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Poster's diagnosis/es

JakeSenior Contributor

Poster's diagnosis/es

Hi Admin,

I've noticed on some other common interest forums that posters often have a few words posted next to their name to help the reader identify more with the poster.

For example, if I was on a motorcycle forum, I'd sign off with the models off the bike I owned, so other posters (who had the same model bike) could identify more with the poster.

In respect of this MI forum, I respect everyone for being here, but would probably identify more with someone who has a similar illness to my own. Perhaps this is because I identify with others who have had a similar experience to my own.

Question - (Considering the forum is anonymous) :-

Do you think it would be a good idea, or help other posters to identify more with each other, if we signed off with our diagnosis/es?

e.g.

Regards,

Jake - BPD, DID

Can you give me reasons either way please?

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NikNikSenior Contributor

Re: FAQs guide to getting the most from your mental health professional

Hi everyone,

You are all such a wealth of advice and information. It would be great to get tips (some of which you have already mentioned).

What question could we put to the community that would generate this type of feedback from the community?

What do you think about naming a thread "Guide to getting the most from your mental health professional" and requesting people to give their 1-3 top tips?

Nik

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chemonroSenior Contributor

Re: FAQs guide to getting the most from your mental health professional

Sounds like a plan!

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kristinSenior Contributor

Re: Poster's diagnosis/es

Great idea Bat Guano! How about a "things to look for in a therapist" list too?

BTW I don't remember whether I got around to thanking you for the explanation of the monniker. Very funny. We certainly seem to be living in a Strangelovian world (which is not funny)!

Best regards,

Kristin

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kristinSenior Contributor

Re: FAQs guide to getting the most from your mental health professional

I agree Che,
Unfortunately in some areas even finding a half-decent GP is an enormous challenge, especially rural areas. I think either Jake or Kenny (can't remember, sorry guys!) mentioned this having problem. I've experienced it myself, both "out in the sticks" where I am now and in the big smoke.
Best regards,
Kristin

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kristinSenior Contributor

Re: FAQs guide to getting the most from your mental health professional

Gret Nik, let us know when it's up and we'll fill it!

Best regards,

Kristin

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BatGuanoSenior Contributor

Re: Poster's diagnosis/es

My tag would be FITH. As I said in another post, it stands for F****d In The Head.

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BatGuanoSenior Contributor

Re: FAQs guide to getting the most from your mental health professional

Thats happened to me, I just needed a new 'script but the new GP sent me to a psych ward and I got a bollocking from the overworked psych doc. Long story, had to be there, no harm done after all.

GPs, don't get me started... Bless 'em all, though, for being there and trying hard.

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BatGuanoSenior Contributor

Re: FAQs guide to getting the most from your mental health professional

With a GP you could ask;

What is your preferred field in medicine?

Have you worked in mental health, and did you like it?

Do you recommend any mental health therapists?

These are general questions.

More specifically;

What do you think is wrong with me?

What are the treatments available?

What does this medication do?

This can get you an idea of what the doc can do for you or who they can refer you to.

In my experience, if I'm in a bad way the first place to go to is psychiatric outpatients/emergency or phone the mental health hotline.

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