Ingela Thuné-Boyle, PhD
International Health Coach 
Online Practice

In this video, I explore what we mean by “medical gaslighting” and why people can sometimes leave healthcare appointments feeling dismissed, unheard, or even questioning their own experience. When symptoms are persistent, complex, or difficult to explain, being told that tests are normal or that stress may be contributing can leave people wondering whether something has been missed, or whether they are somehow imagining what they are experiencing.

Living with chronic illness often requires a level of self-advocacy that goes far beyond what most people experience in healthcare. It means repeatedly explaining your condition, asserting your needs, correcting misunderstandings, and sometimes challenging authority. When the stakes are your health, dignity, and quality of life, speaking up for yourself is not optional, it’s essential. And when something goes seriously wrong, making a formal complaint is sometimes the only wa