The Hidden Epidemic of Ignored Symptoms Erin Moriarty's account of living with undiagnosed Graves' disease and its aftermath is a heart wrenching reminder of the systemic issues plaguing our healthcare system.
Her struggle to be taken seriously by doctors forces us to confront the uncomfortable truth: women, particularly those in the public eye, are often gaslighted into doubting their own experiences.
Moriarty's doctors floated several potential diagnoses before arriving at the correct one, including post birth control syndrome, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, and clinical depression.