If someone is depressed, and they tell their doctor what they are feeling, the symptoms, what will the doctor do? Will they do weird tests?
2007-03-15 06:03:47 · 9 answers · asked by Kari R 5 in Health ➔ Mental Health
At a guess, I would say you are worried about having to go through a lot of tests, huh?
Let me put your mind at ease. I was diagnosed with chemical depression about 8 years ago, and when I told my doctor, he had me do a blood test to narrow the field of medications I might not be able to tolerate, and then began prescribing antidepressants.
I say he began prescribing antidepressants because at first it's a hit-or-miss with what will work. You may have side affects from one med, or not have any affects at all, or you might hit it right the first go around.
I went through 5 different meds before landing with Wellbutrin. The first three had side effects, the fourth caused my depression to become dangerously unstable- yes, that is a possible side effect of antidepressants. They can have the opposite affect you desire. It all depends on your chemistry.
Anyway, you don't go through a battery of tests, other than a simple blood test. He may also recommend counseling. I would also.
I hope you get better.
2007-03-15 06:23:20 · answer #1 · answered by glen w 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They wont do any weird tests.. they wont make you bend over and cough or anything like that.. they will most likely ask you a couple of standard questions. Based on your answers and reactions they might refer you to a counsellor or put you on medication.
2007-03-15 13:22:53 · answer #2 · answered by Angel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No weird test only questions that you should answer truthfully. I have been treated for years .It helps to talk to people .
2007-03-15 14:19:23 · answer #3 · answered by paws4shy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the doctor will ask a lot of questions and based on your answers may send you in for therapy. if not that, they may give you medication. if it's bad enough you may collect a check thru ssi good luck!
2007-03-15 13:08:05 · answer #4 · answered by i hate undies! 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. They will usually recommend a therapist or prescribe an anti-depressive drug.
2007-03-15 13:21:52 · answer #5 · answered by stargazer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More then likely, put you on meds. I feel your pain, and wish i had some meds right about now. Good luck either :)
2007-03-15 13:12:23 · answer #6 · answered by dralls4lyf 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no they don't run any tests they usually juet ask if it runs in the family and more than likely put you meds.
2007-03-16 15:31:52 · answer #7 · answered by loonygirl46 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. But they may refer them to a psychiatrist who simply talks to the patient to determine their status.
2007-03-15 13:07:52 · answer #8 · answered by Twigward 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they just listen to you and take your money for that (it's not very "weird", isnt it ?lol)
2007-03-15 13:08:46 · answer #9 · answered by ann_hehe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋