Posted by Mark H. on March 6, 2002, at 13:53:55
In reply to schizoaffective disorder, posted by sar on March 4, 2002, at 16:28:45
Dear sar,
I was too upset to respond right away, but now that I've calmed down, I just want to say that labels are only useful and valid if they lead to improvement in understanding and treatment -- clearly, a diagnosis tossed off at the end of a session (reported in your presence to a third person, no less) does not meet those criteria for me. Your p-doc's behavior was not only rude but destructive (and probably inaccurate as well).
Grrrrrr.... IF you see this doctor again, be sure to ask how she arrived at this diagnosis and EXACTLY what it means in terms of helping you to be happier and live a more fulfilling life.
If she made her diagnosis based on what you shared with us, then two-thirds of the people here (myself included) would receive the same diagnosis. That's clearly nonsense, in my opinion.
Think positively, and don't let this doctor's casual diagnosis keep you from pursuing other insights.
With warm regards,
Mark H.
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