If a military psychiatrist first diagnoses you with bipolar, and you were in the DENIAL stage, and said that you don't have bipolar. And switches your diagnosis to severe depression instead, but then knowing 3 years later you really did have bipolar, does that mean that the military is to blame for not treating you correctly?
2007-07-18 07:21:43 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
No, I mean yes. Wait, no, second thought yes. Would you shut up for a minute I am trying to type here. You started it, did not, did too. Hey the man has a serious question. So what, your in denial. Am not, are too.
Plz wait and I will get back to you!
Sorry, had to have a little fun, today being one of those days. Anyway it is a mute point, the military isn't going to take responsibility for it and you admited that you disagreed with their diagnosis so not much you can do. I do wish you luck, and thanks for letting me have a little fun today. I really do wish you well.
Gunny E
2007-07-18 07:33:09 · answer #1 · answered by grinslinger 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No, it does not. Bi-polar, when someone is cooperative and rational, is a difficult disease to diagnose. Psychological problems, in general, are just not that simple. Your being in the "denial stage," which is hardly a stage being that everyone does not experience it, did not help matters. You may be equally responsible, if anyone is responsible at all! Besides, bi-polar is characterized by severe mood swings. If when you initially went in and were in a severe down swing, there may have been no indication whatsoever that you were bi-polar and not just depressed. To top THAT off, many of the treatments for severe depression and bi-polar are the same. In the end, there is no one to blame. It is just a matter of circumstances.
2007-07-18 07:31:54 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. Taco 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If a bad outcome resulted from a misdiagnosis sometimes a court will find that the initial misdiagnose was at fault. But unless there was direct damage as a result of this diagnosis I don't think anyone is going to find the military at fault. Do you feel you were injured by the event?
2007-07-18 08:29:29 · answer #3 · answered by oldhippypaul 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well do you if medical records actually state that you were not bipolar and but severely depressed? It should state that you were once diagnosed as one thing but then re-diagnosed as something else. You are entitled to a copy of your medical records. I would perhaps get a second opinion. Diagnosing someone as bipolar is should not be taken lightly and isn't necessarily easily diagnosed. I don't think they will take responsibility regardless if you feel they are responsible.
2007-07-18 07:33:25 · answer #4 · answered by tanmoca 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. Psychiatric treatment is a long-term proposition. Properly diagnosing mental illness is much different from a doctor finding that you have a heart problem. Brain scan technology to determine if you have a mental illness is in the early stages.
If you're asking because you want to file a disability claim get some help. A good lawyer will probably cost you around $10,000.
Veterans for America can help you.
2007-07-18 07:38:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't feel that is the military's fault. Because depression is a symptom of being bipolar.
2007-07-18 07:30:42 · answer #6 · answered by Terri L 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋