Hello darkfoxx: You know... I've been rattling around the mental health system now for going on 20 years. I've seen psychiatrists, nurse practitioners & therapists. I've been hospitalized twice. I still don't actually have a diagnosis. I suppose there's something written down somewhere. But, whatever it is, it's not based on anything more than just superficial conversation. I presume it would say depression & generalized anxiety disorder or some such thing. The fact is that it's just easier & cheaper for the system to say I'm depressed & to prescribe antidepressants, than it would be to actually try to help me figure out what's going on with me.

I've often felt sort-of short-changed by not having a real diagnosis. But, I'm older & realistically at this point in my life it really doesn't make a whole lot of difference for me. However, I do understand how you feel about this. I have felt the same way. Unfortunately, I don't know what one does about it other than to keep looking for a mental health professional who will take a serious look at your situation & help you to come to an