Posted by stjames on July 8, 2001, at 22:07:57
In reply to Re: www.mentalhealth.com-Willow GeekUK » tina, posted by geekUK on July 8, 2001, at 19:40:12
I can't hepl but feel many spend too much time worrying about what dx they are while avoiding using this energy to get well. If given a dx, then many will spend too much energy wigging out, trying to prove this dx is wrong, or ect, again avoiding the real task at hand, getting well. In terms of meds, all that needs to be answered is if the condition is a thought or mood disorder as the medical treatments do differ. Amoung the mood disorders BP and depression do differ in the use of AD's. Other than that, who cares ? The meds differ too much amoung each person within the same condition for a specific dx to do any good.
Every doc I have asked says the DSM code they use has everything to do with me and the doc getting paid and little to do with the real condition. My present doc has me as ADD NOS, Depression NOS, and Learning Disibility NOS; NOS means Not Otherwise Specified. This gives him the freedom to perscribe whatever with few questions, so I get the best treatment.
I don't think pinning down the dx improves the outcome.
James
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