Suggestions for find a psychologist....?

Question

So I have come to the conclusion that my depression has come back and I have been feeling lots of anxiety. I have been through this before and just went to my "normal family" doctor before. While he did help some, the only outcome was to take pills. I took paxil for two years then got off them about a year ago. I have struggled since then and thought about getting back on them. At the same time, I feel like I would benefit from a regular psychologist. What's some important traits (I don't know the exact word) to look for when it comes to finding a psychologist that is fit for you? I don't want to just open a telephond book and pick one. My thinking is a bit off (extremem thoughts, over analytical etc)- would CBT therapy help? I want to do this without the need of pills and I know it's a lot of work but I can do this. My emotions feel stuck, like a clogged toliet, and I am student but have absolutely no motivation to go or do work. I think I need to focus on myself right now....

um to the last guy who left a message, I'm not a pill popper. I stopped taking paxil a year ago. My question wasn't about how to "cure" depression but how to look for a shrink that could help= without the use of drugs. Sometimes it's necessary to jump start things back on track but right now I don't want that.

Answer 1

I have both a psychologist and a psychiatrist that work together and with me. I'm closest to my psychiatrist because he's the one that I started therapy with and he's my primary therapist. I've been in therapy on and off for over 40 years and what makes this time different is that both doctors are willing to work together with me as a team, When a serious issue comes up we discuss it together and we determine together the medications and dosage that I need. I have a psychiatrist who truly feels that we're working together and that he's not he only one calling the shots. There have been times when we don't agree and there have been times he's had to call me out to get me to realize the way that things were going. But for the most part even when I don't agree with him I understand where he's coming from. And there are time when I've thought about what he's said that I realize that he's right and that there are some changes that I have to make. It's not always easy having someone else point out to you things that you've either been in denial about or have resisted changing because change is uncomfortable and sometimes down right scary. Find a therapist that feels the same way that you do about the doctor/therapist patient relationship. If you're a person who wants a partner ship with your doctor/therapist rather than one where they tell you what to do make sure the person that you choose feels the same way. That's the real basis for choosing a therapist/doctor someone who feels the same way that you do about how much patient interaction they will accept. At the same time you have to realize that they are the ones trained in psychology and that there maybe time when they have to tell you things you don't want to hear in order for you to get well. You have to be able to accept that and to realize that they may have a point and to not throw the relationship over because some times you don't always agree.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

The way iI see your problem is that your really suffering from CBT.And it doesnt mean also that seeing a psycologist will solve your problem in a magic.On my own personal advice I should tell you to begin changing your life style.Such as avoidance of feared situation,physical relaxation,physical exercise,sleep scheduling,and dietary management.And for God sake stop beeing pill dependent ok.Then let me know if it function....

Answer 4

You need to find someone you feel comfortable with. No method is necessarily better than others. Sometimes it is necessary to talk to a psychologist and take pills.

Answer 5

hmmmmmmmmm

I would suggest going to at least 3, see how the interaction is and if you are comfy working with that person. If you are not, they can't help you much.

If a friend asked me that, I would suggest my own therapist, or to get a referal from him.

I thought CBT was a bank.

Answer 6

I guess if it was me looking, I would look for someone who I felt I could trust, that had experience and success in treating depression, and that I could relate to. If you work with a person that you dislike or distrust, you won't make much progress.