2006-12-21 05:49:33 · 10 answers · asked by b 4 in Health ➔ Mental Health
what do you feel it takes to be a psychiatrist?
At least 12 years of College, Medical school, Internship and Residency.
Also, a psychiatrist must be able listen to people with out judgment and recommend appropriate treatment. The human mind is the most complex of all. The study of Human behavior is very complex.
Think about this for moment: A psychiatrist must treat simple compulsions, minor behavior problems and then give an expert opinion concerning the sanity of a person who has committed multiple homicides.
There was a Great Movie called *Nuts* with Barbra Streisand. She was charged with murder and sent to a Mental Hospital by a
psychiatrist. She finally won her case by reason of self defense.
The Movie was based on an actual event in New York City.
Good question.
Sandy
2006-12-21 06:19:20 · answer #1 · answered by Mav 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have depression too. I'm actually bipolar. It helps to exercise and go to Church, temple, whatever your religion may be. Maybe you're not on a medication that helps you. Alot of people don't understand that it's a chemical imbalance so they'll try to make you feel bad. Don't listen to the people on here. I know what you're going through. If you drink, don't do it anymore. If you do drugs, don't do it anymore. These are downers. Get out with your friends and do something fun. If you keep active and healthy, you should be fine. Sometimes antidepressants have adverse effects. I was put on prozac and I grabbed a razor and cut myself up. Sick I know. But I hate to see people w/depression problems because I know how much it hurts. Try a different psychiatrist. I've had 5 altogether before I found a good one. Some of them are quacks. Sounds like you need a better one and definitely start seeing a therapist. You NEED psychotherapy along w/a psychiatrist when you have depression. Keep a journal as well to see why you're feeling down.
2016-05-23 05:48:29 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A set of skills, values, and experiences that most real-life psychiatrists lack.
Sorry for the cynicism but it's based on bitter experience.
2006-12-21 05:54:58 · answer #3 · answered by mrsgavanrossem 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BE A GOOD LISTENER!!!! AND THINK ABOUT WHAT THE HELL YOU ARE DOING!!!!
I'm not talking about listening to your patient whine about her boyfriend. That's for the therapist. I mean take your patient seriously when she tells you for the ninth time that the Zoloft is not working anymore. Don't treat mentally ill people like they are stupid. Most of us a lucid most of the time. Mentally ill rarely means insane. And beware of people who are trying to make up excuses for you to give them more Xanax, when they are addicted and want it all the time rather than using it like it is supposed to be used, for crises only, until the antidepressant, anti-psychotic, or mood stabilizer kicks in. Emphasize patient education and make sure they have good support from someone who is not an idiot because treatment can fail if your patient goes home to redneck who tells them that they should be able to pull out of this on their own. Beginning treatment can be a hard transition at first but emphasize that getting well is worth it.
. . . . . from someone who knows way too much about this subject . . . . . . . .
2006-12-21 06:12:18 · answer #4 · answered by Buttercup Rocks! 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
About 7 years of school and a desire to help people.
2006-12-21 05:53:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't feel but I know that it takes a Ph D
2006-12-21 06:05:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
THE PATIENCE TO LISTEN TO 90% BULLSHIT SO THAT YOU CAN HELP THE 10%OF PEOPLE WHO REALLY NEED IT
2006-12-21 14:48:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A medical degree and a little insanity...
2006-12-21 05:54:44 · answer #8 · answered by jonah 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
a diploma and a ruthless uses of meds
2006-12-21 05:52:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
wisdom and experience
2006-12-21 06:00:25 · answer #10 · answered by dustylee33 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋