Im going to a psychiatrist tomorrow
health advisory
Hospital
Mental Health
2007-11-15 19:01:08
PLEASE: Do your research on any drugs given to you as well as do plenty of research on why you are even going to this person.
PERSONAL: I have been in and out of shrink offices for years only to be misdiagnosed for an illness that I do not have. IE; Bi-polar and ADHD have symptoms that overlap with one another. For years it was though I was bi-polar when in reality, I have attention and focus issues that cause anxiety which cause depression.
If you ned to speak further, please contact me as I am starting an awareness group to get people to understand what brings them to a shrink.
If you are going to a psychiatrist, what he/she will want to know is your symptoms so that he/she can perscribe for you. Also, you might be told that therapy might help in your situation. They usually don't do therapy, but they will refer you to someone generally that does. Good luck on your journey to better understanding yourself!!!!
don't focus on that...focus on what you need help with and talk to them truthfully. The physchiatrist is a professional and should act that way...s/he is not there to judge you but to listen and help.
Every Doctor has his/her own methods for helping people to open up and discuss their problems. I wouldn't worry the Dr. will just start asking you some questions and before you know it ...you'll start discussing things and the more you talk...normally the more comfortable you'll feel. You'll even develop a feeling of real security. This is a person who will not judge you...who you have no reason to be afraid of...who is there to help you make choices in life. It will definitely be helpful. What you'll find is that when you're explaining or discussing things...you start to see them in a better perspective and start to understand your reactions to them