2006-08-29 20:17:48 · 8 answers · asked by carl 4 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I know you can sometimes spot an emotionallay unstable (borderline) and histrionic
but what others?
2006-08-29 20:22:45 · update #1
I'm a GP btw
2006-08-31 00:58:57 · update #2
it is difficult because you need more time for observation
2006-08-30 05:31:35 · answer #1 · answered by Dinorider 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As a mental health professional, it's important to take your time and gather facts and data that would then help to properly diagnose an individual. While one many have some thoughts about a diagnosis (or several diagnoses for that matter) after a consultation, it's better to keep them on the backburner as "rule outs" until more is known. You may have a suspiscion that someone is borderline PD, narcissistic PD, etc., but until you know more, you may be misdiagnosing someone. (i.e. someone may appear borderline, but the symptoms may from a recent trauma--i.e. cutting, fear of abandonment, etc.)
That said, if the mental health professional you see for a consultation works with insurance companies, they are required to give a diagnosis after the first session (for insurance billing purposes). This doesn't mean that it can't be changed as the therapy evolves.
My personal philosophy is this: Diagnostics aren't so important. Each person as a unique individual, with a unique set of problems and symptoms that need to be treated. We are so quick to label people these days....
Hope this helps. Best of luck!
2006-08-30 08:52:39 · answer #2 · answered by EDtherapist 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No....and any doctor who is vain enough to try to tell you he did is lying...it takes a few sessions to really get to know someone well enough to know if they have inherited personality attributes or flaws...someone might come in upset and might not really be themselves at first...I would think a few meetings would be more benificial..I am sure a doctor could give a generalized diagnosis...but I would think that a few meetings would be more benificial.
2006-08-30 03:48:51 · answer #3 · answered by MotherKittyKat 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No it is not possible. There should be a series of sessions and it's sometimes wise to ask for a second opinion especially if you have to take medication for your mental condition.
2006-08-30 03:21:02 · answer #4 · answered by mortisia2121 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I can't. However, Yes, you can have tests done than can identify certain problems. Talk to your Doctor and he/she can send you to the correct psychologist or counselor for you. Best of Luck,,
2006-08-30 03:25:00 · answer #5 · answered by tinytinker79 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't really think so. A qualified person could make an educated guess but not a solid diagnosis.
2006-08-30 03:36:26 · answer #6 · answered by Patti C 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I wouldn't. Like any other disorder, there should be more than 1 opinion.
2006-08-30 03:19:14 · answer #7 · answered by ♥ ms. @ ♥ 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Depending upon the person and the disorder, yes, it is possible.
2006-08-30 03:19:37 · answer #8 · answered by mixemup 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋