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“In Pain We Trust” Synopsis By: Kevin Whiting

Listening literally saved my life. For a year and a half, I told doctors over and over again that the pain in my stomach was real. And not just everyday paper-cut pain, I’m talking extreme, intense pain.

I couldn’t function, go to school or even eat. And instead of listening, the doctors completely ignored me, told me I was depressed and bulimic, and threw 10 prescriptions for anxiety and depression at me. Obviously I wasn’t depressed, so the anti-depressants made me depressed, and at times even suicidal. I was knocking at death’s door for nearly 18 months.

Luckily, I had a few good listeners on my side, including my mom, my family and friends, and our family doctors. My mom listened and wasn’t afraid to speak up for me when doctors ignored what I had to say. My family and friends were listeners. They heard my pain and gave me hope when times got really tough. And, fortunately there were also doctors who listened, asked questions, and ran the necessary tests to figure out what was wrong.

I had a surgery that fixed the problem, and I am now recovering. I have gained 40 pounds and am on my way to being a normal teen.

(Interview from KSL Television: http://www.ksl.com/?sid=18402054)