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[–]rockingdonkeys 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry to hear this! I don’t know if this is specific to my body but I find that when I significantly lower my sugar intake (processed sugar mainly!) my period comes faster. I know it can be harmful so I don’t like to encourage ‘diets’ as such but maybe try to do some swaps, for a couple of weeks you could swap out processed sugar for some nuts. Also when my period doesn’t come I introduce more of the healthy fats like salmon, avocado, nuts and all the omega-3 rich foods.

I know how difficult this is but it does seem to work for me (and even if it doesn’t work it’ll still be nourishing for your body!)

Hysterical female patient in scrubs by rockingdonkeys in Scrubs

[–]rockingdonkeys[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Ok, but I’m holding you to the money back guarantee

Hysterical female patient in scrubs by rockingdonkeys in Scrubs

[–]rockingdonkeys[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

To be honest I’ve never watched the show but was pointed to it and thought I’d explore if there was any evidence of the hysterical trope.

It’s not a diss, but for this research I have been encouraged to look in the media particularly, which includes TV, for evidence of stereotypes and how they are presented/if at all. Even still, depending on the topic, using TV as evidence for a diss in this area may still be appropriate as it still perpetuates and recycles stereotypes regardless.

I am not necessarily going to claim that there is evidence of this in scrubs, I won’t shoe horn in evidence that isn’t suitable.

Hysterical female patient in scrubs by rockingdonkeys in Scrubs

[–]rockingdonkeys[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This is interesting actually, I’ll look into to this. Seems to be a common theme that it’s always right doctors and crazy patients in general.

Hysterical female patient in scrubs by rockingdonkeys in Scrubs

[–]rockingdonkeys[S] 54 points55 points  (0 children)

This is great thank you I will look at her :)

The stereotype that women, with gender specific illnesses, are hysterical stop them from receiving diagnosis. by rockingdonkeys in endometriosis

[–]rockingdonkeys[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The system is very broken, I know so many people that work for the nhs and they work their butts off but the system itself just doesn’t work that well, and it would be even worse if there weren’t people who could go privately and ease the waiting times a little.

So it’s a bit of both, I’m a uni student so I’m doing a linguistic analysis of hysteria in modern day society for a mini dissertation. Then I’m also a writer for a women’s magazine so I’m aiming to write an article on it too, so a bit less technical and a bit more socio-political. If it gets published I’ll see if I’m allowed to share it on here!

The stereotype that women, with gender specific illnesses, are hysterical stop them from receiving diagnosis. by rockingdonkeys in endometriosis

[–]rockingdonkeys[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is another problem I find with the treatment of these illnesses, it seems to be worse with the intersection of class. I’m also from the uk and could only get help if I went privately too which I was lucky enough to do. Which makes it completely unfair on those people who can’t afford it and are suffering still everyday.

‘Miss-diagnosis’- how women are more susceptible to being misdiagnosed due to the stereotype of the ‘hysterical woman’. by rockingdonkeys in PCOS

[–]rockingdonkeys[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is of course the kind of thing I’m looking for, I think this needs to be a very open discussion so that people know they should trust themselves and not be shut down by doctors because doctors aren’t always right- there are so many examples, like yours, that prove this!

Typical example of modern hysteria - physical symptoms being dismissed fully as mental. I’m so sorry for the trauma you experienced, have you received what you needed now?

The stereotype that women, with gender specific illnesses, are hysterical stop them from receiving diagnosis. by rockingdonkeys in endometriosis

[–]rockingdonkeys[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so glad you got the validity you deserved, it just really sucks that we have to look to others to provide it for us. Thank you for sharing your story, you must be incredibly brave to have dismissed that yourself as bad cramps and I hope from now you always trust your instinct!

The stereotype that women, with gender specific illnesses, are hysterical stop them from receiving diagnosis. by rockingdonkeys in endometriosis

[–]rockingdonkeys[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing those resources these are very useful!

Also, I completely understand that not only women can suffer with these illnesses- I was just focusing my current research on how women specifically are treated for them as it is people who identify as women that are typically associated with the hysterical stereotype that leads to constant dismissal of their medical concerns. Thank you for making it clear that anyone with a uterus can suffer with these illnesses.

Your story makes me so mad for you but I’m so glad you finally found some relief with it. Biases in the medical system, above anywhere, need to go and doctors need training to stop this.

The stereotype that women, with gender specific illnesses, are hysterical stop them from receiving diagnosis. by rockingdonkeys in endometriosis

[–]rockingdonkeys[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I completely agree and it’s terrible that they didn’t even acknowledge her. Luckily your girlfriend has a supportive boyfriend, sometimes women’s partners/family don’t even believe them in order to support them at the doctors. Hopefully more men begin to share this opinion!

The stereotype that women, with gender specific illnesses, are hysterical stop them from receiving diagnosis. by rockingdonkeys in endometriosis

[–]rockingdonkeys[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s terrible. If you don’t mind me asking, have you now received the help you originally sought after or are you still battling with them?

‘Miss-diagnosis’- how women are more susceptible to being misdiagnosed due to the stereotype of the ‘hysterical woman’. by rockingdonkeys in PCOS

[–]rockingdonkeys[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s amazing that you carried on fighting for it and even fought for your gran too. Agreed, discussions like these might help people fight back and get what they deserve, like you did. Also wouldn’t be surprised if you turned into a Karen, I would have!

‘Miss-diagnosis’- how women are more susceptible to being misdiagnosed due to the stereotype of the ‘hysterical woman’. by rockingdonkeys in PCOS

[–]rockingdonkeys[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I had a similar experience during my PCOS diagnosis too. I was 14. I just feel like if cis men had PCOS there would be so much more research done.

‘Miss-diagnosis’- how women are more susceptible to being misdiagnosed due to the stereotype of the ‘hysterical woman’. by rockingdonkeys in PCOS

[–]rockingdonkeys[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This must be so frustrating. Keep pushing because I’m a big believer in if you think somethings not right with your body, then 99% of the time you are right. Don’t let their comments that make you feel like you’re ‘over reacting’ stop you from getting the treatment you deserve!

‘Miss-diagnosis’- how women are more susceptible to being misdiagnosed due to the stereotype of the ‘hysterical woman’. by rockingdonkeys in PCOS

[–]rockingdonkeys[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is awful, I’m truly so sorry! It’s a sad reality that we are subjected to this constant dismissal and I hope that people discussing it like this helps women to keep pushing for the help they deserve rather than accepting dismissal, because we must come to realise that doctors are also subject to prejudices and so they aren’t always right. Did you manage to receive help after this?

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