Medical Trauma & Chronic Illness: The Mental Health Impact No One Talks About

Living with chronic illness can affect far more than your physical health; it can change your identity, relationships, mental health, and sense of connection.In this episode of Surviving Out of Spite, Sam sits down with psychotherapist and fellow patient Jodi Taub to discuss the emotional realities of chronic illness, medical trauma, mental health, and relationships.They explore isolation, feeling like a burden, the “shame-burden cycle,” asking for help, communicating your needs, and supporting loved ones through chronic illness. They also discuss medical trauma, changes in identity, peer support, coping strategies, therapy, and the possibility of post-traumatic growth.Most importantly, this conversation looks at how relationships, connection, meaning, and purpose can help us navigate life when illness makes everything unpredictable.If you live with gastroparesis or another chronic illness, or support someone who does, this conversation offers validation, perspective, and practical insight into the emotional side of chronic illness.Would you like to learn more about Jodi and her practice? Click below!https://www.joditaubtherapy.com/Interested in Jodi's book? Click the link below!https://a.co/d/0hKrCKAJ