Medical Gaslighting S.O.S.

This audio is intended for individuals who have experienced medical gaslighting, with a particular focus on those who may have also experienced past trauma. It is set to gentle music and is spoken in the first person. For more information or support with the topic of gaslighting, you may wish to also listen to Heidi's audios "Gaslighting Recovery S.O.S." and "Learning Series: Gaslighting 101".
Music by Kevin MacLeod: "Luminous Rain".

Transcript

I am the expert on me. Only I truly know my inner experience. You may be the expert on medicine, But I have a PhD on being me. I do not make things up. I am not exaggerating. When I receive responses that imply I am, This is wrong and harmful. I don't expect others to know everything or even have all the answers. All I'm asking for is to be believed. When I present as anxious and afraid, I need patience and empathy. All I ask for is for folks to be trauma aware and to recognize the possible impacts. I'm not being difficult or manipulative. I am triggered and this is difficult for me. When I receive responses filled with anger or frustration, I feel immense pain and shame. I am resilient. I have value. I am worthy of collaboration. I am unique. I have my own story. I am worth getting to know. I am more than my diagnosis, Disorder, Disease, Pain or presenting complaint. I am a whole person. I can walk away and find someone who treats me better. I remember correctly how I was treated and it was not okay.

Reviews

Wow! Thank you so much Heidi! This gave me instant confidence, validation and calm with the piano music on background to continue being l my best advocate for my many specialist appointments which has been getting harder and harder to do. Been broken down and now I am lifted up . Grateful as this meditation helped me get through my appointment today!
So glad I found this. Thank you so much! 🙏🏽🥰🍁

Really needed this after a recent procedure. Would love a longer version 🫶

Thank you so much for this. I wish there was a longer version.

This is a GREAT affirmation! As a retired massage therapist, you have no idea how many times clients have expressed their dissatisfaction with their health care providers, feeling judged and disrespected. This is wonderful that you created an opportunity for individuals to take back their power and stand in it firmly! Kudos to this creative approach!👏💖

The amount of narcissism in the medical profession seems diappro portion ally high! Great job on expressing!!!!