Getting any diagnosis can bring up complicated emotions. For some, it’s a relief to have answers, and it can be validating to understand your symptoms and experiences.
It can also bring about a sense of hope if you’re able to find a treatment plan or manage your diagnosis in a way that improves your quality of life.
For others, diagnosis can feel like a burden or a sentence to a less fulfilling life. Especially if there is no cure for a particular condition, a diagnosis can bring about feelings of hopelessness and despair.
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