[Sometimes psychotic]

Podcasts - Radiolab

Was listening to the radiolab podcast Introduction of a new show invisibilia...

It was about a person born male, but then feeling both male and female in alternatating brief time periods..IE switching every few hours...after taking estrogen to feel more androgynous there was a transition to female and she felt relief to be in a category....it was easier for both her and society to fit a label.

I think it's intersting how we categorize people here at pc and it creates some level of unity and comfort for some so I was wondering for those of you with labels for your illness if it makes you feel more comfortable and for those of you without labels how that makes you feel...good bad indifferent...?

[Sometimes psychotic]

So I have one label...psychosis and it's good that I know that much but I'd rather have a category that's a little less broad....it would tell me what I need to be one the look out for in the future what medicines might work best and whether I need meds just now or forever....to me categories are informative and it's a lot easier to talk to other people about it too.

I've never been given a diagnosis. However, I pretty much know what my issues are. I don't know that having a specific label would be of benefit. However, I do sometimes wonder, if someone really paid attention, what they might come up with...

[Nammu]

I got lots of categories, female, deaf, BP, PTSD, white, poor, unemployed......etc. some I don't mind others I hate.

[The_little_didgee]

I'm just me. I don't identify with any particular group, thing or gender. I'm many different categories in one that makes me who I am. I'm an artist, an autodidactic, a collector, an amateur mycologist, a heavy metal fan, a loyal friend, sister, daughter and aunt who has an autistic foundation. None of my diagnoses define me.

[einsam]

To some extent I think it's just human nature to categorize. The brain hates ambiguity, even if the person is open-minded.

My categories at least give me some idea of where to turn.

[Webgoji]

My category, Major Depressive Disorder and Generalized Anxiety Disorder, means I get proper treatment. So ... I'm good with it. Better than going untreated.

[Crazy Hitch]

Thanks for sharing

[brainhi]

Labeling usually is a discussion of "symptoms". It can be an understanding of what the brain is doing... and possible ways to help if need be. The bad thing is when you see yourself in a negative way because of it.... or others using those labels in hurtful ways.

Also many of us want to indentify, learn and support others going through some of the same circumstances. Cancer, Sports, Spiritual and so on....

[tealBumblebee]

I have a category and I selected that I'm comfortable with it because I am. What is unfortunate though, is I have a fairly unique combination of things and so the amount of people I can relate to as a whole (individually each diagnoses is okay) is a bit on the lower end. Still, i'm okay with where I am.