Overblown Diagnosis by Susan L.

It doesn't take long for TV shows to exploit psychiatric labels. A new one for me was Complex Grief Syndrome. The person was hospitalized against their will I believe. That is a terrifying thought. Apparently, in the new book of psychiatric diagnosis, the DSMV5, the human condition is concidered being mentally ill. Since when did handling situations in our own time and our own way mean we're broken or sick? Against who's standards? Psychiatrists? I've had personal dealings with cruel and twisted doctors who should not be in the psychiatric field. Talk about God comlex and bullies! Hey, if they can label humanity and the shoe fits! On second thought, if the human condition can be diagnosed and put in a box, those of us struggling against prejudicial labelling will have lots of company. Even if it is against their will. However, I will share that my own, asked for diagnosis of PTS and depression did open doors of understanding. There is the key. I asked. It should and must be up to us if we want or need to know. Not a doctor. "You are completely born in sins, and are you teaching us? (the Pharisees) And they cast him out." Jn 9:34