Looking for Support with Mental Health Struggles

Hello! I also just downloaded this app today because of an ad I saw on Instagram lol. Welcome!

Very true! The reason why women face so much discrimination and abuse in the medical industry is because we weren’t included in clinical trials until the 90’s! As a result, not much is known about us and our bodies. It took me years to get diagnosed with POTS/hEDS. I had countless people tell me to “just stand up slow/drink more water,” and, “it’s just your anxiety. There’s nothing wrong with you. You’re a hypochondriac.” As a result I ended up in the ER on many occasions needing IVS because I could barely sit up. I even had a male doctor tell me that I “was a young girl so I probably just had an eating disorder,” simply based off the fact that I hadn’t eaten breakfast that morning because I was too sick to stomach anything. I’ve also been denied lab tests and procedures. I scheduled an appt with my neurologist and she /immediately/ knew what was up and referred to a cardiologist who was educated on POTS. Getting the help we need is always such a hassle when it shouldn’t be. Unfortunately, it will continue to be until more research is done and plain ignorance is educated. Wishing everyone the best on their diagnoses and general health <3

SAME. Everything is allllways anxiety. It can effect maaaaaaany things but it is not always the sole cause. Rarely. I fee your pain a little but even i have a little more privilege being a white woman, which i hate that i have this privilege and that there’s that divide in the first place :/ i wish there was a way to be heard anonymously to help remove biases but you can’t really :/

Hi! I’m glad you are here! I definitely struggled being a Latina woman getting any diagnosis. Especially after being diagnosed with anxiety, that’s all other doctors and psychiatrists seem to see. The fluctuating symptoms on a day to day basis is so frustrating and makes it hard. I’m sorry you struggle too! Best wishes ❤️

Hi welcome! It’s nice to meet you I’m Izzy! ☺️