"I wasn't really enjoying my life, I was just getting through it."

June 08, 2021 | 18m 27s

In this story, a participant talks about her process of getting treated for gall stones and panic attacks. She also highlights the struggles of finding treatment for her son in a rural area. Lastly, she explains the importance of advocating for herself.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:50 - 59

GENDER:Female

EDUCATION:College graduate

RACE/ETHNICITY:White

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):1xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Patient

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Digestive System; Mental Health

DISORDER OR CONDITION TYPE:Mental Health

TOPIC:Experiencing symptoms; Finding out a diagnosis; Being treated; Getting tests or advice for how to be healthier; Communicating with doctors and nurses; Making decisions about the right health care or treatment for you; Describing how easy or hard it has been for you to get the health care you need

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