my dr has said he believes I have depression/some depressive disorder and OCD. how do i know if i have been officially diagnosed? he wrote all of my symptoms on his computer-thing. he gave me medication for the ocd and depression.
what happened at your diagnosis? was it like this? thanks

[Miss Laura]

Hey WelcomeToTheJungle,

Your Dr would of said your diagnosis of depression and ocd. He should of given you information about depression/ocd and maybe even the medication that you will be on.

When I got my Bipolar diagnosis my Psychiatrist told me that it was my official diagnosis, gave me info about it and info on my meds and off I went.

Do you see a CPN or a Counsellor?

[amandalouise]

Originally Posted by WelcomeToTheJungle

my dr has said he believes I have depression/some depressive disorder and OCD. how do i know if i have been officially diagnosed? he wrote all of my symptoms on his computer-thing. he gave me medication for the ocd and depression.
what happened at your diagnosis? was it like this? thanks

for some mental disorders yes it is as simple as your medical doctor listening to your symptoms and then saying they believe you have depression and OCD. Some mental disorders dont need long diagnosis process and some do..

for others it isnt so simple, and they need lots of physicals, medical and mental tests..

if you think your doctors diagnosis is not right you can ask him for a referal for a psychiatrist who will do a more lengthy testing process.

my medical doctor diagnosed my PTSD, Depression and Anxiety and depersonalization disorder through knowing me since childhood and listening to my symptoms.

psychiatrists diagnosed my bipolar disorder, DID through a legnthy diagnostic process.

my doctor told me I have depression by looking at me (I was not looking too good back in those depression filled days) and saying - "well looks like the depression bug has bit you big time how about we try some antidepressants and see how you do on them. they should also help with the PTSD too (I had told him about my night terrors and dreams of my abuser breaking out of prison to kill me), here's the name of someone you can go talk with. (therapy)"

[Perna]

The doctor's diagnose for their purposes, so they can make a treatment plan and to inform insurance companies of that plan, what they are treating you for. Your doctor told you what he is treating you for and gave you prescriptions for that so, yes, you have been diagnosed.

[cboxpalace]

Originally Posted by WelcomeToTheJungle

my dr has said he believes I have depression/some depressive disorder and OCD. how do i know if i have been officially diagnosed? he wrote all of my symptoms on his computer-thing. he gave me medication for the ocd and depression.
what happened at your diagnosis? was it like this? thanks

I had a similar situation with bpd.. I finally came out and asked him if he was making an official diagnosis..