Title, basically. I know I have issues, but I couldn’t say if it’s depression, ADD, or just general problems. Is the only reason to have a diagnosis so you know what to work on, or are there other benefits such as easier access to therapy?
My question is meant specifically for Canada, but feel free to chip in from other countries. :)
US here: There used to be because then you could get proper medication. Now, unless you have multi-millionaire level doctors, the DEA has scared all the doctors out of treating the illness.
Got anxiety? Here, have some antidepressants. Got PTSD? Here, have some antidepressants. Got ADHD? Here, have some antidepressants.
The antidepressants have CRIPPLING withdrawal effects and will make you feel like a dog on a leash. Forget a pill? Prepare to suffer, and remember that a side effect of the antidepressants is forgetfulness.
You’ll still suffer, but they will kinda blunt your mind, so you’ll be less vocal about it so other people don’t need to be annoyed by you expressing the suffering you are experiencing.
Lose your health insurance? That’s your fault. Suffer the intense withdrawals, but please still shut up about your suffering.