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 finding my way to diagnoses of depression, anxiety and OCD has had its rocky patches but I know there are folks who have had experiences that would make for a terrifying horror movie.

Fortunately, I have been able to present myself in a fairly predictable and consistent manner so that finding a diagnosis, and in turn, finding a good therapist, medication that works, and good natural supports has brought me to a good place in my recovery.