How do prep for a complete physical exam?

When you have an upcoming complete physical how do you prepare for it. The normal personal hygiene and eating right along with taking your vitamins are assumed. How do you also mentally prepare for your physical. Do you prepare yourself for the worst scenarios, or do you just think everything will go easily and very smooth.

I'm assuming the question refers to real doc exams. When I have these, other than proper personal hygiene, I prepare by thinking through clearly what are the health concerns that I want to address with the doctor. This often amounts to having a list in my mind, as well as relevant medical history for each concern.

Probably the same thing can apply for play exams, even though I've never had one of those.

Although I have gotten better about it, I do have some anxiety issues when going to the doctor due to some bad childhood experiences. Despite all of this I manage to muster up the courage to have an annual physical. Sensibly speaking it is the right thing to do.

When I started my career after college things started falling into place. A decent job with a respectable brokerage firm, a luxury apartment in a new city etc etc. Amongst my priorities was finding a new doctor. As I suffer from moderate asthma I felt a Pulmonologist would be a good option. This particular doctor was very reputable in his specialty. Needless to say he had a horrible bedside manner. During my physical I felt like I was being treated like a pork chop on a meat rack. I found a new doctor (Family Practice) the following year.

My next physical I tried a new approach: A brief conversation with my new doctor. I discussed with the doctor about my anxiety stemming from abuse and neglect by those in the medical profession during my childhhod. My new doctor is a few years older than me. She is also a very kind and understanding doctor. I am far less anxious than I was during my first physical and to be truthful I think she enjoys watching me strutting around in my underwear 😂. The point being if you are anxious then have a conversation first. If you feel the doctor does not understand or respect your needs then find a new doctor. At the end of the day you are not just a patient you are a consumer so just move on.

I take the day off for my annual physical. I sleep in a little late, get dressed, go for a run, do my exercises, rest a little then a hot cleansing shower. After I run a razor across my face I look in the mirror and tell myself to just be cool, everything is fine. Get this done. Once I am in the exam room and undressed I do some deep breathing exercise until the doctor arrives.

I don't have regular physical but I can say for doctor appointment that I have to attend

If it's morning appointment I make sure I have showerered right before leaving. For evening appointments I atleast wash my face and feet. Somehow I feel more clean and fresh if I have washed my feet before going anywhere.

Trimmed nails properly combed hair is a given. That doesn't even count in prep for me.

I am neutral when it comes to visiting doctors. Not stressed not excited. Till now I never thought of “worst case scenarios” but after my recent ultrasound I think I need to give those a thought as well. But as I write this and think, I am wondering if anything worse has to happen will happen. How can I prepare for it

It's strange but I always prune myself as if I was going on a date! It's odd but I always feel like making myself as attractive as I can be. As a young slim guy, 27, at the back of my head, I feel like I want to impress the doctor, and I feel as though I'm doing that, it's also a more enjoyable experience for me too.