Wow. I used to have SLS. A divorce sorted that out though J I think that GP definitely knew what he was doing J Paula From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Liz Sent: 19 June 2013 21:36 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] Chronic Embitterment I knew a GP if a life eons ago before CBT was seemingly "invented" who used to term this as SLS (shit life syndrome) ... people permanently disgruntled with their circumstances. He used to tell them to go get a life (actually it was probably a nicer string of words to that effect!) ... I think he was ahead of his times. :) Regards Liz On 19 Jun 2013, at 19:28, sharon naylor <[log in to unmask]> wrote: Blimey - what are the symptoms cos I think I have it...? On a serious note, I have seen loads of people that would fit this description, (I think we all have?)undoubtedly adversely affected by their view on life and work, all on SSRIs, some for years, been through all traditional approaches inc CBT, none responding that well to said Txs as their "situation" (work or domestic) remains the same and unlikely to change through circumstances, inertia, apathy or the notion of having "no choice". Interesting....... ________________________________ Date: Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:38:20 +0000 From: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] Chronic Embitterment To: [log in to unmask] My OHP thinks this is a ‘faddish’ diagnosis and challenged Tom Sensky when he heard him talk on the subject. I’d have to agree that whilst some people are likely to become embittered I am not sure that you can put it in the same category as depression and anxiety and actually call it a condition…. 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From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of janet oneill Sent: 19 June 2013 18:21 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] Chronic Embitterment Hi I went to a lecture on this that was interesting - I haven't got the questionaire electronically but here is the underpinning research article I was told by an OHP that he writes this diagnosis on the certificate for ill health Janet On Wed, Jun 19, 2013 at 11:21 AM, Davis,Lynn (Occ Health) <[log in to unmask]> wrote: Morning All, Can I ask if anyone has come across a diagnosis of Chronic Embitterment especially in cases going for early ill health retirement? We have two cases currently undergoing the EIHR route both with this diagnosis. On another note I am aware the DSM V has been published, and it is expected that this condition will received ' official status' in this, has anyone got confirmation of this? Thanks Lynn ******************************** Please remove this footer before replying. 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