[VanCity]

I've been seeing my doctor now for about 8 months. She hasnt yet told me what she thinks the problem is and I have sort of asked her, she just keeps saying I have to come back, during the first month of seeing her she told me that I had anxiety and we havent talked about it since (except for present and past problems). I was taking Celexa in the beginning now it Respirdol. How do you go about finding out what exactly is wrong?

[kimmydawn]

VanCity,

It sometimes takes quite a while for a t/p'doc to jump into a dx. However, with 8 mos. under your belt he/she be able to give you an idea of what they're leaning towards, i would think, if not a definite.

Maybe that's what you could say? Can you give me an idea of the dx. that you're leaning towards right now?

good luck!

[JustBen]

Look at it this way, VanCity, you're the customer in this situation. You're paying her (or someone is paying her on your behalf) and you have a right to know what she's thinking concerning diagnosis. If she tries to avoid answering, just ask again. Be gentle, but persistent.

[CompGeek]

it can take a really long time sometimes to figure out exactly what is wrong.. many disorders have similar symptoms. if you have it narrowed down to at least a category (i.e. Anxiety, Somaform, Mood) then you are on your way. Figuring out the exact disorder can be tricky.

[90mphINneutral]

Don't be so concerned with labels.
It took me years to be dx'ed with bpd and npd, along with other dx'es. I don't even think about what I have, it's more of a way of how to control the symtoms.
If I were you I wouldn't ask about a dx, it will happen when the time is right.

[GeminiButterfly]

VanCity,
I agree with JustBen..you have the right to know what she is leaning towards and you are the consumer., after all. Just be gentle, yet persistent as Ben said ,and don't give up, until you know the answer.