I've been hearing rumbles from different people about the new DSM-V, the "bible" of mental health diagnoses, and so far, none of them have been good.  The rumbling that most concerns me is that when it comes to finding a mental health diagnosis, there is no uniformity in diagnosis of a person from doctor to doctor, with the result being that a person could receive treatment for something that is unnecessary or harmful, even downright dangerous.

A recent <a title="Diagnosis Roulette" href="http://articles.philly.com/2012-07-31/news/32942918_1_bipolar-disorder-dsm-5-mental-disorders" target="_blank">article </a>I read from the Philadelphia Inquirer reminds me of the struggle that many people have with this issue of finding a "label"for what ails them, and it is disappointing to know that an already difficult situation is about to get even trickier.  My own experience in dealing with depression, anxiety and OCD has had its rocky patches in regard to finding a good therapist, medication that works, and good natural supports, but I know there are folks who have had experiences that would make for a good horror movie.