Posted by alexandra_k on October 16, 2005, at 17:55:54
In reply to I disagree, » verne, posted by crazy teresa on October 16, 2005, at 17:47:40
> No one has offered a dianosis; only information and support.
My understanding was that a diagnosis was offered for scam to contemplate on the basis of a couple of limited observations of his / her posting behaviour.
How supportive is that?
I haven't found any diagnoses to be supportive. Not any single diagnosis I have received.
I know some people think diagnosis must be given before adequate support can be offered, but what does dx typically lead to???
hospitalisation
medication
therapyand how helpful are these?
I think that what scam posted earlier on in the thread is actually something of a profound insight. as to how the 'helping' stats are compiled. as to how there is not adequate evidence to show that these things help the people who comprise the population that the stats are derived from. and especially not with respect to generalising from (unwarranted) claims about what helped that particular sample to the rest of humanity.
given the lack of support...
and given the very real harms that are done...
i really don't see how offering diagnoses for peoples contemplation is supportive.
i really don't see how that is helpful to the person.
i really don't see how that assists them in their living a meaningful life.difficult things to contemplate...
yet strangely empowering...
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