I am encouraged that labels don't define. A definition suggests a permanent placement of trait and character. Yes.....I am aware that labels are attached to me. I attach some, my peers attach some and society attach some.
I need strength and resolve to act. By acting I really mean to be genuine in proactive living. My resolve is to place priority on living up to the label that our Lord has placed on me. THAT is is definition of trait and character I desire to act upon. Not there yet.
I think a lot of kids are overmedicated because of "diagnoses". (not sure of plural form of diagnosis). Parents are looking for an explanation for their kid's behavioral problem instead of considering the lack of guidance and/or discipline missing from a child's life. Maybe as adults, a diagnosis is a safety net for our own shortcomings, low self esteem, or lack of self control. So much easier to say that "well, I have such and such" rather than admit that I have some work to do on myself, or commit to long sessions of exercise, a change in diet, therapy, etc. We are complicated creatures!
You make some important points. It is important for medical providers to come to a diagnosis if possible in order to understand how best to treat. If we are not engaged with that specific purpose it is important to not put any weight in labels but instead see others and ourselves as unique and important individuals and then treat others from that perspective.
Thanks Ben. I agree with you completely and understand that a diagnosis may a huge relief to some with serious medical problems who may not know or understand the gravity of their situation. I feel blessed to have access to people who are so much smarter than I am.
I am encouraged that labels don't define. A definition suggests a permanent placement of trait and character. Yes.....I am aware that labels are attached to me. I attach some, my peers attach some and society attach some.
I need strength and resolve to act. By acting I really mean to be genuine in proactive living. My resolve is to place priority on living up to the label that our Lord has placed on me. THAT is is definition of trait and character I desire to act upon. Not there yet.
No one is there yet in this world. We are who God says we are or we float off detached from truth and reality.
I think a lot of kids are overmedicated because of "diagnoses". (not sure of plural form of diagnosis). Parents are looking for an explanation for their kid's behavioral problem instead of considering the lack of guidance and/or discipline missing from a child's life. Maybe as adults, a diagnosis is a safety net for our own shortcomings, low self esteem, or lack of self control. So much easier to say that "well, I have such and such" rather than admit that I have some work to do on myself, or commit to long sessions of exercise, a change in diet, therapy, etc. We are complicated creatures!
You make some important points. It is important for medical providers to come to a diagnosis if possible in order to understand how best to treat. If we are not engaged with that specific purpose it is important to not put any weight in labels but instead see others and ourselves as unique and important individuals and then treat others from that perspective.
Thanks Ben. I agree with you completely and understand that a diagnosis may a huge relief to some with serious medical problems who may not know or understand the gravity of their situation. I feel blessed to have access to people who are so much smarter than I am.
Me too.