💊 What Is Medical Gaslighting 💊
💊 What Is Medical Gaslighting? 💊
Have you ever felt dismissed, unheard, or doubted by a healthcare provider when describing your symptoms? That’s medical gaslighting, and it’s a serious issue that leaves patients feeling invalidated and untreated.
🚨 What It Looks Like:
Being told “It’s all in your head” when you report real symptoms.
Having your pain downplayed or ignored entirely.
Providers dismissing your concerns because “you look fine.”
Repeated misdiagnoses or delayed diagnoses despite ongoing complaints.
🙅🏽♀️ Who It Affects Most:
Women: Particularly in reporting pain or reproductive issues.
Black & Indigenous People: Systemic biases lead to mistrust and invalidation
Chronic Illness/Invisible Disability Patients: Often labeled as “dramatic” or “overreacting.”
💡 What You Can Do:
1️⃣ Trust Your Gut: If something feels off, it probably is.
2️⃣ Document Everything: Keep a record of symptoms, visits, and recommendations.
3️⃣ Advocate for Yourself: Ask questions, demand tests, and seek second opinions.
4️⃣ Find Allies: A trusted provider or support network can make all the difference.
⚡ Medical care should heal—not harm. If you’ve experienced medical gaslighting, know it’s not your fault. Your health matters, and your voice deserves to be heard. 💙
👉🏽 Have you ever faced medical gaslighting? Let’s talk about it in the comments.
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