Posted by Sabina on August 26, 2003, at 18:37:05
In reply to A poll for everyone... out of curiosity., posted by Ame Sans Vie on August 26, 2003, at 9:51:45
my answer today would have to be a proper, yet comprehensive, diagnosis. i guess that kinda counts as "both", though. i spent years with GP's streaking through visits with me like this:
here's a refill for your asthma med. anxiety? well, then here's some free samples and a scrip for the newest ssri. see you in six months!
i finally saw the importance of seeing a specialist, threw my self imposed stigma and fears out the window, and was referred to a pdoc by my trusted therapist.
it made a world of difference. now i am properly diagnosed bipolar II, not just high strung or moody. thankfully, my pdoc is very much taking a conservative approach to my individual needs and particular symptoms.
final vote: diagnosis with consideration of individual symptoms.
poster:Sabina
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