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How a misdiagnosis sent me to psychiatric hospital | BBC Ideas
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/04/04Ever wondered how physical symptoms can be mistaken for mental illness? This powerful story shares one woman's journey through a misdiagnosis that led to a psychiatric hospital, highlighting the crucial connection between the body and mind. You'll gain insight into autoimmune conditions and pick up useful vocabulary for discussing health and diagnosis.
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vulnerable
US /ˈvʌlnərəbəl/
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UK /ˈvʌlnərəbl/
- Adjective
- Being open to attack or damage
- Being easily harmed, hurt, or wounded
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More perceive
US /pɚˈsiv/
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UK /pə'si:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To notice or become aware of something
- To think of someone or something in a certain way
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More obvious
US /ˈɑbviəs/
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UK /ˈɒbviəs/
- Adjective
- Easily understood and clear; plain to see
- Easy to see or notice.
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More immune
US /ɪˈmjoon/
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UK /ɪˈmju:n/
- Adjective
- Having a special protection from, e.g. the law
- Protected against a particular disease or condition because of antibodies or vaccination.
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