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Jan 04, 2013, 06:25 PM
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Member Since: Nov 2002
Location: Mid World
Posts: 18,108
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Rose, I probably would not have listed my mental health dx as a "serious illness." To me a "serious" illness means something lifethreatening or something that required hospitalization. My depression is under control thanks to my meds (and years of hard work in therapy!). I wouldn't list it as a serious illness. Like you, I pretty much figure my med list tells the doctor I'm taking psychotropic meds. Now, if the form asks for any medical conditions I am receiving treatment for I do list depression, along with a laundry list of other problems I have. 
You asked if you were furthering stigma of mental illness by not listing it. In my opinion you didn't.
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