Deanna's interview
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How did all start?
It all started with severe bouts of anxiety and depression. It was not for a couple years I realized it was cyclic.
Do you already have a diagnosis? How long did it take you to get it?
I do- but no one has really taken it seriously
For what medical specialties have you been treated? What has been the most useful specialty for your?
1 week ago I had a total hysterectomy and BSO
What has been the most useful thing for you so far?
Surgery
What have been your biggest difficulties?
Making people understand this is a disease not a condition like pms
How has your social and family environment reacted? Have your social or family relationships changed?
They think I went too far
What things have you stopped doing?
Having periods
What do you think about the future?
I am hopeful
So far, which years have been the best years in your life? What have you done during them?
When I was pregnant - I did not have the problems. I was happy and joyful.
What would you like to do if you didn’t have your condition?
Havemore children
If you had to describe your life in a sentence, what would it be?
Starting over
Finally, what advice would you give to a person in a similar situation?
Educate your medical providers
