if you think you have depression will a doctor make you see a therapist?

Question

i think im depressed ive been this way for a while now i thought it went away cause i felt a bit better but it just seems worse now. i wanna get treated for it but i dont want to see a therapist if i talk to my doctor about it will he make me see one

Answer 1

Your doctor may not be qualified to treat depression. In most cases, many are misdiagnosed and the depression conitnues untreated.

You may want to discuss your reservations about seeing a therapist with your primary care doctor. He/she may be able to work with you in overcoming your fears.

By establishing an open communication with your doctor from the very beginning, you can help strengthen your doctor/patient relationship, and can help you get the proper treatment you need.

This, in turn, will help you get faster relief – which is what it’s all about.

Take care and good luck!

Answer 2

ok, you DON"T want to go on antidepressants. Much of the time they worsen the depression causing people to go off the deep end and kill themselves though they wouldn't normally. You ALWAYS have a choice. The depression can't kill you. Only you can do that and if you can step out of yourself you will see that you don't want to. Not really. I know that because you are here, scared, asking for help. I've been there. I'm not preaching, I'm sharing. There are hotlines you can call that will help you. I'd say the best help would be to find a pastor at a church. They have so much hope and faith. Don't let someone give you medication even if they're a doctor. It's a lie that your family doesn't care. You aren't lying but it's not true. They love you they just don't believe anything's wrong because they don't want to believe it. I'm 17 also and the feelings will go away with time as long as you are honest and you remind yourself when it gets to it's worst that you won't always feel this way, you haven't always felt this way, it' will end. I just prayed for you and I will continue to do so because I know God hears everyone's prayers. No matter who they are or what they've done or said to Him. And I know that He loves you and He loves your life. It's precious. You are precious.

Answer 3

All a person can ever do in this world for you is open a door they can not make you walk through it. There are results to every action you take tho. I have a mental illness schizophrenia and I do not see a therapist but I do go to a day rehab program for people with mental illness. I love it and I find that it has helped me to learn things I never thought I would have learned by this age. I feel like I have the mind state of a 70 year old in the body of a 20 year old its wonderful. Depression is a major battle I suggest you find all the tools and supports you can to win the battle and it is very much winable if you take it one step at a time.

Answer 4

I don't think your physician can MAKE you see a therapist, however it does help! All the medication in the world can't help if you don't talk to someone about it. It's the combination of the two things that works the best. Medication can help even out a chemical imbalance (if there is one), and a therapist can help you work through issues that you may not even know are bothering you. You may have to try a few different ones to find a person you can relate to well, but don't give up...once you find a good one, it's worth it! Prayers & good luck to you!!

Answer 5

Hi - it usually takes a physician or a psychologist more than one session to diagnose clinical depression in a patient. Clinical depression is a serious mood disorder that should be treated from different angles not just by administering a pill. As you are not giving much information on the symptoms you are experiencing and how long you have been experiencing them I cannot really say what is the likely cause of your mood swings. I would be careful in using the word 'depression' as this would imply a clinical condition. Sometimes we all experience mood swings or 'blues' in our lives. These can be caused by major changes in our lives (death of a relative for example or losing a job) or hormonal imbalances (for example pregnancy ). A MD should be able to assess what is the likely cause of your mood swings and suggest a treatment. Sometimes the treatment is as simple as a serotonin booster (for example for post-winter blues), in other cases some blood tests may be required if the MD suspects other causes for the mood swings (hormonal, thyroid etc).
A therapist is not always necessary but if your MD suspects the causes of your moods are not just physical he might suggest you to see one. Remember: MD can only suggest a therapist and you are not obliged to actually see one.
My advice to you is go and see your doctor, explain your symptoms, try to recall as many details as you can and also try to be as honest as you can as the more elements available the better and quicker the diagnosis.
Good luck!

Answer 6

Oh, you learned that age old adage is true "Wherever you go there you are". Running away never makes things better even if you just pretend it's for a nice getaway.

Best to tell the Doc and ask if therapy is right for you. Therapy is a great tool for learning about yourself!

Your Medical doctor can not make you see a therapist but, he can refuse to medicate you. Some General Practitioners do not want to prescribe antidepressants.

Answer 7

you don't ever have to talk to a therapist, but it would likely be very helpful. some doctors will prescribe medicines without your seeing a therapist, but most are reluctant to.

I'd advise you to see a therapist if that is what your doctor suggests. therapy is not something to be scared of or embarrassed by - it doesn't mean something is wrong with you - it just means you are actually brave enough to sort out life's problems (that everyone has).

but no, your doctor can't MAKE you go see one (unless you threaten to kill yourself or someone else - then you'll be sent to the hospital)

Answer 8

I would talk to someone. If you want to talk to your doctor, then good, please go talk to your doctor. If your doctor says you should see a therapist, tell your doctor why you don't want to. Just because a doctor says you need to see one does not mean you have to go see one. You are still in control over your life after all. I think the important thing at this time is to talk to someone about your depressed feelings, because it sounds like you want some assistance.
By the way, you can e-mail me if you like, too.

Answer 9

While your GP might prescribe you an anti-depressant without recommending you see a psychologist or psychiatrist it is highly advisable that you do see one; you really should see a psychiatrist if you are going to take a medication.
Your general practitioner may be able to give you some advice but he or she isn't equipped to help you with something like depression; you should have sessions with someone regularly to help you through this who specializes in mental health. And if you are going to take a medication you should have it monitored by a psychiatrist; taking any medication like that is something that must be taken seriously, I personally dislike the thought of any family doctor just prescribing an anti-depressant without giving a referral.
There is nothing wrong with seeking the help of a therapist, someone who knows how to help you because they went to school specifically for that purpose.
If you choose to see one (because it is still your choice) you should be proud of yourself.
I wish you the best of luck.

Answer 10

Your doctor cannot MAKE you do anything. However, be fore warned, taking medications is not the total solution, all they do is enable you to think clearly, they do nothing to solve the problem that is causing the depression to begin with, for that, you need therapy. So, while he may prescribe an antidepressant for you, if you do not seek counselling to determine the root cause of your depression, you will find that it requires ever increasing dosages of the antidepressant to maintain your mood and eventually, they will not work for you at all. Suggest you stop fooling yourself, stop denying that you need help, and seek the assistance of a therapist to help you find and deal with the root cause of your depression.