Alessia Maria: an autoimmune disorder versus my brain
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Alessia Maria was living her average life with no experience with anxiety or depression. After being sick with strep like symptoms she started to experience depression, suicidal thoughts and anxiety. At just 15 years old her life quickly was turned upside down. After what felt like ages, she was diagnosed with PANDAS disorder: Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections. Alessia is here to share her journey from pre-diagnosis to post-diagnosis. You can follow her on her social media accounts below!
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