I don't think it's a pride thing, or a fear, or anything like that for me.
This might seem odd but I actually view it as similar to having to put contact lenses in every morning (which I do, btw) - it's just another daily routine that I *MUST* do before I can function as a human being.
The less of those the better as far as I'm concerned. They make me feel a little less, umm.... 'free'.
