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Originally Posted by UglyDucky
Thanks, so much, for the detailed information you provided. I wanted to add to what you said by noting that I was tested professionally in 2015. The PhD who tested me used the DSM-4 codes, though DSM-5 was out and being used. He disagreed w/how my particular diagnosis was represented in the newer manual. I was dx'd w/a NOS dx and didn't at all feel I was being "left out;" others may well feel differently. The NOS dx for me indicated that the impairment was not as severe as how the DSM-5 indicated. There is still use for the DSM-4...
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from what I understand is that there was a 2-5 year transitional period during which treatment providers were .....transitioning..... their clients and caseloads over to the new diagnostics which may be in part why your treatment provider is still using the outdated diagnostics and outdated mental disorder listing.
So please dont be surprised if in the next year or two your treatment provider makes changes to your files stating the DSM 5 equivalent of your present diagnosis of leaving off the nos. that is if you are located with in the USA, outside the USA they may or may not be using the DSM 5.
most if not all treatment providers in the USA are now on the DSM 5, at least thats what those that attended the recent seminar\ workshop I attended. those in attendance were from various states around the USA.
here in NY all treatment providers are now on the DSM 5 standards according to the last mental health statistical reports from the state.