[Icare dixit]

Do you think it's a good idea to change the name of some diagnoses to avoid the stigma that's attached to them?

[Shazerac]

It might help for a while but soon everyone would figure it out. THen we'd be right back where we are now.

[raspberrytorte]

In the long run I don't think it would matter.

[bioChE]

They changed it from manic-depressive to bipolar. Made a huge and lasting difference in perceptions.

Personally, I prefer manic-depressive. I think it just describes it better.

[leejosepho]

Originally Posted by bioChE

They changed it from manic-depressive to bipolar. Made a huge and lasting difference in perceptions.

Personally, I prefer manic-depressive. I think it just describes it better.

Same here. As a visual thinker, Bi-Polar sounds to me like a white bear in double-vision.

[BipolaRNurse]

I think there's already too much political correctness out there. Call it bipolar or manic-depression and be done with it.

[Nammu]

Words can not open narrow minds.

[Unrigged64072835]

It isn't going to matter because people still abuse those who are "weaker" than them.

Originally Posted by Icare dixit

Do you think it's a good idea to change the name of some diagnoses to avoid the stigma that's attached to them?

I think it's a good idea to change the name of some diagnoses because another might fit better. Ex: I would be in favor of calling bipolar disorder manic depression again because it's more descriptive and more accurate.
I also would be in favor of changing the name for borderline personality disorder. In this case I think it's a case of accuracy, description, and a bit of stigma as well.

[Moose72]

I don't think any names need to be changed. I prefer "bipolar" over "manic depressive". And like others said, you couldn't hide a disorder behind a new name for very long.

[Icare dixit]

Originally Posted by escapeartist

I think it's a good idea to change the name of some diagnoses because another might fit better. Ex: I would be in favor of calling bipolar disorder manic depression again because it's more descriptive and more accurate.
I also would be in favor of changing the name for borderline personality disorder. In this case I think it's a case of accuracy, description, and a bit of stigma as well.

How would you call borderline personality disorder (if you say emotional dysregulation disorder I'm gonna emotionally dysregulate! )?

I'd like to see one "psychotic spectrum disorder" with modifiers, like "mostly affective, borderline psychotic spectrum disorder", "mostly non-affective psychotic spectrum disorder" or "affective psychotic spectrum disorder" and one "affective disorder" with modifiers, like "bipolar affective disorder" or "unipolar affective disorder".

But bipolar and borderline are fine. It's just that one name might reduce stigma for those most stigmatised.

[pirilin]

Bipolar is something most everybody has. Unless the're crazy.
Everybody suffers sadness and enjoys the good times.

Now, EXTRAPOLAR!!!! . Not everybody has. Sounds like a spaceship.

[Icare dixit]

Originally Posted by pirilin

Bipolar is something most everybody has. Unless the're crazy.
Everybody suffers sadness and enjoys the good times.

Now, EXTRAPOLAR!!!! . Not everybody has. Sounds like a spaceship.

Sold!

Do you contact the WHO and APA or shall I?

[Ocean Swimmer]

I was used to manic depression.
I'll switch to extra polar too.

Originally Posted by Icare dixit

How would you call borderline personality disorder (if you say emotional dysregulation disorder I'm gonna emotionally dysregulate! )?

I'd like to see one "psychotic spectrum disorder" with modifiers, like "mostly affective, borderline psychotic spectrum disorder", "mostly non-affective psychotic spectrum disorder" or "affective psychotic spectrum disorder" and one "affective disorder" with modifiers, like "bipolar affective disorder" or "unipolar affective disorder".

But bipolar and borderline are fine. It's just that one name might reduce stigma for those most stigmatised.

I don't know what I'd change borderline to but anything would be better