I'm Fed Through My Heart
Extreme Gaslighting By Doctors
"I've had gastro issues since I was three years old. They've kind of just got worse and worse as I grew."
Liv hasn't eaten anything in over 8 years because her stomach can't digest food. This is how she gets the nutrients she needs to survive.
I'm A Medical Mystery
I'm A Medical Mystery
"I think about it every day. Every minute, every second." Doctors don't know what's causing Soraya's health to keep getting worse, but they suspect it might be a rare form of ALS that's weakening her nervous system. Soraya's family has spent the past 12 years trying to find answers, and now they're sharing her story to help other families like their own.
Almost Killed By Wilderness Therapy
Almost Killed By Wilderness Therapy
"I have at least one friend that did not survive." As a teen, Kyra was sent to wilderness therapy due to struggles with her mental health. While there, she was subjected to abuse and terrible living conditions. She shares her story to raise awareness about the troubled teen industry and to encourage other survivors to speak out.
Why My Stomach Was Full Of Human Hair
Why My Stomach Was Full Of Human Hair
"You eat your hair... I've been mainly doing that when I was in a lot of stress. It kind of calms me down a bit." Bullying made Mel pick up a nervous habit - she started sucking on her hair. But things soon got a lot more serious when Mel started eating the hair, causing it to collect in her stomach. Mel's mom was concerned, but doctors didn't take her seriously. When they finally did an x-ray, they discovered 7 pounds of hair that needed to be surgically removed.
My Son Will Never Meet His Mom
My Son Will Never Meet His Mom
“Her last words to me are, ‘All three of us are going home’. That was the last time I seen Amber alive." Bruce's partner Amber tragically passed away during childbirth due to doctors ignoring her needs. Since then, he has been raising awareness about the alarming number of maternal deaths in the U.S., particularly among women of color. By sharing his story, Bruce hopes to prevent other families from experiencing the same devastating loss he did.
Her Mind Tricked Her Into A Pregnancy
Her Mind Tricked Her Into A Pregnancy
"She showed me the screen and we looked everywhere. There was no baby growing. That is when I knew that I wasn't actually pregnant." Kayla's mind played a cruel trick on her. She had been trying to have a baby for 18 months when she first started experiencing pregnancy symptoms. She even grew a noticeable baby bump, but when she went to the doctor, the ultrasound showed her that there never was a baby. Kayla's desire to be pregnant had become so strong, it caused pseudocyesis - a false pregnancy.
I Was "Too Normal" To Be Autistic
I Was "Too Normal" To Be Autistic
Saranne is a Latina woman whose autism was misdiagnosed multiple times by doctors who told her that it was impossible for her to have autism because she was way too bubbly and happy. Years later, Saranne finally has her answers. Get ready with her as she takes you through her journey.
I Should Not Have Been Watching This At 8
I Should Not Have Been Watching This At 8
‘There was porn on the TV and I was like, 'I don't know what that is, girl!'"
Amanda was only in the second grade when she came across porn at a friend's house. She knew there was something taboo about what she was seeing but she had the idea that just watching it once would fascinate her so much that she'd spend years fighting a compulsive urge to watch it.
I'm Allergic To My Own Tears
I'm Allergic To My Own Tears
"You're allergic to all form of water. It doesn't matter if it's your sweat, your tears, it doesn't matter if the water is lukewarm, hot or cold. Your body is naturally just going to react to it." Kimberlee is one of the few people in the word who knows what it feels like to be allergic to yourself. Even her own sweat and tears can make her break out in hives. She explains how she manages this ultra-rare condition, from not leaving the house when it's raining to keeping her showers under 5 minutes long.
Cardio Gave Me A Hormonal Imbalance
Cardio Gave Me A Hormonal Imbalance
‘At first I was really, really excited because I was like, I don’t have to deal with cramps, I don’t have to deal with any of those awful PMS symptoms.’
Danica lost her period for two years due to over-exercising. She wants to encourage others to choose their health over physical goals.
Working Out Didn't Stop My Stroke
Working Out Didn't Stop My Stroke
"It was like someone had boiled kettle water and poured it over the crevices of my brain." A headache was the only warning sign before Aaron collapsed in the middle of the day. When he woke up in hospital a week later, he learned that he'd had a stroke that took away 25% of his vision and over a month of his memories.
My Journey Of Getting Sober
My Journey Of Getting Sober
‘Alcohol was this magical elixir that allowed me to be confident... It was a slow and gradual decline into insanity. I would go missing for days.’
Music saved Janet Devlin's life. Her struggle with addiction began as a young teen and it took her years to free herself from it. This is a raw glimpse into that struggle, from late-night despair to the courage that saved Janet's life.
People sharing their mental health journeys'.
