I was recently diagnosed with depression and i am taking tablets 4 it but im told that i need to talk to a pshciatrist. but part of my problem is i find it hard to comunicate with people and i am very shy because i cant trust people like i used to be able to. I am a lesbian that isnt exactly out of the closet yet and i find it very unatural because my older sister is also a lesbian but she is came out last year. So wat im hoping is that once i star talking to a pshciatrist i might be able to come to terms with my sexuality. can someone please give me another point of view to think about?
2006-12-15 18:35:46 · 5 answers · asked by hidden agenda 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
pretty complicated situation their huh? anyway, it really depends on you and the people you want to talk to.if you can handle your situation by your own then why talk to others but you have to think that carrying all your stuff alone is a burden inside. Its more easier to carry something with the help of a trusted friend ryt? About talking to psychiatrist is a big help, because they really know what to do and handle situation like yours so i suggest you see one, don't be afraid to blurt out everything to them because they are professionals, they are made for this stuff so its ok. about your sexuality, i dont think being a lesbian a problem, its your life, and it's your choice, it's what makes you happy so why hide. Open up girl! good luck;)
2006-12-15 18:58:54 · answer #1 · answered by cp 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's been shown that adding therapy to medication in treatment of depression is a great help. Depression is a serious disease and it can be quite debilitating, but it is also very treatable, the fact that you have decided to seek help and that you are talking about it is a very positive sign.
My question is were you diagnosed by a Psychiatrist (an MD that specializes in psychiatry) or by your primary care doctor (MD who is a general practitioner), who is prescribing your medication?
I think it is a great idea to get in touch with a Psychiatrist if you haven't seen one yet and are being treated with antidepressants by your primary care doctor. It does sound like you have a complicated situation so seeing a specialist is a good idea. (I don't mean to be cynical but depression is a lot of times misdiagnosed and mistreated by PMD's)
A psychiatrist can prescribe medication and do therapy as well. Some choose to manage the medication part and have the therapy be done with a therapist (clinical psychologist).
You have to find a therapist that you can trust and establish a good therapeutic relationship with. This is a very personal thing. You might want to look for someone with more experience in areas that concern you. What is important is that you have to keep with it because a "therapeutic relationship" is different than having a heart to heart with your best friend, your therapist should push you in some area, explore subjects that are uncomfortable and eventually make progress, which is why trust is very important.
I hope this helps a little bit and I wish you the best of luck. Let me know if I can be of anymore help.
2006-12-16 03:17:46 · answer #2 · answered by neuron finder 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talking really does help not only with depression but more importantly in figuring yourself out and learning to accept, respect, and love yourself for the wonderful thing that simply is you. Understanding why you are depressed can go a long way managing it without needing medication.
Check with a local LGBT center for a listing of gay friendly therapists. They are out there. Look for one that you have a good rapport and a sense the you may be able to trust. If you're not comfortable with the first one, interview another. Depression makes it hard to trust, but learning to trust again can have an integral role in helping you feel better about yourself and life in general.
Your not alone, so reach out to those who can best help.
2006-12-16 02:51:48 · answer #3 · answered by Alex62 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
talking to someone is a great help. seeing a psychiatrist is a good idea. i wonder who ordered your medication for you. if it was a g p , it would be a good idea to discuss your medication treatment with a psychiatrist not a GP. a psychiatrist has more knowledge and experience with medication treatment than a GP. please be open and honest with your psychiatrist and trust him. if you are having difficulty with your sexual orientation, and having difficulty excepting it, then that in itself, can cause you your depression. talking to a mental health professional is maybe all you need medications are good for organic depression, but yours could be cognitive. there is nothing wrong with being a lesbian, homosexuality is found in different forms of nature. what would be unnatural for you is to deny , or not accept you sexuallity, which in turn can cause a lot of problems for you. just think you are as good as anybody, you just have to accept the way you are. good luck to you. hope you feel better
2006-12-16 08:52:55 · answer #4 · answered by zeek 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to talk to God . go in your prayer closet and say lord help me i have lost control and i wan't to regain myself. i respect you for who u r and lord i just need your help.i can't judge you cause i myself commit alot of sins and for a moment i was confused but after be on both sides of the fence i decided to like them long and hard not split and wet that was my choice . so just talk to God he will help you find your way through. have a blessed night. if want to talk about hers my adress arnetta_pugh@yahoo.com i wish u much happiness in the near future
2006-12-16 02:50:35 · answer #5 · answered by mizpew 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋