https://amplify.upworthy.com/gi-doctor-brushed-off-pregnant-womans-unusual-symptoms-as-anxiety-and-a-garbage-diet-six-months-later-she-got-a-shocking-diagnosis Amplify Upworthy en 2026-05-22T17:45:00.000Z GI doctor brushed off pregnant woman’s unusual symptoms as anxiety and a ‘garbage’ diet — six months later, she got a shocking diagnosis https://d326i0pgitp5rx.cloudfront.net/804113/uploads/f62590c0-55b3-11f1-8d6a-43b3ce6625e6_1200_630.jpeg GI doctor brushed off pregnant woman’s unusual symptoms as anxiety and a ‘garbage’ diet — six months later, she got a shocking diagnosis The woman felt humiliated by the entire experience and did not go for a follow-up. https://amplify.upworthy.com/psychologist-points-out-5-questions-to-ask-when-you-start-having-negative-thoughts-and-its-a-game-changer-ex4 Amplify Upworthy en 2026-05-22T17:38:12.000Z Psychologist points out 5 questions to ask when you start having negative thoughts and it’s a game-changer 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