[suzzie]

in your treatment. is there any benefit that you wouldnt have without? my t wants me to see a pdoc for testing. im not sure.

[Open Eyes]

I think it is helpful to have the right diagnosis. I needed to know I had PTSD so I could read about it, and understand what it means. I had every symptom discribed with PTSD, and IMHO, it was important I understood that and I also have a therapist who specializes in working with "trauma patients and PTSD", it made a big difference.

[ChipperMonkey]

I don't think you can fully heal without knowing what you're up against. Of course you can try....

[Hellion]

Well it is good to know so you can get specific treatment for your specific issues. Also if PTSD is a factor in not being able to work a diagnoses helps with getting on SSI or SSDI.

[CaptainChaos79]

Well it sure is difficult to fight an enemy if you don't know who or what that enemy is. Having a diagnosis tells you what you are up against and then you have access to the already available treatments. Otherwise you are firing blindly into the night so to speak

[ChildlikeEmpress]

Personally I feel better about having a specific diagnosis rather than a bunch of symptoms... It helps things to be a little less overwhelming when you know what kinds of treatments will help.