If you want a diagnosis- don't hold your breath! Many psychiatrists are reluctant to label you until after they have observed you over a period of time, because certain labels can have consequences and also because quite often the diagnosis is not clean cut, for example personality disorders are rarely diagnosed to people under 18 because it is believed the personality is still "developing" at that stage. A person under 18, may show symptoms consistent with a diagnosis of personality disorder, but the psychiatrist may not foramlly "diagnose" this until several years later.
Some people do like to know their diagnosis, but in truth the actual diagnosis isn't that important- you can still be treated and work on recovering without a label. I didn't know my "formal diagnoses" until July this year, despite having four years of treatment plus some treatment earlier on in my teenage years. It still hasn't stopped me being able to acknowledge ( and work to change when Im in the right mood) aspects of my behaviour and feelings I know are maladaptive. What Im saying is, it doesnt need a name for you to be able to change the thing and for you to be treated sucessfully.
While you are waiting for the appointment, make use of your GP as much as you can. And if you are feeling like ODing again, go back and get them to chase the psychiatrist. Did the CMHT nurse give you a number you could call for support in the mean time or did you make a crisis plan for up to the psychiatric review? If not, it may be helpful to ring the CMHT back and ask if they have someone you could contact for support if you were desperate while you are awaiting a psychiatric appointment.
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