Johnathan Neal+FollowLoneliness Is Wrecking Chronic CareTurns out, loneliness isn’t just a bad mood—it’s actually making chronic illness way harder to manage. Over half of patients say feeling isolated keeps them from picking up meds or even seeing their doctor. The kicker? Most feel their healthcare team is too busy or distant to help. But when patients connect with others who get it, things improve big time. Peer support might be the missing link we’ve all been ignoring! #ChronicIllness #Loneliness #MentalHealth #Healthcare #PatientSupport #Health90Share
Vanessa Wilson+FollowAnyone else fed up with doctor dismissal?Walked out of another appointment feeling unheard and invalidated. Years of symptoms brushed off as 'just anxiety' or 'it's all in your head.' Anyone else exhausted from fighting to be taken seriously by medical professionals? #MedicalGaslighting #PatientAdvocacy #ChronicIllness #TrustYourBody #Health #BodyHealth12748Share
alangonzalez+FollowWhen your doctor finally believes youAfter years of being dismissed and told it was 'just anxiety,' I broke down in tears today when my new doctor said: 'You have real symptoms. Just because I don't have answers doesn't mean there's nothing going on.' Validation shouldn't feel this rare in healthcare, but it does. Still no diagnosis, but being believed is the first step. #ChronicIllness #PatientAdvocacy #InvisibleIllness #BeingHeard #Health #BodyHealth381Share
jose71+FollowWhen doctors don't know what you knowSpent hours researching my condition only to have my doctor dismiss everything I found. How is this all so unknown to actual medical professionals? Sometimes I wonder if I should just print out research papers and bring them to my appointments. Anyone else feel like they're educating their doctors? #PatientAdvocacy #MedicalGaps #ChronicIllness #BeYourOwnAdvocate #Health #BodyHealth7748Share
andrew41+FollowWhy won't doctors just listen to us?If my doctor had actually LISTENED to me describing my symptoms six months ago, I wouldn't be sitting in this specialist's office finally getting a diagnosis after suffering needlessly. The worst part? Being treated like I was overreacting the entire time. Your symptoms are valid. Your pain is real. And you deserve healthcare providers who believe you. #MedicalGaslighting #PatientAdvocacy #ChronicIllness #BeHeard #TrustYourBody #Health #BodyHealth5846Share
tgonzales+FollowHelp! Aging out of my parents' insuranceTurning 26 next week and panicking about health insurance costs! I have multiple chronic conditions and take several brand-name meds (no generics available). Anyone found affordable options or patient assistance programs? What worked for you when you aged out of your parents' plan? Let's share resources! #healthinsurance #chronicillness #patientadvocacy #adulting #medicaltips #Health #BodyHealth51Share
kingabigail+FollowLiving with a 'No Pee' MysteryEver imagined going six years without peeing naturally? That's Anna Gray's world. Diagnosed with Fowler’s Syndrome, a rare condition where the bladder just stops working, Anna's journey has been tough. From hospitalization to a permanent catheter, she faces it head-on, raising awareness and connecting with others online. Her story is a reminder of resilience and the power of community. 🫶 #FowlersSyndrome #RaiseAwareness #ChronicIllness #CommunitySupport #Health571265Share
csutton+Followstruggling with health and anxietyI've been feeling dizzy, nauseous, and exhausted for over a year, and doctors can't find the cause. It's affecting my mental health, creating a cycle of anxiety and physical symptoms. Has anyone else experienced this? I'm desperate for advice or support. #MentalHealth #ChronicIllness #Anxiety274Share
