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Isolation as diagnosis

Posted by lsittll @lsittll, Oct 11, 2020

I have had social workers who feel like I must go to senior centers to make friends because I am 60. Because I do not do this and have many friends they diagnose me as isolated. I do not stay inside all day. Weather permitting I go outside, walking on the bus and getting groceries. I get to see people and make casual friends. This is isolation? have now started to take part in discussions on Mayo Clinic Connect. Mayo Connect is a wonderful resource for persons to make friends and receive support!

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Hank | @jesfactsmon | Nov 3, 2020
In reply to @lsittll "@erikas You have done a very good job and fully answered my question. I didn't think..." + (show)
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@erikas

You have done a very good job and fully answered my question. I didn't think there was or could be such a diagnosis as isolation. My current counselor only knows the diagnosis seems puzzled and knows nothing about my childhood and my isolation then. She asks weekly if I feel isolated. The next time she asks I will need to respond as Ginger said and I will also need to say that was only in childhood.

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@lsittll
I agree you definitely need to say something to this therapist. I'd suggest being diplomatic about it when you do it. People, unfortunately, can be touchy, and there is no benefit to you in introducing any element of conflict between you two, as you are seeing this person to gain something positive from them. I think I would just try to say, without any hint of anger, "I am not isolated. Let's move past that" Or something similar. Hank

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sears | @sears | Nov 3, 2020

I personally wouldn’t be diplomatic. She has no business dictating to you. Suggestions are one thing, diagnosing you with a condition you don’t have because you don’t follow her orders is another. I’m 68 and would have zero interest in joint a seniors group. Great for others. just not my style.

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