Medical Gaslighting
“Drug seeker.” “Hysterical.” “Depressed.” “Non-compliant.” “Difficult.” “Doctor shopper.” “Mentally unstable.” “In Denial.” Anita’s story: For years, Anita knew something was wrong with her health. Her skin had been an issue and her hair was beginning to thin more and more. Her body felt like it was rejecting itself. She felt a fatigue that was beyond explanation. Being the proactive patient she was, she made an appointment with her doctor to talk about her sympto