The_little_didgee, the way you have interpreted my response is not the same as how it was intended. The bolded words WERE in different sentances... Just because YOU want them to match up is the only reason you have taken offence. Read it how it is written, instead of how you want to see it. Makes me wonder what issues you have to argue something that is not even there if you read the responses as they are written.
I have seen people who do have OCD, ADHD, GAD, MDD, PTSD ALL dismiss therapy because "Bipolar is a chemical disorder". I used "such as BPD" as an example as it is the easiest to compare, but it is certainly not the only mental issue that is blamed on bipolar.
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Originally Posted by Curiosity77
My patients are legitimately disabled and unable to work, but the forms have to be filled out a certain way or they get rejected. If the diagnosis is too soft it gets rejected, even if the person is very impaired. I only do it for people who are legitimately unwell, otherwise i say no. It's a stupid system really, and even disability is not enough to live on, but at least it gives them a chance to try to improve their situation in some way. Plus it gives them access to things like dental care etc, which are necessary but not otherwise covered. My job is to advocate for my patient's health, and i will do that however i can. I don't think what i do is unethical, i think the system itself is unethical.
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I agree, the system is the unethical bit. I totally agree with government support for those that are legitimately unwell. Its the ones that rort the system that make it harder for the legitimately ill to get the help they need.
All of the disability systems work differently but here the only way to get disability is for it to be a permanent life long issue. Mental illness does not have to mean long term instability with the right treatment and work. What I see happening are people who do get onto disability and then life stops, they dont endevour to do anything more with their life for fear of instability, but they wont work at it either. This leads to life long depression problems, as we know humans need to be social and have purpose in order to feel forfilled and happy.
Thats a whole new discussion which I would love to have if anyone wants to start a thread!