Posted by PM80 on April 4, 2005, at 11:56:53
In reply to Re: Where's my diagnosis?, posted by Shy_Girl on April 2, 2005, at 23:34:38
> 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.
This brought something to mind. Today, many dpocs/therapists are getting away from the inflexible labeling that used to occur, because everyone is unique. For example, manic-depressive as it used to be called would only include fairly severe BP-I patients today, and only lithium was prescribed. In fact, lithium was once a litmus test of sorts. If lithium worked, you were Manic-Depressive; otherwise you were not. Today, hopefully, you are not just your diagnostic label, you are an individual.
Also, if you feel that your pdoc secretly hates you, maybe you should ask him/her, indirectly if you want. That person is ultimately supposed to HELP you. If you cannot forge a bond with him/her, then you should definitely find another.
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