Psych appts?

Question

When i see my psychiatrist it is usually 30mins long. She will ask a few questions and there is always one question that strikes a chord and I feel myself starting to open up. But the appt ends and Im walking out on the street and I feel vulnerable and like I didnt get to tell her that I feel like crap. That I fight with myself everyday trying to decide whether or not to continue with everything. I want her to know how alone I am. I just dont know what to say. What do I say?

Answer 1

Hey!

First, most PSYCHIARTRIST appointments are either 15 or 30 minutes long. They are for medication management. She sound not be doing THERAPY in that short time period.

You need to get a therapist who has appointments generally 45-50 minutes long to help you with other stuff.

Tell your psychiatrist that she is stimulating you too much with her questions and that you would prefer to keep her sessions to medication management.

Some psychiatrists do therapy but it is 45-50 minutes. Find out if she wants to change. If not, don't worry, most don't.

Find a good therapist who is used to counseling.

Answer 2

Ask her if you can have hour long sessions. Most psychiatric appts are 50 minutes long (they have to have breaks between appts). Ask her at the beginning of the appt if you could start out the therapy session and then tell her how alone you feel. You must tell y our that you can't decide whether or not to continue with everything. This sounds suicidal. You are probably not on medicines that are effective for you. There are MANY psych meds and I am sure that there is help out there. Remember than depression is a chemical imbalance. It does not have anything to do with "pullling yourself up by your bootstraps". It is an imbalance that can be corrected with meds. If you get on the appropriate meds you will feel completely different about life. I urge you to address your suicidal tendencies immediately with your psychiatrist. If you call and say your are suicidal, they will get you an appt that day, or they should.

Answer 3

I go through the same thing with each appt. Walking out before i have an opportunity to settle things enough so i can move on and engage with other parts of my life, and it backfires on me at times. This makes me not want to open up the next time, in fear that i will be "left open/vulnerable". You are not alone - just wanted to let you know that. Sorry i cannot help further. The nurse has some good points -
I do find that writing things down before hand a help- if you could write, and allow your psych. to read what you wrote, that may save some time and give you more of an opportunity to talk and receive guidance.

Answer 4

I happen to work with behavioral health doctors, hope this helps....
I think you need to take control of the meeting from the start. Let her know that the last couple of times you see him/her that you felt you had not got anything out of the meeting. if you can't tell it like it is, write down everything you want to say before the next meeting.
If neither of these techniques work, you should find another doctor. They are there for you, if you don't initiate the conversation you will not accomplish your goal to a happier life...
Stay strong and step up, say what you feel.

Answer 5

Listen to me you can extend your app. or start to keep a record of what you talked about in your last session and by all means open up to her she is not a mind reader...tell her how alone you are that is what she is there for and you are paying for her services so tell her ,just say it like it is.....do it ....luv kra

Answer 6

it's unusual for therapy appointments to only be 30 minutes. most are offered in 45 minute, 50 minute, or 90 minute intervals. ask her if you can have a longer appointment