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Somatization Disorder:My Journey
Author A. L. Norton tells about her battle with a chronic illness that causes severe sickness and pain. The illness was triggered by untreated Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and wants to warn others suffering from mental health issues about this terrible illness that is very rare, but can happen if mental illness goes untreated. She tells of the daily struggles she goes through just to survive, the way therapists and doctors have treated her, and how terrible the illness is. It can ruin and control your life. Why don't doctors and therapists warn their mental health patients about this illness? This is a must read for anyone with mental health issues.
64 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 16, 2018
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A.L. Norton
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A.L. Norton resides in a small town in Indiana. She is married, with three children, a son-in-law, and a daughter-in-law. She is chronically ill and suffers from chronic pain due to severe childhood abuse. She is an advocate for RAINN, Janie’s Fund, and Ark Of Hope. Proceeds from her books go to these charities. She does most of her writing from the bed and is an avid reader. A.L. Norton is an award-winning, international, bestselling author. She does not allow her illnesses to define her. She never takes anything for granted and appreciates everything...including her readers.
A.L. Norton resides in a small town in Indiana. She is married, with three children, a son-in-law, and a daughter-in-law. She is chronically ill and suffers from chronic pain due to severe childhood abuse. She is an advocate for RAINN, Janie’s Fund, and Ark Of Hope. Proceeds from her books go to these charities. She does most of her writing from the bed and is an avid reader. A.L. Norton is an award-winning, international, bestselling author. She does not allow her illnesses to define her. She never takes anything for granted and appreciates everything...including her readers.
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June 19, 2019
Try to understand
This is a first-hand account of someone battling a chronic condition that is, at its best, poorly understood by most medical providers and, at worst, believed non-existent by others. People say you can't understand until you "walk a mile in someone else's shoes." So, what're you waiting for? Lace up and take a walk.
This is a first-hand account of someone battling a chronic condition that is, at its best, poorly understood by most medical providers and, at worst, believed non-existent by others. People say you can't understand until you "walk a mile in someone else's shoes." So, what're you waiting for? Lace up and take a walk.
June 23, 2019
This story made me cry and even more considering that it's a true story. Anyone who comes open about their chronic conditions should be respected. After reading this book, maybe I should open up about my PTSD.
Warning: This story is not for the weak of heart.
Warning: This story is not for the weak of heart.
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