Quick question

[Meganholly98]

Hiya!

Sorry if this might sound personal do not feel like you have to talk or anything if you’re not comfortable in doing so.

I just wanted to ask has anyone ever had psychiatric help? And what was it like for you as a person.

I’ve been referred to one today after I explained to my GP about my panic attacks as he says I display signs of hallucinations due to my excessive scratching because it feels like something is under my skin.

Hope someone can give me some guidance.

Thank you in advance!

[olgamarie]

Hi Jevs 98,

I have seen my psychiatrist quite a few times. He has been wonderful and has prescribed medication that has helped me to feel "normal" again. Under his guidance my life has been immensely improved.

[Meganholly98 in reply to olgamarie]

Thank you for replying! What do they do? Like is there a big difference between them and a counsellor?

[olgamarie in reply to Meganholly98]

Jevs98, my counselor talks to me about issues and problems I have. My psychiatrist asks me how everything is going, how I feel and CAN prescribe medication depending on the diagnosis he feels I need help with. Counselors CANNOT prescribe meds.

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I haven’t yet no x but i just wanted to message you to wish you luck with your journey 💕

[Meganholly98 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you hunny! Good luck on your journey as well❤️

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💕

[-Poetic2]

You have come to the right place! LMAO. Do we seek psychiatric help? We fund them . I love my meds, my doc, my therapist and case manager. The resources available to us with a psych diagnosis, in the US anyway, are staggering. Help here is just a phone call away but don’t even think the S word. You will find yourself in lockdown before you can finish your sentence. Take care and welcome aboard.