Psychiatrist

[KittyClawsMeow]

I've had severe anxiety, depression, and eating problems. I will be going to a psychiatrist appointment in January. Can someone tell me what its like in an appointment and what they do?

[Windy101]

How they go about things depends on the doctor, but he/she ill want to know about your symptoms and medical history. It's really a conversation about what's been happening that you want help with. Psychiatrists don't really do counseling - their job is more to diagnose people and prescribe medication if you want to take it. Most are very nice and will do all they can to make you comfortable.

[Rick1on1]

If you want counseling then you should see a psychologist.

[Sprinkle1]

When I first went to a Psychiatrist, I filled out an intake form. It was a male, he was very comforting and made me feel at home. So no need to be nervous they are here to help us, they want us to feel comfortable, he/she will make you feel comfortable, so feel comfortable to spill out your misery. I loved my Psychiatrist and am sorry to leave him, I moved from Calif. to S.C. and now have a Psychiatrist Nurse Practitioner who I am getting to know.

So go for it I say, they are here to help us. And If you do not like Him/Her after a visit or two find another one. O.K.

I am with your as are the rest of of us here. Love & Good Wishes. Sprinkle 1

[KittyClawsMeow]

Just to clarify I have been to therapy for 2.5 years but it didn't help too much, it DID HELP ME BUT NOT ENOUGH. So that's why I'm going. What I was asking was what they do and that kind of stuff. I know they give meds but I don't know what the first appointment is like and stuff.