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6. just skimming this over, i should have a few new diagnoses

Tue Mar 19, 2013, 01:37 PM

Mar 2013

who knew i was ocd for biting my nails

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Normal behaviour, or mental illness? (more concern about the new DSM) [View all] HereSince1628 Mar 2013 OP

As a psychologist, I agree with Dr. Kinderman completely. TM99 Mar 2013 #1

I applaud your common sense decision to avoid the DSM catagories. dixiegrrrrl Mar 2013 #2

Thank you. TM99 Mar 2013 #5

I am not the only one in my area who practices this way. TM99 Mar 2013 #10

Oh, I don't blame you at all, but it is not helping the problem cbayer Mar 2013 #11

I understand. TM99 Mar 2013 #12

Which DSM version is it that you don't use? A version of DSM-IV, DSM-III? HereSince1628 Mar 2013 #3

Contrary to popular belief, TM99 Mar 2013 #4

Yes, the APA was founded by psychodynamic professionals TM99 Mar 2013 #9

Malpractice insurance companies TM99 Mar 2013 #14

just skimming this over, i should have a few new diagnoses fizzgig Mar 2013 #6