Brianna's Story: Sleepwalking Nightmare

Listen to this episode from The Medical Detectives on Spotify. In one of our most intense and eye-opening episodes yet, we sit down with Brianna, whose journey through the medical system took years of misdiagnoses, dismissal, and frustration before she finally got the answers she needed. What started as a mysterious sleep disorder—marked by violent night terrors, hallucinations, and sleepwalking—was repeatedly brushed off as anxiety and depression. But after years of dealing with her symptoms she was finally given a shocking diagnosis.Join us as we dive into her harrowing yet inspiring story, exposing the dangerous gap between psychiatric and medical diagnoses—especially for women. With humor, resilience, and raw honesty, Brianna takes us through the medical gaslighting, the fight for a real diagnosis, and the relief of finally being heard. Have a medical mystery or story of your own? Send it to [email protected]. ***The information provided on the medical detectives is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. While we may feature licensed medical professionals, including doctors, we are not your personal doctors and no doctor patient relationship is established by listening to this podcast or interacting with our content. All discussions are general in nature and may not apply to your specific health situation. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare professional before making any medical decisions or taking any action based on the content of this podcast. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking treatment because of something you have heard on this show If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please contact emergency services immediately or consult a qualified healthcare pro***