I agree with many of the replies here. A diagnosis does not define who you are. In many cases, it is just a label. I can say this because my daugther got diagnosed with autism, which is supposed to be incurable, but I've found out that she is NOT. My husband and I approached it from the perspective that she is highlighting that she needed help in certain areas and we did the best we could, addressing those target areas.
With mental illnesses, it is also possible to help yourself from depression. Negative thought is only a thought and a thought can be changed. |