Posted by judy1 on July 28, 2000, at 15:49:26
In reply to New diagnosis today-Diassociate disorder-anyone?, posted by kerryB on July 20, 2000, at 23:46:11
Hi Kerry,
My last shrink and psychologist tried that label on me since I had a lot of the classical symptoms- dissociation, childhood trauma, self-injury, etc. But since I'm already dxed with bipolar and panic disorder, a lot of psychs would feel that my rapid mood swings could be misconstrued as "alters", I certainly am dramatically different depressed or manic. Personally I think it's kind of a trendy dx. and since I do respond to antipsychotics, I just told them thanks but no thanks I already have enough disorders. But that doesn't help you. I guess sometimes docs get a little too wrapped up in labels, and the key is to have the best psych giving the best therapy or meds or both for your situation. Best of luck- Judy
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