If your doctor has ever made any of these, I'm sorry to say that you've experienced medical gaslighting, my friend. And, unfortunately, this is happening far more frequently than many of us realize. Some doctors may make you feel like your physical symptoms are in your head (due to stress, lack of sleep, etc.)—a denial known as medical gaslighting. In fact, medical gaslighting is one of the most common experiences reported to me in my health consultation offerings. Does this sound familiar?

Medical gaslighting means having health concerns dismissed, minimized, or invalidated by a medical provider. Doctors, dentists, nurses, and therapists may be guilty of medical gaslighting, and many professionals may unintentionally convince patients their problems are “all in their heads.” Despite having the best intentions, providers who medically gaslight may negatively impact

Jotting your symptoms in a journal and knowing when to seek a second opinion are among the tips that can help you get the care you need for rheumatoid arthritis.

The reason this group was set up was to help and support each other and try and save others alot of stress and wasted time and money too. When I first...