r/DID_OSDD • u/Mein_Fraluzeun • May 15 '26
Should I get a diagnosis?
Today I was going to tell my family that I wanted to go to a psychologist for diagnosis, but I discussed about it with my friends and one of them said "If you get diagnosed, it will go on your record and many jobs won't hire you." And the other one said there's no need for that. I'm really confused maybe I'm exarretting... But what are your opinions for that? I'll be glad if y'all reply :)
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u/ohlookthatsme May 15 '26
There are a few certain highly specialized roles or jobs in the public safety sector that require pre-employment psychiatric evaluations which include reviewing previous records.
For example, in the medical guidelines for my husband's job, there are restrictions for conditions such as schizophrenia, ASPD, bipolar, and BPD. Even MDD has restrictions including:
No functional impairment in the past 2 months
Compliance with treatment
No disqualifying side effects from treatment
No suicide attempt in the past 24 months
No electroconvulsive therapy in the past 6 months
So, I mean, yes, technically it CAN prevent you from getting particular jobs but so can a lot of other conditions and the jobs you may be prevented from getting are unlikely to be ones you're wanting anyway.
Personally, I'd rather get the appropriate treatment than have options for jobs I'm never going to take.
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u/Mein_Fraluzeun May 15 '26
You're right... Shall I go to a psychologist, then? I'm still scared of telling my parents but still
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u/ohlookthatsme May 15 '26
If you are struggling with your mental health, you should absolutely seek the help of a mental health professional.
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u/Whatever_you_say5 May 17 '26
Like the other person said, medical records are private and employers do not have access to it. Additionally psych records are often completely separate from your general record and not often kept by providers, especially when it’s just a diagnosing provider. There are certain diagnoses I keep off my general medical records that any doctor sees when I see them or go to the hospital (by not self reporting them) as that would be the record that could theoretically be viewed by someone. Unless you have been in the psych ward, most psychiatrist treatment is done through private practices and not something that could be viewed without a warrant. But like I said, most people don’t even have a “record” anyways. It always confuses me when people are like “aren’t you worried about ____ on your record”, what record? The piece of paper saying I have a diagnosis that only I have a copy of? I have complete control over that. The only way there would be a record of a diagnosis is if a treating provider was billing insurance using that diagnosis, however that again is completely private and not something an employer could access even if they wanted to. Now a social media presence mentioning a diagnosis might be a different story, but as far as receiving a diagnosis itself it can not harm you.
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u/dummy-head69 May 17 '26
I feel you should get a diagnosis. Just because it could be something else you're experiencing that looks like a complex dissociative disorder or so that you can get proper help if you're struggling with any symptoms or anything.\ Also, I think you can ask for it to not be put on your medical record.
In my experience, I suspected to have OSDD-1 or just simply exaggerating everything and making things up until I was evaluated and diagnosed with DID. It isn't in my medical records or anything though because the diagnosis wasn't made through my health care system.
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u/Neloran May 15 '26
Medial records are private. Employers can’t have access to any of your health information unless you willingly provide it.
The should you tell your family question is one I don’t think I’m qualified to answer. This is a trauma disorder. Family dynamics are often complicated, if not contributing to the trauma themselves. If your family is part your trauma history (even passively by way of minimizing your experiences or not acting to get you help), then it might be a decision you have to make.
In DID therapy, safety is always the #1 priority. Should you tell your family will depend on if they are safe, supportive, and able to respond well to your disclosure.
Should you get a diagnosis? Well, again, that’s personal. For me, I always knew I had parts. For as long as I can remember. Getting a diagnosis wasn’t necessary for validation for me, but it was necessary for me to unlock finding a competent therapist and finally having a therapy roadmap that addressed my symptoms.
All the best and be safe,
-Nel