Christchurch woman awake for 102 hours claims doctors dismissed physical symptoms
A 26-year-old Christchurch woman says doctors overlooked her physical symptoms including a racing heart rate while focusing on her mental health.
A woman who went without meaningful sleep for four straight days experienced symptoms including a high heart rate and hallucinating shadows. She claims medical professionals dismissed these physical concerns and instead focused on her mental health despite her concerns about high-dose supplements. She describes the experience as terrifying.
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Christchurch woman awake 102 hours claims doctors dismissed physical symptoms
The 26yo claims doctors focused on her mental health despite high-dose supplement concern.
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Christchurch woman awake 102 hours claims doctors dismissed physical symptoms
A woman who struggled to get meaningful sleep for four straight days claims her “terrifying” symptoms like a high heart rate and hallucinating shadows were dismissed.