I'm 15 and my Mom has booked a psychiatry appointment behind my back and sneakily been going to see counsellers about me.
I haven't been to school or around my friends in a year - i can't explain why- just don't want to be judged around them.
I feel like everyone is talking about me a lot.
If i did go to the psychiatrist what would they do? how do they evaluate you? Will they send me away?
How can i outsmart them?
2007-01-09 04:44:36 · 13 answers · asked by MiSSLALA 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Don't take an adversarial stance. They are there to help you talk out your problem (Agoraphobia, fear of crowds/social interaction) and help you come to grips with it.
it's not about outsmarting them, they aren't seeking to put you away. They want to help you be more comfortable with going out in the world.
2007-01-09 04:50:08 · answer #1 · answered by Jay 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry,you don't need to try to "outsmart" them. Your Mom is doing this out of love and concern for you and for your future. Be cooperative,talk with the psychiatrist(a good one will talk and LISTEN very well) and the two of you or three(with your Mom) will determine the best route to take(homeschooling,GED,different school-basically to explore all options. Imagine your future if you stay on the path you are on and imagine how you would like your future to be. Compare the two and then set a small goal for the future you want and a step to take NOW to have that future someday. It sounds like everyone WANTS to be on YOUR side. So let them help! If there's no problem then that,too,will become obvious. Be optimistic and don't worry. Don't LIE(you don't have to)and your future can be everything you ever dreamed of. Start fantasizing about your deepest desires and try to make them come true(friends, a husband,career options,future holidays,presents you would like-DREAM BIG!). Also, we are all,even as adults,uncomfortable with "being judged" and we think sometimes others are talking about us behind our backs(and, truth be told,sometimes they are but MOST of the time they are not and have the exact same fears about being talked about). We all are much more similar than we realize with the same feelings and insecurities. You will survive and be strong and someday able to help others because of your life experiences. Good luck!
2007-01-09 05:01:55 · answer #2 · answered by lady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Typically they try to figure out your "y's". Why you do what you do and such. No they wont send you away unless you try to stab someone with a pencil or something. Outsmarting? That depends on the quack. Hopefully you wont have to. Some can actually treat you like a person and not a large rodent that talks.
I like the doctors usually they are a lot of fun. Enjoy yourself if you can.
Ps... My experience at 15 was that everyone was always talking about everyone else but no one every really listened to 'talk' cuz everyone was always worried about themselves too much to care. Shine the spotlight on everyone else cuz your scared of being noticed kind of thing. gl.
2007-01-09 05:00:17 · answer #3 · answered by CP 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He will evaluate you by asking you questions. Unless you are thinking about hurting yourself or someone else, they have no reason to send you away.
Mainly psychiatrists just prescribe medicine. He will probably give you an anxiety medicine or something like that. And you will probably be referred for counseling to talk about your feelings and why you are so concerned with what others think about you.
If you no longer want to socialize, it might not be a bad idea to go. At least give it a chance.
2007-01-09 05:59:28 · answer #4 · answered by Lewis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are thinking about outsmarting them, you won't succeed. Take the opportunity for what it is ... your mother cares about your well-being and it appears you might have a problem. The fact you "feel everyone is talkiing about" you is a bit odd. That you've acted on that irrational feeling by being away from school and friends seems abnormal.
2007-01-09 05:06:31 · answer #5 · answered by morahastits 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds to me like you have a social disorder like obsessive compulsive disorder combined with phobias. Psychiatrist will just talk to you. They will help you get released from your fears.
My daughter suffered from panic attacks. My mother suffered with a phobia where she wouldn't leave the house. She didn't like anyone. She didn't want to talk to anyone but her family.
Don't try to outsmart the psychiatrist because she is going to help you. She will make life easier for you. She will make your mom understand so your mother can help you also.
Do you have a Bible? Get the Bible and read the Book of John or read the Proverbs or Psalms. Pray and ask God to help you. There is nothing wrong with just saying, "Lord have mercy on me."
You are going to feel so much better. Wait and see. May the Lord bless you and heal you soon.
2007-01-09 04:59:00 · answer #6 · answered by Jeancommunicates 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They will most definitely NOT send you away unless you are suicidal and will be endangering yourself or others.
They will just talk to you and they will be kind (well most psyhiatrists are nice, some may be not, but you will most likely get a nice one). You can vent to them about how you feel and why you've been isolating yourself.
By the way, I can guess they'll diagnose you with Social Anxiety Disorder, I have that too.
2007-01-09 04:53:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just play along. Psychiatrists get paid loads of money to say "uh huh" over and over.
Read some self help books, and ask if the psychiatrist likes them. Ask what they think about clowns like Anthony Robbins, that Mars and Venus nut, and Dale Carnegie. Pretend like you want to be a psychiatrist when you grow up. Get them talking.
Oh, and compliment everyone. If you say nice things about people, they're less likely to call you nuts (unless they're nuts).
They won't send you away, loads of people see shrinks.
p.s. avoid any drugs they prescribe you. especially if you think you're sane. those drugs can become addictive, and mess with your head. Just put it nicely, like "I just say no to drugs" or flush them down the toilet when no one's looking.
2007-01-09 06:08:52 · answer #8 · answered by dude 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-28 12:56:21 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no textbook to tell the Psychiatrist how to handle your situation.
The obvious is that you will be asked questions in an attempt to determine the cause of your anti-social behaviour.
2007-01-09 04:50:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋