Posted by Noa on December 12, 2000, at 19:18:34
In reply to Re: The joy of getting a diagnosis!!, posted by Lisabet on December 12, 2000, at 19:12:20
Even if thought of only as a "working diagnosis" I agree that for many people (not all), having a dx is very helpful.
For example, as Lisabet mentioned, the dx of anything in the bipolar family gives a framework for being more mindful of cycling moods and how monitoring cycling can help you manage your illness well.
It can also, as you mentioned, direct you and the pdoc to possible med approaches.
It doesn't really matter, in the end, if one dx or another is the absolute "truth", it only matters that the dx is useful in helping to find treatment and manage the illness so as to get on with life.
So, congrats on finding that elusive dx!
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