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Sep 14 2012: Raymond, I understand the reluctance to accept the DSM -5. The critism i hear is that there are too many diagnosis'. Is this because the industry is creating more digagnosis'? Or are we just learning more? I do know that Big Pharma creates conditions, my favorite, "do you suffer from low T?" They are referring to the natural decrease in Testosterone as a man gets older. My Doc says every time one of those commercials air, he get at least three calls about it the next day.

At its core the DSM is a guide. Doesn't it really rely on the practioner? I've been in and around the psychology world all my life. My mom & 2 aunts all psychologists. The hype is that their are fundamental changes in diagnosis this time around. I can't wait to see if is progress or more illnesses.