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this post was submitted on 04 Mar 2024
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No Stupid Questions
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My opinion is yes, absolutely. I say this as a Canadian who is legally permanently disabled because of a head injury and resultant mental health issues. I also have a friend who was recently scared about seeing a psychiatrist, but went and got diagnosed with a condition. (I don't want to go into details for the sake of their privacy). We both have had our lives improved by engaging with mental health professionals.
As I see it, getting diagnosed doesn't change the way you feel - what I mean is, you aren't going to make things worse. It's also not guaranteed to help, but here are some potential benefits:
Ultimately, like I said, it's your decision. Don't feel bad if you want to take more time to think about it, but also be aware that for many people booking that initial appointment is easily one of the hardest steps.
Thank you for the in-depth and thoughtful response! This is more than I expected. :)
You're welcome! This was one of those rare questions that fits really well with life experience. Best of luck on your health journey no matter what you choose. If it helps, one of the best things I learned was to think about how I would feel about a best friend in my position, figuring out what advice I'd give them, and trying to apply that to myself. Framing it like that really helped me figure out how to treat myself more kindly than I would have otherwise.