Reply to "Does Diagnosis Matter Really?"

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My T refers to the DSM as a "cookbook" to come up with something to satisfy the insurance company. He has resisted discussing a dx with me even though I have pushed for it. I guess he does not see the need for it as far as how we conduct our therapy.

My T says she doesn't like diagnosis either, but of course the insurance wants it. Even if my T hadn't told me my diagnosis, it gets printed right on my Explanation of Benefits statements for my therapy so it's not like it's a secret.

AG: My T has explained my issues in that light as well. Most of the time. Every now and then I feel pathologized, but I'm not sure if it's her or me resulting in me feeling like that.

10/3/119:42 AM

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