what type of doctor should I see about dealing with stress?

Question

I would like to see a specialist and maybe get a prescription to help me deal with problems of stress and anixety. I'm snapping at family member, withdrawn and I can't relax.

Answer 1

You need to see a psychiatrist. They will listen to your details about your past and the problems you are having in the present and presciribe you something that will help! If you want someone to talk to that is unbiased see a lisenced mental health counselor/therapist. I'm seeing both for stress and other things. It helps alot. If you dont have time to go to a psychiatrist go to a regular doctor. They can presribe you something but it wont be as accurate as a psychiatrist. Also ask your doctor for breathing techniques. They help me alot. Good luck!

Answer 2

You may not need medication so start with a license psyhologist who will refer you to a psychiatrist if you need medication. The first is a PhD, the second an MD. But even with mood elevating psychotropic medications, counseling is vital to get to the root of your problems. Been there, done that!

Sounds like you are depressed, which includes anxiety, high levels of anger, social withdrawl, inabiity to sleep, and high response to stress.

If you don't have insurance coverage, look up under the State, for the Division of Mental health (or hygiene) and call the local office for an intake appointment. Their fee should be on a sliding fee scale.

Answer 3

I am sorry that you are feeling stress and anxiety. You should probably see your regular physician or ob/gyn first. They can diagnose any possible physical problems and also prescribe anti-anxiety or anti-depressants. If you wish to see a physician for more emotional and psychological support then you would want to see a counselor. A counselor could be a social worker (MSW), psychologist (not M.D.) or psychiatrist (M.D.) You could see your pastor. Only M.D.'s can prescribe medications, but many MSW's and psychologists are in practices that also have M.D.'s so could prescribe medications. Also, if someone does prescribe anti-anxiety or anti-depressant medication you must take it consistently and probably for up to 2 weeks to see/feel a difference. And generally, just because you feel better, you shouldn't stop taking the drug. Ask your physician about these type of things. Hope this helps.

Answer 4

It's better to try and determine what is causing you to feel this way and make changes in whatever it is that causes these feelings.

Quite often these issues are environmental and not physical.

Too many these days expect to have a miracle cure by medicating themselves and in essence all they are doing is just masking the root issues.

If you feel you need medical assistance, best thing would be to discuss this with your general physician and ask opinion on which specialist (if any) you should consult.

Answer 5

that is all very mild stuff ,
just go to a therapist ,or even a regular Doctor,
they can handle that

for much worse symptoms you see a psychiatrist

Answer 6

A therapist.

Answer 7

general practitioner. Could be thyroid, not mental at all,.

Answer 8

psycologist or psychiatrist

Answer 9

you gp can hanle that