Hi Katie, I’m a new subscriber and someone with a multitude of chronic health issues (with NO medical help whatsoever). I’m quite literally in the most hellish situation. Yesterday I travelled on a bus (non driver, unemployed and no one to offer me a lift) and once again became extremely unwell ie nausea, migraine and vomiting (I did take a plastic bag with me so as to not inconvenience others but of course it’d be better if I didn’t get sick every time I travel by public transport in addition to already being unwell). I’m almost 30 but still undeveloped (completely flat chest, no curves of any kind, masculine looking) yet still endure harrowing menstrual pains each month. The only conditions I am diagnosed with are Fibromyalgia, Prurigo Nodularis,and Anxiety. However I also have many non diagnosed conditions ie Congenital Anosmia . I am not and never will be sexually active, have not been in nor ever will be in a relationship, obviously, but just because I’ll never be a wife nor mother it doesn’t mean I don’t deserve great health as a not-so-young female. I still believe I have value as a human being. I’ve been suffering immensely since early teens and have never had a good or healthy day. I also still get horrifically bullied wherever I go (by kids and adults) and my appearance is frequently criticised no matter how I present myself ie fully dressed, hair straightened, full cover makeup. As someone who is not being listened to nor taken seriously by GPs or other professionals, can you advise on how I can better advocate for myself or find an advocate? As the estranged, unsuccessful, full ethnic minority daughter of a widowed, one eyed mother and deceased, elderly father, I can’t say I understand the purpose of all of this suffering. Suicide would seem like the obvious option but sadly I’m still incapable of acting upon this. I don’t have any family nor friends nor partner so it’s not like I have any one to ask for any kind of help and when I’ve tried to ask for support through various platforms including local, national and global organisations but no one seems to understand or care. I’m feeling so low at this point that today I’ve stopped eating, drinking, going outside, applying for job vacancies, emailing people, trying. It’s 1:23pm on yet another Sunday afternoon as a totally unemployed, completely failed, seriously marginalised and deeply traumatised adult woman and I can’t keep trying to improve a life that is never going to improve. PS the shaking thing made me laugh a little so thanks ☺
First time here, thank you. - When TCM Drs don't teach me about my healthstate and what needs doing, but mostly put needles etc, is that because they (wrongly) believe I am some impossible case (or maybe I am), or because they are disillusioned, tired, unhappy, bored and want to save energy and time, not engage too much? When I studied a bit of TCM, I see there is spirituality and knowledge of the holistic human. I need to be met and taught and shown, am sure i could have healed after 10 years of illness instead of 40 if I got help with my thinking, nerve regulation and stress.
I know what you mean. My Chinese doctor doesn’t answer questions or give advice. Won’t tell me what herbs he gives me. Very mysterious. Listening to Katie explain enables me to work with TCM rather than just treating the symptoms.
Hi Katie,
I’m a new subscriber and someone with a multitude of chronic health issues (with NO medical help whatsoever).
I’m quite literally in the most hellish situation.
Yesterday I travelled on a bus (non driver, unemployed and no one to offer me a lift) and once again became extremely unwell ie nausea, migraine and vomiting (I did take a plastic bag with me so as to not inconvenience others but of course it’d be better if I didn’t get sick every time I travel by public transport in addition to already being unwell).
I’m almost 30 but still undeveloped (completely flat chest, no curves of any kind, masculine looking) yet still endure harrowing menstrual pains each month.
The only conditions I am diagnosed with are Fibromyalgia, Prurigo Nodularis,and Anxiety.
However I also have many non diagnosed conditions ie Congenital Anosmia .
I am not and never will be sexually active, have not been in nor ever will be in a relationship, obviously, but just because I’ll never be a wife nor mother it doesn’t mean I don’t deserve great health as a not-so-young female. I still believe I have value as a human being.
I’ve been suffering immensely since early teens and have never had a good or healthy day. I also still get horrifically bullied wherever I go (by kids and adults) and my appearance is frequently criticised no matter how I present myself ie fully dressed, hair straightened, full cover makeup.
As someone who is not being listened to nor taken seriously by GPs or other professionals, can you advise on how I can better advocate for myself or find an advocate?
As the estranged, unsuccessful, full ethnic minority daughter of a widowed, one eyed mother and deceased, elderly father, I can’t say I understand the purpose of all of this suffering.
Suicide would seem like the obvious option but sadly I’m still incapable of acting upon this.
I don’t have any family nor friends nor partner so it’s not like I have any one to ask for any kind of help and when I’ve tried to ask for support through various platforms including local, national and global organisations but no one seems to understand or care.
I’m feeling so low at this point that today I’ve stopped eating, drinking, going outside, applying for job vacancies, emailing people, trying.
It’s 1:23pm on yet another Sunday afternoon as a totally unemployed, completely failed, seriously marginalised and deeply traumatised adult woman and I can’t keep trying to improve a life that is never going to improve.
PS the shaking thing made me laugh a little so thanks ☺
Brilliant ❤❤❤
Thanks Katie
Been following you for the last 3 years and what you are saying does work, you just have to want to try it.
First time here, thank you. - When TCM Drs don't teach me about my healthstate and what needs doing, but mostly put needles etc, is that because they (wrongly) believe I am some impossible case (or maybe I am), or because they are disillusioned, tired, unhappy, bored and want to save energy and time, not engage too much? When I studied a bit of TCM, I see there is spirituality and knowledge of the holistic human. I need to be met and taught and shown, am sure i could have healed after 10 years of illness instead of 40 if I got help with my thinking, nerve regulation and stress.
I know what you mean. My Chinese doctor doesn’t answer questions or give advice. Won’t tell me what herbs he gives me. Very mysterious.
Listening to Katie explain enables me to work with TCM rather than just treating the symptoms.
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