trying not to worry while your brain is doing cartwheels and you're wondering why on earth you were ever born, since you're such a nuisance - yes, make sure you take at least one good friend for all of the above reasons!!! Well, I'm right, and you won't be sorry, neither!) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

drgonfly26sis	I my self would take a friend not just because is case of bad news but for good news as well. Hey if you are ok then go to a diner and get coffee, icecream, or just go to a park and enjoy life. Ifbad news then you are not alone remember you are never alone he is always there, and if bad news you have someone that may ask questions that you forget to ask. Whether diabetic problems, blood clots, or fluvitis, someone has already been there are yo are not the first and not the only one with the issue at that time so make up your mind on facts given dont let any one make up yur mind for you. Just do what feels right and do not stress. LOts of luck sweety. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

brilock1	i would go to the pub first and get legless, at least the problem would go away for a while at least! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

sweetheart4ever567	take someone w/ u for support! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

violetmax	Take someone with you. I think no one should ever go to the hospital alone, maybe the doctor, but not the hospital. Good luck. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

RM	If it's a clinic situation where you're shunted from waiting area to waiting area and it's ages before you get to see anyone, it's a good idea to have an extra pair of ears with you, because you can be so drained from all the waiting that you can only think about getting out of there asap, and not register a word of what's being said to you. It's also a good idea to write any questions down on paper, and keep the paper clutched in your hand until you've asked your questions - otherwise you might find you go blank! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Warlock	If you are having your leg off take a friend to lean on Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

9inches	TAKE A FRIEND ALONG WITH HONS, IF IT CALLS FOR ANYTHING THAT BAD AS TOO WERE YOU CANT DRIVE YOURSELF HOME HONS MOST HOSPITALS PREFER SOMEONE WHO CAN DRIVE THE PERSON BACK HOME AGAIN HONS!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

signal 34	Why go alone if you don't have to? Take your friend. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

shellbob82	if you dont feel comfortable take a friend who is always there for you they will understand if it is serious or not they shudnt have a problem with it, good look. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Twelve Monkeys	Go alone.......break a leg! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No