Self Trust Blog

One of the most common experiences for women with endometriosis is not being taken seriously.  You may have been told your pain is “normal,” felt dismissed by medical professionals or struggled to explain what you’re going through to others.  If this has happened to you, it can leave a lasting emotional impact and it makes sense that it would. Why Endometriosis Is Often Dismissed Endometriosis is still widely misunderstood.  Many women face: Long delays in diagnosis Lack of awareness from healthcare providers Symptoms being minimised or overlooked This can create a pattern where your experience is questioned or not fully acknowledged. The Emotional Impact of Not Being Heard Being dismissed doesn’t just feel frustrating, it can affect how you relate to yourself. It even impacts your self trust. As time goes on, things can become tiring and exhausting and yo u might start to notice that you: Questioning your own experience Feeling frustrated or angry Holding things in rathe...

Living with endometriosis impacts far more than your physical health.  It can affect how you connect with others, how you communicate your needs and how safe or understood you feel within your relationships.  If you’ve noticed changes in your relationships since living with endometriosis, you’re not alone and there are very real reasons why this happens. How Endometriosis Impacts Relationships Endometriosis can bring ongoing pain, fatigue and unpredictability. Over time, this can affect how you show up in relationships. You might find: You're cancelling plans due to flare-ups (great if you're an introvert, not so much if you're a social butterfly!) Feeling misunderstood or not fully heard Struggling to explain what you’re going through Withdrawing to protect your energy Even in supportive relationships and friendships, this can still create distance or tension. The Impact on Intimacy Endometriosis can also affect physical and emotional intimacy. Pain, discomfort, bleeding...

Living with endometriosis isn’t just a physical experience.  It can affect how you feel emotionally, how you see yourself and how you connect and relate to the world around you. Many women, both diagnosed and undiagnosed, find themselves feeling overwhelmed, anxious, low or disconnected, but are often unsure why. If this is something you’re experiencing, just know you’re not alone. There are very real reasons why endometriosis can have such a strong impact on your mental health. The Emotional Impact of Living with Endometriosis Endometriosis is a full body disease. A chronic condition which can bring continuous pain, fatigue and uncertainty. But alongside the physical symptoms, there is often a quieter emotional layer which doesn't get spoken about enough: You feel emotionally and mentally exhausted from managing symptoms day to day You're grieving changes to your body or lifestyle You feel isolated or misunderstood by others You struggle with uncertainty about the f...