Seeing a psychiatrist?!

Seeing a psychiatrist?

Do you see one? How often? Did you find them helpful if you ever have or do? How long did the inital assessment take? Did they perscribe drugs that helped you?

any other information would be helpful as I am going to see one soon. I am not that worried just interested to know people's experiences etc

Thanks in advance

I go to see mine once a fortnight - she's lovely and helps me put things into perspective (I suffer with depression, and tend to over react to stuff). I actually look forward to my sessions with her.....I feel all kinda gloomy and stuff before I go in, but after seeing her, I feel all sunny and free....

The psychiatrist will have gotten some notes from your GP and will make an assessment of you from what the notes say and what answers you give.......usually only your GP can prescribe medication, but if your psychiatrist feels that you need it changed/reduced/increased they'll let your GP know......

I'm glad that you're not getting too stressed over it....it'll be fine .........

Best of luck, sweetie xx