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Timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction: Meet Lotte Cutts
1:00 – The Spider Bite: Lotte describes the moment she was bitten by a false widow spider
3:00 – Rapid Infection: How the bite became a serious infection
5:30 – COVID-19 & Spider Bites: Lotte’s experience in the hospital during the pandemic lockdown
8:30 – Infection Tracking: Red lines up her arm and worsening pain
10:16 – Treatment Begins: Hospital staff drain the infection and remove Lotte's fingernail
12:45 – Managing Pain: Gas, air, and morphine during the draining procedure
15:00 – IV Antibiotics: The use of Linezolid and its effects
18:53 – Antimicrobial Resistance: Why Linezolid is used as a last resort
20:00 – Post-Treatment Trauma: Health anxiety begins to take hold after returning home
23:30 – Symptoms of Health Anxiety: Panic attacks and constant worry about new symptoms
26:45 – Mental Health Impact: Dealing with side effects from opioid medication
29:00 – Overcoming Health Anxiety: Practical steps and mental strategies that helped Lotte recover
35:00 – PTSD-Like Symptoms: Lotte talks about her stutter and emotional trauma after the bite
38:00 – The Role of Support: How friends and family helped Lotte during her recovery
42:00 – Understanding Trauma: Dr. Sooj explains how trauma can linger after the body heals
44:07 – Advice for Others: Tips on managing health anxiety and overcoming mental health challenges
47:00 – Conclusion: Reflections on Lotte’s journey and final thoughts on trauma and recovery

Summary:
In this gripping episode, Dr. Sooj sits down with musician Lotte Cutts, who recounts her harrowing experience with a spider bite that led to a rapidly spreading infection during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Lotte shares her story of how a seemingly harmless false widow spider bite quickly turned into a medical emergency, resulting in severe infection, a hospital stay, and IV antibiotics. She talks about her painful treatment, which included draining the infection and undergoing intense procedures while being treated in a near-empty hospital due to the pandemic lockdown.

The conversation delves into Lotte’s battle with health anxiety that followed her recovery, a common issue many face after traumatic health experiences. She describes how her anxiety escalated every time she felt any small discomfort, as the fear of a new infection or health issue took over. Lotte opens up about the mental toll it took on her and how she managed to overcome her health anxiety over time.

Throughout the episode, Lotte and Dr. Sooj discuss the importance of understanding trauma, the role of mental health in the recovery process, and practical strategies for managing health anxiety. They explore how traumatic health experiences can leave long-lasting psychological scars, and why addressing mental health is just as crucial as treating physical symptoms.

If you've ever dealt with health-related anxiety or want to hear an incredible story of survival, this episode offers deep insights into the connection between physical trauma and mental health.

Keywords: Spider bite, infection, health anxiety, mental health, trauma recovery, IV antibiotics, false widow spider, infection treatment, Lotte Cutts, false widow spider UK, COVID-19 health anxiety, spider bite trauma, infection spreading, mental health in recovery.