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Originally Posted by FearLess47
Hmmm. I can very much understand and relate to this. I am starting with a new Trauma T tomorrow who specializes in certain dx. I am seeing her because my current T who I have been seeing for 4 years feels she is not exactly qualified to provide the type of assistance I need. That said...I am/was a very good actress for a long time. I have only just recently started to come to terms with some stuff. I have had many diagnoses over the years. I will see a new Psych next week as well, to discuss the meds I am on and whether the dx my psych nurse had written is the correct one. It's important...because for example medications for bipolar might be different than meds (or no meds) for dissociation.
ASK him next time. And try not to overthink it. It can be a difficult subject...because for someone like me, I present as quite normal and it confuses many people including providers who until recently I never let see the real me. As someone who can easily fall down the google rabbit hole though...maybe try not to read any more about the condition and focus on what is going right. You are in treatment. You are willing to ask and look and be open and get help. You are among others who can relate. So you are not alone.
Let us know how it goes!
FearLess47
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FearLess47 brings up some good points. The other part of diagnosis is that we can find something that fits so well and in our desperation to understand our ailments and to heal - we begin to believe that we are our illness. Make sure not to lose yourself in the googling as is mentioned by Fearless47, as that can lead to all kinds of additional issues.
Diagnosis takes a long time to make. It is usually made through patterns of behavior over a long period of time. That is why continuity of care by multiple therapists can be so effective in reaching an accurate diagnosis.
But we know ourselves best. If something truly resonates, and you have read literature and relate to fellow sufferer's stories - then by all means tell your therapist how you feel about it.
Thanks,
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