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Originally Posted by Merecat
Cassy, I see you're in the UK - I know from my own experience that therapists in the UK aren't trained or qualified to give a formal diagnosis. That needs to come from a GP, psychiatrist or clinical psychologist. Your T may well be able to see the signs of PTSD or DID but can't give you a diagnosis - if it's really important to you, would your GP not be able to help or is that you want it not on your medical records?
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Thanks for that Merecat - I knew he wasn't allowed to diagnose - I didn't realise it was all t's though! Im not sure how I feel about talking to a GP. They haven't been that great so far - when it comes to mental health their default response is to put you on anti depressants and a four month waiting list for 6 sessions of CBT. None of which are any use for me. There just seems to be a complete lack of interest in mental health. You asking me that question has made me realise that what I feel most strongly about, is him acknowledging the other bits of me. I don't need a GP for that - so thanks!
