I have been diagnosed as having anxiety and depression, but I'm wondering, apart from being told you have it by a psychologist, is there any physical way it can be diagnosed?
I'm fairly certain that brain scans and the like don't work for this, but what about some kind of computer analysis/programs? I have seen some kind of computer analysis, where they put electrodes on your head and it shows what parts of the brain light up when different tasks or things are simulated. Doubtful that could show dopamine or serotonin levels but wondering if there's anything similar. I wouldn't mind this done, not just for my depression, but for my behavior/personality as well be honest. Anyway, just thought I'd throw this out there on here, see what thoughts or what people know on this, as I would like some actual proper diagnosis of what's going on with me, so I can try and really identify what's going on. Although anything of this nature wouldn't be available on the NHS (as I'm in the U.K) and would cost a fair bit privately.
I'm fairly certain that brain scans and the like don't work for this, but what about some kind of computer analysis/programs? I have seen some kind of computer analysis, where they put electrodes on your head and it shows what parts of the brain light up when different tasks or things are simulated. Doubtful that could show dopamine or serotonin levels but wondering if there's anything similar. I wouldn't mind this done, not just for my depression, but for my behavior/personality as well be honest. Anyway, just thought I'd throw this out there on here, see what thoughts or what people know on this, as I would like some actual proper diagnosis of what's going on with me, so I can try and really identify what's going on. Although anything of this nature wouldn't be available on the NHS (as I'm in the U.K) and would cost a fair bit privately.