I suffer from moderate to sever social anxiety disorder, i think i have add, and also depression, although i think some things could be combined like add because im depressed im not really add w.e what im wondering is i have been going to a psychologist for about 5 weeks now (5 1hr visits) now i feel like i have run out of things to say what am i suposed to do and when will i be put on meds i want to try somehting to help me but she has never mentioned it. also im 17 so im not sure what they perscribe or even how the process works. please help
2007-03-21 10:50:34 · 4 answers · asked by zachleez 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Hello:
Actually,if I am not mistaken,a psychiatrist is the only one who can prescribe medication for depression or other things,not a psychologist! A psychiatrist is a doctor and as far as I know,they are the only ones in mental health who can prescribe medications for their patients!
However,before you are prescribed anything,you will be very closely monitored by your psychologist and then if they feel that you need to be on mental health medications,then they will refer you to a psychiatrist who can actually prescribe the medications that you may need! You will be under a treatment plan by your psychologist and they will closely monitor your progress. As I just said if your psychologist feels that you need to be on medications for depression,anxiety,or whatever else you may be suffering from,then they will refer you to a psychiatrist for further evaluation and medical treatment! I hope this has been helpful and good luck!! ;-)
2007-03-21 11:04:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unlikely, the document could simply select a different cure. There are umpteen special varieties of meds, and regulate the dosage if the document desired too (Or you asked it ). Best Wishes. Mars Mission.
2016-09-05 11:03:17 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think that you need to see a psychiatrist to be put on meds. i had a psychologist who i would talk to about my problems and a psychiatrist who prescribed meds and monitored them. they worked in conjunction with each other and myself in my treatment process.
2007-03-21 11:07:01 · answer #3 · answered by nuzzlebumpkins 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DO NOT TAKE MEDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
2007-03-21 10:55:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋