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How medical trauma complicates necessary healthcare

I have PTSD from medical trauma and now going to any doctor's office sends me into panic attacks, but I need regular care for my diabetes.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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The very system meant to heal becomes the source of terror, trapping you between physical need and psychological safety.

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