Hey,

I agree with online user, these days psychiatrists aren't very involved in their clients situation, all they seem to do is diagnose and give medication and then thats it. They dont usually tend to listen to your feelings and problems the way a therapist would and so you would really need someone like that perhaps to help you feel more supported.
I seem to see my psychiatrist every 6-8 months now, no matter how i am feeling and in fact i have seen various people the last few times, just so that they can say "someone seen her"....i never feel psychiatrists care or are helpul when in mental distress... they are only good (just my opinion) for diagnosis and mediction.

The questionnaire type thing is an assessment thats done on your first visit - as it is for everyone and there was probably also a risk assessment in their also. In all honesty that will most likely be the longest appointment you may ever have with your psychiatrist as after this you are lucky to get 15 minutes every few months just to 'check in' on how you are. Thinks may be different where you are but this is certainly my experience.

I think you need a mental health worker or a therapist to help support you

all the best
xxx

all the best
xxx