Diagnosis

[FORD]

Ok - so how do you find out what is wrong with you - if anything?

Lets start at the begining over the last five years I have taken anti-depressants in 2 batches.

I have attended CBT at a local centre for about 12months - then nothing for a year or so.

Now back to the tablets and attending Councelling/Therapy at MIND (Mind is the leading mental health charity in England and Wales)

But - at no point has anyone actually said what is wrong exactly - I believe I suffer from anxiety, low self esteem and Self Injury. But it would be good if someone said what they thought is wrong...

How do I/should I get a diagnosis?

[Stellata]

Have you asked your doctor?

I saw a psychiatrist to sort my meds, and got diagnosed there, although my psychotherapist has diagnosed me in more depth, though less formally.

What about asking your counsellor? Although they can't formally medically diagnose, he or she would have some sense of what's going on. And also your dr, when you see them about the meds.

[blondiebear]

I've found that asking my psychiatrist who is also my therapist/counselor works.

[Kangaroo]

or ask your g.p. they would have letters from other people you see

[pea soup]

i agree with all above.
thinking of you.
much love.
xxxxxxxxx

[pixie*lyssie]

ask your psychiatrist/gp.