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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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[–] Lemjukes@lemm.ee 5 points 8 months ago (2 children)

I have this big gaping hole in my leg, is there any real benefit to going to the er or can I just tie a shirt around and just keep it elevated for a few days?

I’m in no way trying to be dismissive or mean here, I’m simply trying to impress the importance of treating your mental health ON PAR with your physical health. There are absolutely real benefits to seeking professional help and getting a medical diagnosis for whatever conditions are troubling you.

You would not be asking this question about a potentially broken leg so why would a potentially broken mind be any different?

[–] groet@feddit.de 10 points 8 months ago

True but OPs question is a bit different: "Since I was a child, my leg hurts when I turn it to the side. It influences my daily life but I have learned to live around it and found remedies that somewhat help with it. I recently learned that other people's legs dont hurt that way. Is there a point in getting a diagnosis of why my leg hurts when I already know how to live with it?"

The response is the same: mental health is as important as physical health. But it's a question about chronic issues.

[–] exocrinous@lemm.ee 4 points 8 months ago

A diagnosis is not treatment. OP is asking whether they should go to the ER to ask a doctor whether the hole in their leg is a laceration, abrasion, puncture, or avulsion. And then go home and book a second appointment they could have made anyway.