Recognize your Humanity with Anneke Vliegen
From a young age we are taught to trust our doctors when it comes to diagnoses's and treatment plans. Anneke Vliegen trusted her doctors at first when they misdiagnosed her with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or CFS but when the treatment didn't work doctors suggested that her issues were all in her mind and that she wasn't putting in enough effort this is referred to as medical gaslighting join me and Anneke Vliegen on her decades long journey to discovering her actual conditions Elhers Danlos Syndrome and Lupus, the creation of her book Recognize Me, tips on victims of medical gaslighting can rebuild their trust with medical professionals, and so much more.
Be sure to pick up your copy of Recognize Me wherever books are sold and follow Anneke Vliegen in the links below until next time Keep Calm and Roll On
https://flyingthroughthewoods.weebly.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcyL2ewnLaU&t=662s
https://www.instagram.com/annekevliegen
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089899112669
https://www.youtube.com/@AnnekeVliegen-Writer/videos
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0D1NKNKFD?_encoding=UTF8&priceChange=1
Until next time Keep Calm and Roll on.
Anneke Vliegen
Author
​As a spirited person I love people and like enhancing their quality of life. My body chronically deals with a variety of debilitating problems. Medical gaslighting has become my concern. I am committed to sharing my story to give other patients the courage, strength and vocabulary to speak up. I believe this will lead to improved communications between patients and professionals, and deeper understanding among the community at large.
As soon as I finished secondary school, I left behind my Belgian family and friends and moved to the UK. I graduated as a bachelor in occupational therapy and obtained a postgraduate certificate in health research. Misdiagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome for 20 years, I had to rely on the health service I worked in. It let me down badly and took me to death's door. Once other causes were identified, appropriate treatment made my issues more manageable. Suddenly I gained respect and care.
Despite disappointment in the health and social systems in both countries, I lead a happy life. My husband, our teenage son and I live in a beautiful rural area in Belgium. At 51 I enjoy gentle walks, crafting and of course reading and writing.
May I, and my book, provide the solid support I have always been fortunate to find.
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