When a label starts shaping who you think you are

Описание: In this conversation, Stacie Spiler explores the complex relationship between diagnosis and identity. She discusses how a diagnosis can initially provide relief but may gradually morph into an identity that limits personal agency and self-understanding. The conversation highlights the generational impact of labelling, particularly on children, and raises critical questions about the implications of diagnosis in shaping one's sense of self and possibilities for the future.

Takeaways

A diagnosis can provide initial relief but may become limiting.
When a diagnosis becomes an identity, agency is lost.
People often check in with their diagnosis instead of their feelings.
Labels can close off curiosity and resilience.
Children diagnosed early may struggle with identity formation.
Understanding oneself shouldn't mean losing personal agency.
Diagnosis should not replace one's relationship with themselves.
The shift from self-awareness to label reliance is subtle but impactful.
Agency is about personal authorship, not just external validation.
The conversation about diagnosis is generational and significant.

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