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A Goodreads user asked Lori Gottlieb:

Hi Lori - I’m wondering how you kept track of all the events that happened in your life as described in the book? Did/do you keep a journal? Use your notes from therapy sessions or some other way? How did you determine the stories you wanted to share? I hope you have been able to receive positive news on your own healthcare concerns. Be well - Brendan

Lori Gottlieb Hi Brendan, I wanted to share four very different stories in terms of the patients' age, gender, history, presenting issue, personality characteristics, etc. because I felt that we can all see aspects of ourselves in them, no matter how different they appear on the surface.

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Leo George

Leo George asked Lori Gottlieb:

Do you typically use the off-color words in daily conversations, or were they for effect in the book? I loved the book and plan to write a review for Goodread soon.

Gretchen Smith

Gretchen Smith asked Lori Gottlieb:

I also wonder what more can be done to fix our mental health system - particularly intense treatment for those who need it. What more can be done to advocate for change? Gretchen Smith blacklabone15322@att.net

Carrie

Carrie asked Lori Gottlieb:

Hi Lori - Enjoyed Maybe You Should Talk to Someone! My question - do you have any books or resources for parents dealing with compassion fatigue? My son has Type 1 diabetes and the teen years are so challenging. I recently learned about compassion fatigue and would love to explore it further. I am thinking of re-starting a support group I had years ago and this would be a great topic of discussion. Thanks!

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