About this Talk
Dr. Lauren Sparks is back for one more talk: This interview covers the very important and very real topic of Medical Trauma. So many CIRS patients have had to endure years of chronic pain, doctors telling us "there's nothing wrong with you" and family members not believing us when we tell them we're sick. There is so much trauma that occurs when we are made to believe our illness is "all in our head" and until we learn about CIRS, we are often never validated in our pain and suffering. Dr. Sparks has endured many traumatic medical experiences herself, so she knows what it's like, and now that she has healed, she can offer some wonderful tips and tools to help you process your own trauma, advocate for yourself as a patient, and feel empowered instead of ashamed. There is hope in healing, and we hope you find this interview helpful in your own healing journey.