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On the one hand, like others have pointed out, it is ultimately up to your doc to do the tests, listen to what is going on, give the exams and make recommendations and make diagnoses. It is also up to them to explain what the diagnosis means, how it can be treated and possible treatment options, medication options and possible interactions or side effects.
Internet gurus and pop psych bloggers and poor sources can not possibly go into all the variables that have to be considered. I have seen many very poorly written articles and so called experts referenced (even here) and the hurt and damage their words can do to people who are already suffering.
Just labeling someone is dangerous and hurtful. It has to be put into perspective which is what the therapists and doctors can do.
I was recommended to TMS treatment a while back. Tried it and although the doctor talked to me and made the call...the actual "treatments" were done by the "office mgr" or "receptionist" that had been "trained" by the equipment manufacturer. They had no medical training and when things went wrong, and they definitely did, I was the one that got hurt. Sounds ridiculous right? why would a doctor let the receptionist put electro/magnetic waves in someone's head??
His time was invaluable and the equip manufacturers knew they could not sell that to the docs.
Guess who answered all the research questions about the efficacy of the equipment?
Why the doctors who had shelled out the big bucks for these "wonder" machines that would treat depression. The patients who had been told what magnificent results they would get.... Everyone makes big money off this treatment and the results are all coming from those who benefit monetarily...just like the big drug companies.
Ok..off the soapbox. Sorry. Just sooo much room for so much harm. But also when used with a lot of skepticism, good sources and in conjunction with sound medical advice, common sense...well, the benefits of being informed is invaluable.
Just some things to consider in the discussion...
Wysteria
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