I relate to this unfortunately. I lost my nursing job within the NHS due to chronic illness/invisible disability. Thank you so much for highlighting the issues around invisible disability, diagnosis and gaslighting from colleagues and the wider population. Your explanation of wearing the mask to fit in with the world will relate to so many. It felt empowering just listening to you conclude your talk. Thank you once again, take care
I am so sorry to read this @julietaylor1423. I appreciate you taking the time to watch my TEDx talk but more importantly for being so honest about your own experiences. I am so happy the analogy of mask wearing helped you - that has really made me smile.
So interesting to learn how the medical profession treats colleagues who become or who are disabled. They are so similar to non professions in the general belief that being anything but ‘fully functioning’ is a ‘fault’. Once I was truly heard and given my Ehlers Danlos diagnoses I was able to start focussing on my life and not my ailments. So many are searching to be seen and heard often in vain and as you say, become their illness or diagnosis. Once we’re truly and compassionately seen and listened to, we regain control of who we are and who we wish to be. Then the greatest tragedy becomes our greatest gift. Congratulations on your talk, and your work!
It is really interesting isn't, @paulacarnell? It was so shocking too! I am sorry to learn of your experiences but so happy that your diagnosis has given you the opportunity to rewrite your story. Self-compassion is also a huge element to healing. Thank you for sharing your insights - please do share my talk widely.
Thanks for sharing your story. Great talk and lovely dress too! There definitely needs to be a cultural shift in medicine towards being more supportive to each other when we are unwell- especially with invisible conditions. Ironic given we’re all so good at giving this care to strangers. If medics lead the way others will follow I’m sure. Thanks for raising awareness xx
Really appreciate you watching @deshi2677 - thank you for taking the time to watch. We need to work really hard at moving and shifting the medical culture. We need to be better at trusting one another and looking deeper than the surface. Please do share widely with colleagues.
I relate to this unfortunately. I lost my nursing job within the NHS due to chronic illness/invisible disability. Thank you so much for highlighting the issues around invisible disability, diagnosis and gaslighting from colleagues and the wider population. Your explanation of wearing the mask to fit in with the world will relate to so many. It felt empowering just listening to you conclude your talk. Thank you once again, take care
I am so sorry to read this @julietaylor1423. I appreciate you taking the time to watch my TEDx talk but more importantly for being so honest about your own experiences. I am so happy the analogy of mask wearing helped you - that has really made me smile.
A fascinating insight into the world of a disabled doctor. Thankyou for sharing such an important message.
Thank you very much, @NicolaWood-e5o. I loved sharing the stage with you.
So interesting to learn how the medical profession treats colleagues who become or who are disabled. They are so similar to non professions in the general belief that being anything but ‘fully functioning’ is a ‘fault’. Once I was truly heard and given my Ehlers Danlos diagnoses I was able to start focussing on my life and not my ailments. So many are searching to be seen and heard often in vain and as you say, become their illness or diagnosis.
Once we’re truly and compassionately seen and listened to, we regain control of who we are and who we wish to be. Then the greatest tragedy becomes our greatest gift.
Congratulations on your talk, and your work!
It is really interesting isn't, @paulacarnell? It was so shocking too! I am sorry to learn of your experiences but so happy that your diagnosis has given you the opportunity to rewrite your story. Self-compassion is also a huge element to healing. Thank you for sharing your insights - please do share my talk widely.
This is great! 👍
Thank you so much, @limitless_coach for taking the time to watch my talk. Please share widely :)
Lovely to see you presenting this and an important topic. Thank you for sharing; "we all have the capacity to be courageously compassionate"
Thank you for the positive energy you shine, @julia_papworth. I appreciate you reflecting on the importance of the last quote.
Thanks for sharing your story. Great talk and lovely dress too! There definitely needs to be a cultural shift in medicine towards being more supportive to each other when we are unwell- especially with invisible conditions. Ironic given we’re all so good at giving this care to strangers. If medics lead the way others will follow I’m sure. Thanks for raising awareness xx
Really appreciate you watching @deshi2677 - thank you for taking the time to watch. We need to work really hard at moving and shifting the medical culture. We need to be better at trusting one another and looking deeper than the surface. Please do share widely with colleagues.
Love this!
Thank you, @askcesar.