Periagoge
Scenario

Why self-treatment becomes another form of self-blame

My doctor prescribed physical therapy after my injury but I can't afford it so I watch YouTube videos and hope for the best while my body gets worse and I feel like I'm failing at healing myself.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Inadequate access to professional care forces improvised health management that can generate shame about insufficient self-expertise.

Your guide for this
Dipa
Dipa works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Body in poverty — health as class condition?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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