tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561748834204284315.post435187277253100560..comments2024-03-23T08:25:22.526-04:00Comments on ED Bites: Sunday SmorgasbordCarrie Arnoldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02569839838912988783noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561748834204284315.post-73176068269329785932010-07-13T15:57:19.572-04:002010-07-13T15:57:19.572-04:00thought stopping is an interesting read same with ...thought stopping is an interesting read same with the CBT one... i always thought that was like the end all be all in recovery if someone could manage thatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561748834204284315.post-33957267769611957462010-07-12T19:45:32.843-04:002010-07-12T19:45:32.843-04:00My concern with the overdiagnosis and DSM-V is the...My concern with the overdiagnosis and DSM-V is the following:<br /><br />It is true mental illnesses are overdiagnosed and stricter criteria needs to be brought in (perhaps actually psychological testing to make diagnosis -- establish abnormal thresholds of anxiety -- 1SD below normal,etc. . .)<br /><br />However, looking at this from an ED perspective (of course!) the changes that have been made to DSM-V are positive. ED-NOS is diagnosed in the mjaority of the ED population, but as it is as "catch all" area, this means there are problems with the diagnostic system. These diagnoses do need to be modified if the system is to better serve individuals with EDs.<br /><br />I think the problem lies not in the diagnosis itself, because when made by experienced clinicians, these are (hopefully) accurate and they can distinguish sub-clincal from clinical. The problem lies in the GPs,social workers, schools, and general public who are "making" these diagnosis's and are not equipped to do this.<br /><br />I am worried that in tightening the DSM-V we would throw the baby out with the bath water. For example: BED is a real ED, but if it is diagnosed in anyone who is obese or OCCASIONALLY eats for emotional comfort/feels out of control we are going to be diagnosing EVERYONE.<br /><br />Just some thoughts,<br /><br />A:)A:)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561748834204284315.post-29943238505389548542010-07-12T09:05:44.325-04:002010-07-12T09:05:44.325-04:00i love your sunday smorgasboards! keep 'em com...i love your sunday smorgasboards! keep 'em comin!Colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02353480285196706052noreply@blogger.com