One (possible) improvement I've seen in the last 20 years is that there doesn't seem to be the same expectation to self-disclose to an employer or when registering with a professional body. But it's a bit odd when you actually do want to disclose and they're not prepared, or don't know how to respond.
There was an interesting thread last year of people who'd been advised that they likely would meet the criteria for an autism diagnosis; but chose not to go through with an assessment (largely so that they wouldn't be penalised when applying for insurance.)
I have such ambivalent thoughts about my ‘diagnosis’…. Does it help? Does it brand me? Does it change me? Does it matter? Thanks for this piece…. Lots to think about as ever. 👍🏻
Funnily enough (or maybe it’s not so funny), I am half way through writing a piece about my many diagnoses and how I’ve managed to process them. Happy to give my you my opinions about the whole ‘diagnosis’ business. Like I say ‘‘ambivalent’ is the main word I would use to describe my feelings towards it.
One (possible) improvement I've seen in the last 20 years is that there doesn't seem to be the same expectation to self-disclose to an employer or when registering with a professional body. But it's a bit odd when you actually do want to disclose and they're not prepared, or don't know how to respond.
There was an interesting thread last year of people who'd been advised that they likely would meet the criteria for an autism diagnosis; but chose not to go through with an assessment (largely so that they wouldn't be penalised when applying for insurance.)
Thanks so much. That's really interesting and really helpful!
I have such ambivalent thoughts about my ‘diagnosis’…. Does it help? Does it brand me? Does it change me? Does it matter? Thanks for this piece…. Lots to think about as ever. 👍🏻
I would love to know more! I am speaking on the subject in the New Year to lots and lots of Psychiatrists and am keen to get opinions!
Funnily enough (or maybe it’s not so funny), I am half way through writing a piece about my many diagnoses and how I’ve managed to process them. Happy to give my you my opinions about the whole ‘diagnosis’ business. Like I say ‘‘ambivalent’ is the main word I would use to describe my feelings towards it.
It is sad that we have to endure years of feelings, thoughts because of our mental health.❤️
It is indeed.