Originally Posted by
vashti
Right now, I think the "designer diagnosis" is bipolar disorder.
Ain't that the truth... I walk into the mental health clinic and the first thing they do is give me a chart to help diagnose bipolar disorder. It wasn't until I actually started talking about my life history.. etc, that they diagnosed me with PTSD --- and that was after two weeks on prozac and something else I can't pronounce.
Oh btw, I did go back to the clinic, though I absolutely refused any sort of medications and wanted something more along the lines of cognitive therapy --- actually "teach" me how to cope, don't dope me to the point to where I don't care anymore. It doesn't solve the problem and I doubt it's good for my health in the long term.
Plus, I like having someone paid to listen to me. Almost feel godly. Not really, but it is nice.
Last edited by Aeradalia; 10-01-10 at 07:46 AM.
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