How Many Dx?

[nomads-quill.livejournal.com]

Ok, so I'm new here. Hello.

My T from ages ago was talking about some things she is doing with new therapists on rotation in her clinic. She is really trying to stress catching this Dx earlier than is standard. It got me to wondering...

D.I.D. was my 5th or 6th Dx. Historically, folks like us go through a lot of Dx before "they" get it right.

She even asked me to write something that she could use in her teaching to help illustrate for new Ts how important it is to see the signs. How my life could have been a bit better-slash-different had the many Ts before her noticed all the signals.

And I guess I am curious as to the responses you guys might give if asked such a question.

I apologize if this is chunky or not clear enough. My head is loose and it's hard to stay on topic just now.

Comments

[melange-fiesta.livejournal.com]

Oh, yeah, and what does "new Dx" mean? I am not a multiple, nor am I familiar with the jargon.

[kangetsuhime.livejournal.com]

New therapist new diagnosis. *why* people use these, I am unsure, but that's what they mean.

Dx

[spookshow-girl.livejournal.com]

That's a term I see in medical scripts.

Rx: Prescription
Dx: Diagnosis
Tx: Treatment

I figure that's where usage of the term Dx originates. As for therapist being a T, I do know that in some communities therapist is considered a triggering word, so it's splatted, or abbreviated. That said, it is a long word to type. ;)

--Me

Re: Dx

[nomads-quill.livejournal.com]

Sorry, folks. I am in the medical field and forget sometimes.

As for just using a T for therapist, I picked that up on some message board for DID.

[spookshow-girl.livejournal.com]

Dx is medical jargon.

--Me