Should I see a <span title="psychologist/psychiatrist?">psychologist/psychiatrist...</span>

Question

I am a freshman in college and recently moved away from home. I have been through varying intensities of depression and anxiety for about 2 years now. I have gone to two psychiatrists and one psychologist. I used to blame the doctors for the lack of success in our meetings but after I left the last one (because I moved) I realized it must be me. I guess I just have a hard time opening up and being honest about certain things, even with the doctors. The worst part is, I honestly do not know why I feel this away. I sometimes have suicidal thoughts and do not know what to do. Should I try and find a new doctor here? Thanks

Answer 1

go to a psychiatrist, they can help you with medications. a psychologist cant help with medication and I think you may need some for your depression.

Answer 2

I suggest that you see a counselor and ask for a referral..

Answer 3

At first, I was going to say that counceling with a  good psychologist who listens nonjudgementally should be the first place to start.  One who doesn&#039;t try to jam things down you throat without listening to your concerns.  (Believe me, they are out there..I know from experience.)

But what really bothers me is your comment about suicide.  I have physically  gone  down that road.  If you are having these thought, no matter how insignificant they may seem, or if you have any thoughts about hurting yourself, CALL A CRISIS LINE RIGHT WAY!  There is surely one listed in the phone book.  If you are at college right now,  I am sure that there is one on campus.

You seem to be at a point that a complete evaluation by a good psychiatrist or psychologist is needed.  Maybe you have had one done in the past.  Was it a thorough one done by a good mental health professional?  If so, did you feel uncomfortable with accepting it or following the proffesional&#039;s assistance?  It is important that a person finds a good professional who listens to them.  Also, be sure to ask questions and make comments if you do not understand something or if you are uneasy about something they have said.  Good communication helps tremendously.  

There are a lot of factors to a mental health problem.  Brain chemistry may be one of them, especially if counseling doesn&#039;t seem  to get the job done for a person.  

A psychiatrist should be consulted about this since they are better trained to know what medication works with a given problem.  They also will know what reactions and side effects are possible.  A psychiatrist is the only one that can prescribe  psych meds properly. (In fact, my family doctor  refuses to prescribe any of these meds for me.  He agrees with what I have just said.)

Another factor is &quot;wacky&quot; thinking. Counseling should always be done, with or without medication.  If a person is on medication, it can do just  so much.  My counselor says that my &quot;wacky&quot; thinking needs to be untangled to help me on the road to recovery.

I was in college when my mental disorder first appearred.  That was over 35 years ago.  Either because I refused to accept it or because I didn&#039;t fully understand it, I didn&#039;t get the help I needed.  When I  would get the help I needed, I wouldn&#039;t stick with program.  It took many years and trying to commit suicide finally get me to have something done.

I missed out on a lot of things in life.  I am now sticking with the plan that my psychiatrist, my counselor, and myself have worked out.  I am even going to go  back to college and pick up where I left off.

Also, I have found that  my deep and abiding  faith in God has really helped.  My counselor uses this to make my talk therapy more effective.   Maybe your are not a religious person, but this has really put me over the top.

Enjoy the life ahead of your.  Be ready to take opportunity that is there for you.  Help yourself now.  I don&#039;t like to see anyone go through what I did.

God bless. Go with the grace of God.

Answer 4

Everything you described is exactly what I was going through when I was a freshmen.

I would suggest setting up an appt. with your university&#039;s counseling center. It&#039;s free and many even have a psychiatrist on staff. The benefit of this is COST, and you can more than likely meet with a counselor every week.

College can be quite stressful, it&#039;s best to go ahead and make yourself prepared if you are prone to depressive episodes.

I wish I had someone tell me this when I was a freshmen...

Answer 5

Years ago i had a breakdown was on pills  hospital   Electra shock Etc  finally saw a doctor  who treated me with hypnosis  in a short time we went  back in time and found the real cause.I have had a few set backs  but life is great  its not a toy but a great  treatment  if you believe