Getting diagnosed?

[stories]

What is the deal with getting diagnosed with something? I am not even sure how to go about it or what happens. I know it is put on your medical records. Do you get a "proof of diagnoses" or something? I don't know the process... Well some people are put off by it, trying to get rid of their diagnoses.

I, on the other hand, hope to get diagnosed. I want to get diagnosed for my depression. I don't care what others think of me or how it will be on my health records. I feel that if it is diagnosed it will feel more real to me. The more it feels fake, the more I start to think it is not a problem if I make it worse. That then leads to more self-destructiveness.

If I were to get diagnosed with everything I think I have it would be depression and insomnia. I am not sure about the ednos and dermatillomania. But I am guessing those would be there too.

So is it a good thing to get diagnosed? Opinions?

[KoH.]

If it would make you feel more satisfied that you know for sure from a diagnosis, then go for it.

I personally rather not.. not only do i disagree with what any type of doctor has to say, but i already feel embarrassed how everything i asked for is on my medical list, ever. From just a baby. I want to delete just that list because it says stuff about me and i'm uncomfortable with anything that relates to me. I'm anxious about answering a doctor the question 'do you smoke?' as i know it's going on to that damned list. Just makes me cringe and feel so ashamed.

Also, If i ever have a job or have been involved with something that wanted to see my medical records, they'd have all that on me and i'm worried i won't be accepted anywhere. Apologies if this has offended anyone that reads. I've just had a light taste of not being accepted from something that's been shared. My ex has stolen at least £500 worth of items from me amongst other things that weren't right, and he got away with everything because he mentioned to the police that i have scars on my arms which obviously made out that i was crazy.