[AliceKate]

I guess this is my main diagnosis for now. My side diagnosis is panic disorder. However, there is very little information out there about ICD-10 F60.9. Has anyone here ever encountered it?

[ThunderGoddess]

Originally Posted by AliceKate

I guess this is my main diagnosis for now. My side diagnosis is panic disorder. However, there is very little information out there about ICD-10 F60.9. Has anyone here ever encountered it?

I've never heard of that one. I've only heard of anxiety and mood disorder, not otherwise specified. Sorry, I can't provide much information or experience. I'm diagnosed with BPD. Did your T or psych give you details on why they didn't select a specific PD? Maybe they will give you more specific diagnosis once they get to know you better if it's a new provider.

[AliceKate]

T is new, so he might change his mind. Diagnosing me is something he has to do for the insurance provider. He did talk about cluster A (specifically schizoid) a bit. We didn't have much time to discuss his diagnosis in much detail, I just asked what he was going to tell the insurer about 2 minutes towards the end of our session.

[ThunderGoddess]

Originally Posted by AliceKate

T is new, so he might change his mind. Diagnosing me is something he has to do for the insurance provider. He did talk about cluster A (specifically schizoid) a bit. We didn't have much time to discuss his diagnosis in much detail, I just asked what he was going to tell the insurer about 2 minutes towards the end of our session.

Ah okay, it sounds like he will give you a more defined diagnosis once you have more sessions.

[Victoria'smom]

I was dx'd personality disorder nos. It didn't stick long my new dx resonates so much better

[AliceKate]

Yeah, makes sense. So I'll wait Thanks guys!

[*Beth*]

PD NOS is a vague label that is frequently slapped on a patient who *dares* to disagree with the provider. i.e., the provider wants to have all the power by demeaning the patient, so the patient is labeled as having a personality disorder...except that the provider can't truly fit their patient into a real category. I would be wary of a mental health provider who diagnosed me with PD NOS.

[AliceKate]

It was just an initial label, as he needed one for the insurance provider. It's schizoid pd now
I don't mind the lable of having a pd, it doesn't change or define who I am.

[*Beth*]

Originally Posted by AliceKate

It was just an initial label, as he needed one for the insurance provider. It's schizoid pd now
I don't mind the lable of having a pd, it doesn't change or define who I am.

No, not at all. My concern is treatment. If the diagnosis is wrong the treatment will be wrong, too.


I had a pdoc who diagnosed me with PD NOS. She was a horrible, mean woman who was angry at me because I disagreed with her suggestion for a medication. She immediately wrote "PD NOS." Fortunately, I followed my instinct and found a new med provider. He's kind and understanding, works with me, not at me. He's dx'ed bipolar disorder and CPTSD, which has been my standard dx.

[AliceKate]

She does sound horrible. Good that you left her. There was a longer process with my T. Also, he still prefers saying that I have a PD with strong schizoid traits. He simply doesn't buy into the idea that one disorder is totally distinct from another (rather, everything is on a continuum). He certainly works with me and wants me to take an active part in leading the sessions (more active than I would want to, tbh).

I'm perfectly comfortable with the lable SPD. I think it suits me pretty well, though there were phases in my life when I had lot's of contacts and didn't crumble. T knows this and asks me about these periods. I think he questions his diagnosis more than I do, constantly reassessing.