I finally got diagnosed with a rare autoimmune condition after ten years of being told my symptoms were stress and I'm angrier about the lost time than relieved about the answer.
More people experience this than they realize.
The validation of finally being believed is overshadowed by grief for the years spent doubting one's own reality and receiving inappropriate treatment.
“Where Are You with Rare and orphan conditions?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.