Is it necessary to give a name all psychiatric disorders? Or is it enough to know what we feel?

Answer 1

it is not always possible to give a name to what is going on as there maybe signs of many different disorders so to clearly say that it is one or another can be hard. For me having the label made all the difference because it gave me reason and helped me come to terms with being bipolar.

Answer 2

The specific names for psychatric disorders are really only significant for the purposes of insurance and billing.

It's not unusual for someone's diagnosis to change, and for the same medication to be used for several different disorders.

I think a lot of the disorders really overlap quite a bit, and I have heard some psychiatrists say this.

I used to review psychiatric records for compliance with Medicaid; sometimes the psychiatrist would change the diagnosis and then Medicaid wouldn't approve. The doctors usually didn't have any problem with changing a diagnosis to something else when I told them the patient might lose their coverage. It was kind of a funny situation because I'm not a doctor and I would have to be very diplomatic when I talked to them.

For example, one of our doctors changed somebody's diagnosis from Psychotic Disorder NOS to Schizotypal Personality DIsorder which Medicaid wouldn't cover for this particular program. I called the doctor, and explained the problem, and he added Psychotic DIsorder NOS back and kept Schizotypal Personality DIsorder--that solved the problem. .

I think psychiatric diagnoses are lot more subjective than other medical diagnoses because the underlying cause of may psychiatric disorders aren't really known. Psychiatrists mostly try to figure out the symptoms someone is having and find the right medication for the person.

Answer 3

Personally, I like having a label to put on my issues because it makes it easier for me to deal with. When you know something is wrong, it feels better knowing what that something is.

Yes, some symptoms of disorders overlap, and diagnoses can change, but having a standard name for a certain disorder does help in treatment and for insurance.

Answer 4

For me, it is a must to give terms to the disorders so that in diagnosing these disorders there will be a standard definition for each disorder making it easier to classify and diagnose rather by just a hunch or something.

Answer 5

Well, it helps to know what you've got. That way you can deal with it better. Knowing what you feel is also good. Knowing why you feel the way you do is even better. Medicine and counseling help, however, a huge part of recovery is learning to live again and go on with life and function normally. It's a lot of work and research. There is no "cure". However, it is possible to have a "normal" life and be able to function again. They say what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. I believe this can be true.

Answer 6

If professional treatment (medication, therapy) is needed, then insurance is usually needed. . . so "naming" the disorder is important. If it's a condition that the person can manage through eating well, exercise, journalling, talking to friends, etc. and knowing what one feels-- then I say, don't worry about the name!

Answer 7

being able to describe the symptoms of various disorders promotes clear communication wih your healthcare provider, and hopefully more individualized treatment