Thread: Diagnosis?
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Old Sep 26, 2013, 04:46 AM
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I've finally found a good psychiatrist (I went through three different doctors before meeting my current one).

I've seen her (and a psychologist who works in the same hospital) a few times already and she still hasn't done anything. I've just been given a couple of benzos and some words of encouragement for the past few visits, and I'm just confused as to how recovery is to be achieved like this.

First of all, I don't even know what I'm struggling with. I know 'labels' aren't important but I'd feel much comfortable going to the hospital if I knew what's "wrong" with me. I've spoken to both my psychiatrist and psychologist about this and they seem unwilling to give me a diagnosis.

I'd feel a lot better if my issue HAD a label. At least I'd know what I was taking the medication for, I'd know why I need to see a doctor at all...

How long does it take for psychiatrists to come up with a diagnosis?
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