Posted by Shy_Girl on April 2, 2005, at 23:34:38
In reply to Re: Where's my diagnosis?, posted by Dinah on April 2, 2005, at 23:16:15
> If you get an insurance receipt it's on that.
After my involuntary stay in the psychward for my overdose, I barely made out the words "adjustment" on the form that was to be given to my GP. I assume my diagnosis was "adjustment disorder," at least for the purposes of insurance. I have no idea however, what my regular pdoc labels me as for even insurance purposes. I'm sure she doesn't believe in labels though, she doesn't attempt to medicate me with anything other than an SSRI, and mostly concentrates on problem solving and working on coping skills, so I'm assuming she doesn't think there is anything seriously wrong with me...unless I'm wrong. eeekk...
> I think I prefer having them because I hate not knowing what's being said about me, but you have to be prepared, and it probably is wise to find out in the presence of a trusted mental health professional. It can hurt.
I think I would prefer to know as well. I don't think I will be hurt by it, because I've thought I've had everything under the sun. Nothing will be a suprise for me. It will hurt me however, if I find out that my pdoc really hates me for some reason, or finds me really difficult...that is my no. 1 fear.
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