I was just wanting to know what kind of test he does to determine what you need? Do they do a physical exam or just ask you questions?
2006-07-30 04:48:13 · 13 answers · asked by goduke28734 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
They do a physical exam to make sure the depression and anxiety isn't masking an underlying condition. Then they ask you questions, or ask you to fill out a little questionnaire. If it is determined you have depression or anxiety, you are put on a low dose of medicine. This is closely monitored to determine if it is the correct dose. You are also referred to a counseling service to work on what is causing the depression and anxiety.
2006-07-30 04:53:24 · answer #1 · answered by PuttPutt 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He/She'll ask you questions about what you're going through. Maybe you'll have to fill out a survey. If you are starting, please keep in mind to follow your dosage instructions without deviation. All anti-depressants have some kind of side effect and will take a few weeks before you start feeling better. It's very important during this time to do 2 things:
1. Keep taking the medicine no matter what. Playing around with the dosages is very dangerous.
2. Tell the doctor if you are having difficult side-effects.
2006-07-30 04:55:29 · answer #2 · answered by Good Times, Happy Times... 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the doctor , sometimes he just askes questions, there are blood tests as well, but not everyone does them. Sometimes I guess they feel they are not necessary. Don't worry it is not traumatic, just be honest with your anwers so you get the right help for you. Some depressions or anxiety's are caused by physical illness and it is important to know the cause. thyroid dysfucntion can be one cause to rule out.
2006-07-30 04:56:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-16 02:41:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well they are supposed to ask questions and take a blood test but I'm scared df needles so I told the doctor he could keep the pills and that I didn't need them that bad so he decided to give me the pills anyway without the blood test.
2006-07-30 04:53:56 · answer #5 · answered by Dustin D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when i needed anxiety meds we just talked. he asked me a list of questions, we talked about my sleep, crying spells, the reasons why it would get triggered. then he gave me three sample packs to start on and was to come back in three weeks to see how i was doing. they helped me so much. if you think you might need to go on something, go ahead and go talk to your doctor. the pills just quieted my mind and allowed me to calm down in a time of my life when i couldn't stop being anxious (my husband is in iraq)
2006-07-30 04:55:51 · answer #6 · answered by lighting goddess 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They will do blood tests and ask you a series of questions.
2006-07-30 04:51:54 · answer #7 · answered by tigergirl301 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My doctor didn't do any tests. I just described my panic attacks and anxiety to him and he gave me Zoloft right away.
2006-07-30 16:08:28 · answer #8 · answered by Crushgal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he didnt do any tests or ask me tough questions he straight away gave me the meds
2006-07-30 04:59:48 · answer #9 · answered by Moy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just ask questions, maybe a blood test to check for chemical imbalances
2006-07-30 04:50:56 · answer #10 · answered by jyd9999 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋