Posted by Tabitha on June 7, 2002, at 5:42:28
In reply to Re: my thoughts as a bipolar » judy1, posted by Krazy Kat on June 6, 2002, at 19:05:34
Judy,
You're wondering if maybe people are being overdiagnosed at this point or self-diagnosing?
One thought, here in California where we have mental health parity laws for health insurance, a BP diagnosis gets better reimbursement than a "lower" mood disorder like dysthymia (sp?). At least that's one good thing about the diagnosis-- more free therapy!
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