So today was round 2 with the shrink. Or with shrink 2.
This one is pretty intent on labelling me with Aspergers. Im a bit ambivalent there. I do show many of the aspie traits but dont show lots of others. It is also a useless diagnosis as there is no treatment as such. On the other hand such a diagnosis may be useful with HR.
She was not on my wavelength at all. Kept saying the label would help me understand myself. Nonsense. I have the phenomenon so the name is meaningless. A cat remains a cat whether i have a name for it or not. I do wonder if the shrinks ever really listen to themselves. And if so how they keep a straight face.
I dont deny aspergers or another asd may be part of the story but its only controbutory imho.
Ho hum. Normal for the territory.
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Some people do find the 'right' diagnostic label helpful. So don't be too harsh.
ReplyDeleteGetting the diagnosis brings quite a few bipolar folks into the e-community I belong to, where they breathe an immediate sigh of relief at being 'understood' by their peers for the first time. They also gather coping skills honed in the real experience of the disorder, and then go on to help other newbies in their turn.
I can't see inky joining an aspie community of any sort...but you never know!!!
I have to confess to finding 'shrink' offensive. I was treated by a psychiatrist myself!!! But each to the terminology that makes them feel most comfortable.
Inky please don't take the last para personally. I get very angry when people refer to psychiatrists as 'trick cyclists' too. ;)
DeleteIf she's on a different wavelength, it is entirely possible one (or both) of you need to re-tune.
ReplyDeleteShrink's not my preferred terminology, unless they are from the Dr Seuss clinic, then Shrink 1 and 2 would be ace.
No i suppose shrink is offensive...but surely only to shrinks? Are you being offended by proxy?
ReplyDeleteI find labels lazy. Particularly when they lead to no treatment. Treatment with no label is infinitely preferable to label with no treatment. And labelling a thing leads to no understanding of it. It is what it is it doesnt care what you call it.
What I hate is the idea that diagnosis is the sum total of a psychiatrists job which is definitely what was being implied.
An arse by aby other name would fart as foul.
I find joining groups very unhelpful. I do not play well with others normally. I would rather have a list of coping strategies.
In fact if someone could do a flow chart for social interactions that would be super.
Why not take a look here? "Good practice in the management of autism (including Asperger syndrome) in adults" NB treatment and management are different in my book. http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/files/pdfversion/CR191.pdf
ReplyDeleteAnd I have found lots of good coping strategies from using peer support. Often the best stuff comes from those who understand a problem from the inside out! Then when you've learned a bit yourself you can complete the circle by offering support to others who are struggling like you once did.
Oh and yes I was offended by proxy. Because I have had very respectful relationships with my many psychiatrists over the years. They have respected me, and I accord them to same privilege! So I felt upset which is silly of me!
All the best
Cathy
Jeffrey A. Liebermann, past president of the American Psychiatric Association, has just published the book "shrinks". Opens with epigram by Emily Dickinson before starting introduction with quoting Samuel Goldwyn:
ReplyDelete"Anyone who goes to a psychiatrist ought to have his head examined."
'Look inside' on amazon.uk skips Emily and Samuel but they are shown on amazon.com.
Chapter 4 starts with this quote from Immanuel Kant:
"Physicians think they do a lot for a patient when they give his disease a name."
Think I'll get this immediately, look very much worth reading and reflecting on.
I see that reviews of Liebermanns book largely divide into strongly anti vs. quite positive. Some berate him for using professional authoring help, marketing himself while disrespecting others. etc. Hot issues and strong interests at stake. I plan to look closer and also scout around for informed debate.
ReplyDeleteMany books I review for Amazon tend to have an axe to grind - their selling point is that they are pushing a particular point of view. Don't expect balance!
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