I do agree that even the most serious of diagnosis can be liberating because as a patient you are finally able to put a name to what has been troubling you.
For me it was exactly as you put it in your essay because even though subconsciously I didn't agree that something was seriously wrong with my mental health initially, when I eventually made peace with the condition, it was liberating to know that the illness I have has a name, has a treatment and most importantly has research going on to find out more about it. The diagnosis was a bitter pill to swallow but getting it was liberating in the long run.
I do agree that even the most serious of diagnosis can be liberating because as a patient you are finally able to put a name to what has been troubling you.
For me it was exactly as you put it in your essay because even though subconsciously I didn't agree that something was seriously wrong with my mental health initially, when I eventually made peace with the condition, it was liberating to know that the illness I have has a name, has a treatment and most importantly has research going on to find out more about it. The diagnosis was a bitter pill to swallow but getting it was liberating in the long run.
A good read, as always...