A question to those who currently see/has seen a Psychiatrist?!


Question: I have my first appt Monday. Im kind of nervous, I've never seen one before. But I am in desperate need of relief.. I am miserable...

My mom is manic depressive and bi-polar, i dont think I suffer from those disorders, but I do know something isnt right with me.

I used to self mutilate and I've tried committing suicide twice. I suffer from horrible insonmia and I have anxiety issues. I have problems staying awake in college and problems paying attention/concentrating. It feels like I have problems connecting with people/making friends. And I believe I am also depressed.

I know I sound like a complete mental case.. but does anyone have any kind of idea what she will prescribe? And I know she will prescribe me what she thinks she right. But is there anyone with similar issues that I have, and if so what are you taking?

Ive never taken any kind of depression medication before what should I expect?


Answers: I have my first appt Monday. Im kind of nervous, I've never seen one before. But I am in desperate need of relief.. I am miserable...

My mom is manic depressive and bi-polar, i dont think I suffer from those disorders, but I do know something isnt right with me.

I used to self mutilate and I've tried committing suicide twice. I suffer from horrible insonmia and I have anxiety issues. I have problems staying awake in college and problems paying attention/concentrating. It feels like I have problems connecting with people/making friends. And I believe I am also depressed.

I know I sound like a complete mental case.. but does anyone have any kind of idea what she will prescribe? And I know she will prescribe me what she thinks she right. But is there anyone with similar issues that I have, and if so what are you taking?

Ive never taken any kind of depression medication before what should I expect?

I expect that you will be given antidepressants and a sleep aid. The mutilation and the insomnia stem from the depression that you have. The anxiety is also linked with your depression. DOn't be nervous and just be honest with your psychiatrist. I think you would know if you had manic depression or bi-polar as they are much more extreme than the depression you have. Your case is still serious but you can get through it. You are doing the right thing. You can expect some side effects from the meds like nausea and other things that your doctor will tell you about but it is worth it.

The medications are much better now than they were before. But before I took any of them, I'd google them on the internet and become familiar with side effects. Side effects that are too onerous will ruin the benefit of any medication. If you're comfortable with what you learn, then try something that doesn't seem to work, move on and try something else. It frequently comes down to trial and error, and a smart psychiatrist will help you through it.

Why would you assume that she's going to prescribe any thing?? Sometime they want you to try natural things like exercise and relaxation exercises before giving someone medications. Medications are usually the last resort not the first thing that they should do. There are a lot of new medications out there and sometime you have to try a few different ones before you find one or a combination of drugs that works for you.

He/she will evaluate you. They will look at every little detail of your body language, and your speaking ability. He/she will take note of how intelligent or bright you seem, and will ask you a lot of questions about how you feel. After they prescribe medication, they will monitor you to make sure it is working.

She will prescribe what is appropriate for the diagnosis she gives you. It is your job to be sure to keep a diary of sorts of any side effects or problems. Remember it takes anywhere from 2-4 weeks for these types of medications to start to have an effect. It may take 2 or 3 or more times before you and she come up with the right combination of medications to help you with your specific diagnosis. Be honest and upfront with her do not hold anything back, it can only be to your benefit that she know everything. You'll be in my thoughts.

You sound like me 4 years ago. *wink* Don't worry about it all.

What I'm prescribed, I sleep like a baby... and I can concentrate better... I'm not so depressed... I'm anxious, but not as much as I was 4 years ago. :o)

I know it's scary... I was scared, too when I was where you are now... but speaking from where I am now, I can honestly tell you that things get much better.... and they really do! :o)

The pills are soooo tiny... but they make a HUGE difference in your day-to-day life.... it's like night and day... :o)

4 years later... still taking my medication along with therapy... but I'm just as normal looking as another person walking down the street. If you walked by me, you wouldn't even know. :o)

E-mail me if you want to talk about this... I'll adopt you and take you under my wing...

See how sad this is? You already know that all psychiatrists do is hand out drugs but it doesn't even phase you. That is how sick our society has become. Oh, yes, "drugs are bad" everyone says. Unless they're given to you by an MD, that is. LAME! That is their answer to everything. There ARE other ways to handle your problems, but they aren't as simple as popping some psychotropic chemicals into your mouth. They will, however, actually fix your problems instead of forcing your body to quit telling you that things aren't right. Drugs only cover up the real problems. But it takes hard work and dedication to go the non-drug routes. By that I mean qigong, nutritional therapy, exercise, and/or some form of naturopathic medicine.

paxil, celexa, wellbutrin, seroquel, elevil, remeron, cymbalta, lexapro, Zoloft, effexor etc... Then there are the meds for the anxiety that you have and more meds for insomnia. Do yourself a favor....Don't take any meds unless you are completely comfortable with your doctor. Meds work but they also have side effects and if your dealing with a fruit basket you could end up with problems. I have been there and done that. I finally have a Doc I am happy with and miraculously I am having less problems with meds. Also, some antidepressants have suicide labels on them so if you start taking them and feel worse tell someone right away! It happened to me. I was actually prepared to throw myself in front of a truck just because of med and I had even said to doctor maybe I should not take because my sister had a bad reaction to same thing. Meds can help you feel better but so can therapy. Sometimes both is key. Follow your instincts and remember your life is valuable! Good Luck!

A lot of people get misdiagnosed with depression when it really is something else. Your psychiatrist will ask you specific questions. Answer them as honestly as you can. Don't hold back. Remember they can't talk to anybody else about what is going on without permission. So I sure won't want to say what your problem may be. Only the psychiatrist can diagnose you properly. Don't worry, they are very compassionate people.





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