i see what you mean with labels over symptoms and that is 100% correct. symptoms are very important.

i just wanted to say that because there are a lot of situations..(give or take some however you deal with an illness)...that a label is important. whether important in a good or bad way.

i hope you do whats right for you.

im good on meds and off. in diff areas. on meds i can function in society. but off meds i am the best example of my true self. my intellect is stunted on meds. but it flourishes off meds. i cant go grocery shopping off meds but i can on them. thats me.
in all...the thing i percieve to be the most important is my intellect and creativity. without it my plans for suicide will prevail. but at that cost ive been in hospitals almost 10 times.
i personally know that number will continue to grow. the only thing i dont know is..is when and where.