E85: Dealing with Medical Trauma with Dr. Katie Gorman-Ezell

Episode 85 September 06, 2022 00:40:58
E85: Dealing with Medical Trauma with Dr. Katie Gorman-Ezell
The POTScast
E85: Dealing with Medical Trauma with Dr. Katie Gorman-Ezell

Sep 06 2022 | 00:40:58

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Cathy Pederson Jill Brook

Show Notes

Many people in the POTS community have experienced medical trauma as a patient, caregiver, or sibling. Gaslighting, invasive procedures, and the chronicity of the illness can all contribute. How can you protect yourself from this trauma or deal with it if trauma occurs? Join Dr. Gorman-Ezell in this episode to find out!

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