Certainly, we should seek help, which often means getting a diagnosis to receive the right treatment. And of course diagnoses have been positive for some people, empowering them and providing relief, validation and connection. Diagnoses are also
But in my case, they were a dead end — from my first diagnosis to my sixth. I overidentified with them, seeing myselfthem. It took extensive research and writing a memoir to learn about the inadequacy of those diagnoses. I still have a diagnosis and get treatment — my psychiatrist is open with me about the DSM’s flaws — but I don’t see myself through the lens of that diagnosis.
opinion Very unfortunate that psychiatry has not actually proven they help people, but the public is told a very different story. I don't think it is a coincidence that mental health outcomes are atrocious.
opinion Six professionals couldn't figure out what's wrong with you? Either you're a hypochondriac or you're really screwed up!
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