all i want to do is address my issues, which have troubled me for 15 years, there abouts..what should i be expecting from my psychiatrist? should he diagnose me right away? what should i be asking?
2006-11-08 00:30:15 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
don't look for a diagnosis, just some practical ways to address your issues..
some good questions to ask are, how will (s)he AND you know when progress is being made- how will you evaluate the work you are doing together,
what trreatment options you have (meds or no meds or combination ... on-going psychiatry, or maybe your needs are better served by a psychologist, or other kind of counselor, does it make sense to involve others in treatment (it's often very helpful to involve your partner or other family members)
how long (s)he think you will require professional help...
and any other questions you might have, don't hesitate to ask... don't hold back because you're unsure if your questions are appropriate or not, (s)he will let you know...
good luck~
2006-11-08 00:35:33 · answer #1 · answered by Johnny 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I like what the other commenters said, and I agree. In addition, I'd like to say, as someone who's spoken to many psychologists, psychiatrists and counselors throughout the course of my life, once you've been going for a couple months, if you are not feeling like you're gaining any noticeable relief, try another therapist. Sometimes it's all about how well you relate to your therapist and whether or not they relate to you. I've learned SOMETHING from each of the people I've gotten help from, but some are tremendously helpful and some are just a little bit helpful. I wish you well on your journey of self discovery and I could recommend a ton of books that you'd likely love and gain much from!
2006-11-08 00:41:17 · answer #2 · answered by berdudget 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not voodoo. Just answer his questions in full and in detail. He is there to help you and diagnose you. In all likelihood he will tell you to go to a psychologist to sort out your issues you are dealing with and he may prescribe medication depending on the diagnosis ie depression, anxiety or whatever if he thinks you need it. It is not a big deal; you will just talk to someone really people smart.
2006-11-08 01:08:57 · answer #3 · answered by rachel_waves 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your psychiatrist will probably take a few sessions to get to know you and form a client relationship so both of you will trust each other.
2006-11-08 00:32:36 · answer #4 · answered by Chido 36 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you have a medical case such as schizophrenia, I don't think they will give you diagnosis. But again, without you saying what problems you have, I don't know what to tell you. You don't have to worry about what to say though. They are very good about getting information out of you without saying much.
2006-11-08 00:35:52 · answer #5 · answered by spot 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The diagnosis may take time, so don't be impatient. the best thing for you is to just be totally and completely honest, otherwise you'll never be able to get the help that you need.
2006-11-08 00:32:23 · answer #6 · answered by czekoskwigel 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You will just talk and they will try to get you to reveal the problems without talking directly about it.
2006-11-08 00:33:18 · answer #7 · answered by Gone fishin' 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
www.rethink.org.............tells you how to approach your doctors for the best results
2006-11-08 01:14:16 · answer #8 · answered by MotherKittyKat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋