Sydney-born influencer and comedian Anna Dooley tick tock I shared an embarrassing incident that happened when I drove to the pharmacy to pick up my prescribed painkillers.
When she received medication from the pharmacist, she was accused of being an addict.
Sydney-based comedian Anna Dooley, who suffers from endometriosis, left a pharmacy in tears after an employee implied she was a drug addict.
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Anna suffers from endometriosis. Endometriosis, which occurs when the endometrium (the lining of the uterus) grows outside of the organs, affects 10% of women in the United States. john hopkins medicine.
The pain was so intense that the 30-year-old underwent two ketamine infusions, four surgeries and 35 trips to the emergency room.
“I had the worst experience with this pharmacist after he made me feel ashamed and humiliated and reminded me that there is so much ignorance around people living with chronic illness,” she said. shared in a viral video.
Endometriosis, a chronic disease in which tissue similar to the endometrium grows outside organs, affects 10% of women in the United States.
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“When I properly told him who I was, he called my name, but he didn’t even say, ‘Hello, how are you doing?’ And then in front of the whole store, he said, ‘Be careful. You might end up overdosing.’
After Dooley explained her condition, the pharmacists gave her a “free” naloxone spray to temporarily help with an opioid overdose, and the idea that she was becoming addicted to the prescribed painkillers. He insisted.
He even encouraged her to stream Netflix’s “Painkiller,” which tells the stories of people affected by the OxyContin opioid crisis.
In a clearly upset tone, the influencer accused the worker of not understanding her condition.
Image credits: The Hooley Dooley
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The 30-year-old underwent four surgeries due to severe pain.
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Anna was given a “free” naloxone spray to help with opioid abuse and was encouraged to watch “Painkiller” on Netflix.
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In a clearly upset tone, the influencer accused employees of not understanding her condition and their lack of sensitivity towards drug addicts.
“The amount of shame I have been made to feel over the past 15 years regarding taking painkillers is immeasurable,” the influencer said, explaining that this is not the first time she has been accused of drug addiction. “There are some really great pharmacists in this world, but I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been put in trouble.”
Anna was also advised to stick to one pharmacy to avoid suspicion of drug abuse.
She said this isn’t the first time she’s been accused of being an ‘addict’
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What is it like to live with endometriosis for her? In addition to sometimes collapsing to the floor as a result of severe pain, she says, “Panadol, Nurofen, doctor’s visits, surgeries, ultrasounds, You have to spend money on regular things like physical therapy, osteopathy, absenteeism, etc.
On that pharmacy visit, she spent $92 Australian dollars (approximately $60 USD) on painkillers. This equates to four hours of work for her.
She started experiencing severe symptoms at age 13, but wasn’t diagnosed until she was 21.
Currently, there is no cure for endometriosis.
Watch Anna share her ’embarrassing’ experience below
@hooleydooley The conversation surrounding pain relief is dire. We all understand the strict laws regarding painkillers. Even if you make it seem like you are the problem, it won’t take you away or make the pain go away. (He’s also the owner of tbe pharmacy, which is scary). No one needs to convince someone they need help. Well, Kevin. You just wrote yourself into my show. #endometriosis #chronic pain #pain #pharmacy #pcos #Endometriosis awareness ♬ Original song – Anna Dooley
Her solo play, ENDHOE, uses comedy as a tool to relieve pain.
@hooleydooley I’ll take all my medicine, thank you #endometriosis #Endometriosis awareness #chronic pain ♬ Original song – Anna Dooley
In addition to taking painkillers and making doctor’s appointments, Anna uses comedy as a tool to ease her suffering.
In her 50-minute one-woman show, end hoThe production, which premiered as part of the Sydney Fringe Festival, takes the audience on a tour inside Anna’s body and sees her shed light on her debilitating condition thanks to the character Endo, who wreaks havoc. I’m aiming to hit it.
People online supported Anna and shared their own negative experiences
