How to achieve a diagnosis?

Question

Okay so I'll be plain: I'm 100% positive that I have some form of depression and also some form of anxiety order. I've known for a long time and have tried to obtain diagnoses so that I can try medicines and therapeutic techniques to deal with them.

I have seen a psychiatrist and three psychologists (counsellors/therapist types) and despite all of this have never been diagnosed by them. It's infuriating! They knew all about me and I shared some deep things about my life and my feelings and if they didn't know I had anxiety or depression they should have their licenses revoked because it was pretty obvious.

So I guess my question is how do I get officially diagnosed so that I can begin making progress and stop giving all these damn people my money without actually moving forward in my mental health life?

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You either have a disorder or you dont.   You dont go searching for one. Most doctors use the same grading scale...you have a better chance of being misdiagnosed than not being diagnosed at all. So the fact yhat you are not diagnosed eith something is ablessing.

Ive been suffering with bipolar disorder for a year now and i wouldnt wish it on anyone.

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Have you talked to your regular GP doc about this?  I have anxiety and I had to basically just tell the doc I think I have anxiety, describe my symptoms, and then ask for specific help.

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I would try to find another therapist. Mine had me diagnosed the first day. Also I've gone to the doctor and just told them I think I have depression & anxiety and they prescribed me medicine. I don't recommend getting meds without a diagnosis but your general physician can diagnose you as well

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I've been seeing mental health professionals for 9 years off and on. It wasn't until recently I was actually given a diagnosis. I find it odd they didn't put you on any medication if what you described fit the disorders. I would definitely try another doctor. I've had my fair share of horrible ones and a few good ones. Unfortunately you never know until afterwards.

In the meantime, it would probably be beneficial to log your feelings and what brings on the panic feelings. Having solid information to show a doctor or therapist will be helpful.

Also, remember that a therapist can not prescribe medication so if you went to them strictly to see if they would prescribe you anything they by law can not.

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It could take some time, even years to properly diagnose depression. 
In the meantime anxiety needs to be treated though. It can branch off to more mental and physical problems....

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I say state your symptoms to the doctors and before going to them again get the backing of a therapist. If you have a therapist to back up your claims then the doctors will have to listen to you. I also suggest if you can afford it to see a psychiatrist as they know better about how to medically treat mental health than your regular GP.

Good luck on your path to health and wellness!

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Did you ask or talk to your therapists about your possible disorders?

How to achieve a diagnosis?

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