I don’t know about research, but I would think common sense would suggest people generally do better if they do know their diagnosis. Sometimes similar symptoms have different causes - thus, different treatments are needed - and if the person with XYZ condition has to manage symptoms themselves, they really ought to know what it is they’re dealing with. I will concede in some cases it can be more of a hindrance.
Personally I have benefitted very well from having a diagnosis.
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