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Is there any real benefit to getting mentally diagnosed? (lemmy.ca)

submitted 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) by IronKrill@lemmy.ca to c/nostupidquestions@lemmy.ca

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Title, basically. I know I have issues, but I couldn't say if it's depression, ADD, or just general problems. Is the only reason to have a diagnosis so you know what to work on, or are there other benefits such as easier access to therapy?

My question is meant specifically for Canada, but feel free to chip in from other countries. :)

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[–] IronKrill@lemmy.ca 7 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Thank you for the in-depth and thoughtful response! This is more than I expected. :)

[–] GrymEdm@lemmy.world 6 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

You're welcome! This was one of those rare questions that fits really well with life experience. Best of luck on your health journey no matter what you choose. If it helps, one of the best things I learned was to think about how I would feel about a best friend in my position, figuring out what advice I'd give them, and trying to apply that to myself. Framing it like that really helped me figure out how to treat myself more kindly than I would have otherwise.