S9: Episode 482. Stumbling Blocks in Healing: Curbing the Dangers of Mental Health Misdiagnoses

This week on The Radically Loved Podcast, Sarah Fay shares her experience of being diagnosed with six mental health disorders and finding no relief. The internet has made diagnosing mental illnesses more accessible than ever. You can easily self-diagnose with a 20-item quiz posted on social media platforms. However, that should not be the case. Instead, a proper assessment with a mental health expert determines an accurate diagnosis, treatment, and medication path. This episode is brought to you by: BiOptimizers www.bioptimizers.com/radicallyloved Use Code: radicallyloved10 for 10% OFF your first purchase Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: 1. Learn the pros and drawbacks of a mental illness diagnosis. 2. Discover the importance of getting a mental illness diagnosis from a mental health professional. 3. Find out how a positive attitude about your diagnosis might help you transition from mental illness to mental health. Episode Highlights: [01:42] Pathological: The Story of Six Missed Diagnoses [08:32] Identifying with the Illness [09:52] The Importance of Getting a Diagnosis [11:36] Pathological: The Movement [17:23] Healing Journey in Mental Health [24:13] Daily Practices and Rituals [27:06] The Flaw in Diagnoses [38:36] Mental Health Awareness [47:20] Key Takeaways Resources: - Connect with and learn more about Sarah Fay through her website: https://sarahfay.org/ - Pathological: The Story of Six Misdiagnoses by Sarah Fay: https://www.amazon.com/Pathological-True-Story-Six-Misdiagnoses/dp/0063068680 - Pathological: The Movement: https://www.pathological.us/ - Healing: Our Path from Mental Illness to Mental Health by Thomas Insel: https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Path-Mental-Illness-Health/dp/0593298047 - You Are Radically Loved: A Healing Journey to Self-Love by Rosie Acosta: https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-Radically-Loved-Self-Love/dp/0593330153 - Radically Loved is now part of the iHeartMedia Podcasts: https://www.iheartmedia.com/podcasts - Email us your topic at [email protected]. Don’t forget to add the subject Wisdom Wednesday topic! - Create a daily meditation ritual in just seven days! Download BUILD YOUR DAILY MEDITATION RITUAL and other freebies at https://www.radicallyloved.com/free-stuff! - FREE Action Guide! Apply the lessons you learn from this episode as you listen! Sign up at https://www.radicallyloved.com/episode-show-notes, and I’ll send it right away! Stay updated! - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosieacosta/ - Twitter: https:twitter.com/rosieacosta - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/radicallylovedrosie - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsrosieacosta