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Pathological: More than a Diagnosis, feat. Sarah Fay (Type 5) [05-048]

Jun 23, 2022
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ANECDOTE

Six Misdiagnoses

  • Sarah Fay was diagnosed with six different mental health disorders starting at age 12.
  • These included anorexia, anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, and bipolar disorder.
INSIGHT

DSM's Lack of Scientific Basis

  • The DSM, used for mental health diagnoses, is based on opinions, not scientific evidence.
  • Diagnoses are not based on objective markers like blood tests or scans, unlike physical illnesses.
ADVICE

Question Diagnoses

  • Understand that DSM diagnoses lack scientific validity and are based on subjective symptoms and clinician opinions.
  • Get a second opinion from a mental health professional, especially if diagnosed by a GP.
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