My psychiatrist is awesome. He's the most caring doctor I have met. A psychiatrist is a doctor that specializes in mental health. Your appointment will be similar to a new gp but it'll be more specialized questions. You may have your height, weight and blood pressure taken. You'll be asked about your family history and your own history, what medication you are on and your symptoms. You'll discuss your potential diagnosis and your treatment options.

My first appointment went like this: I'm not taking anything besides welbutren because that was the only medication that has worked, I liked it and it didn't make me gain weight. He smiled said that he's sure I liked welbutren but that was never going to happen. That right now I need brakes. He went over what he was willing to prescribe . while I completely bad mouthed each one and explained why none of his options were okay. We had conversation about technology and random things until I was comfortable somewhere he slipped in I have bipolar disorder. At the end of our conversation he asked me if I want to try any of the medications. I asked if he had to which would he take and why? The fact that he answered that thoughtfully is the only reason I am on medication. He has agreed to work with me med free if I choose. I had my intake with a case worker before my appointment. My intake was 4 hours and not completed. My husband's intake took an hour and was completed.