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Originally Posted by athena.csu.1987
I want to see a psychologist again. They can help better then friends that just say," buck up". They help you to see what it takes to be happy although some take a meditation approach . Find what works for you. If you don't think one will work out just say you'll call to schedule and then look for another. A good book that my psychologist recommended was "the four agreements" that read is simple and it gives you a sense of control if you feel like your life is falling apart or your overwhelmed by stress.
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IMHO, it's important to have some idea about what you're looking for before seeing a therapist (be they PHD/PsyD, LMHC/LPC, LCSW, etc) and maybe do some preparation beforehand about what you are ready to work on in therapy. If you do see a psychiatrist (MD or DO), more often than not, it will be focused on medications and not therapy (although psychiatrists should be trained in therapy, generally speaking). They will be looking at symptoms and any medications you've tried before, side effects and not so focused on your family/relationships/career, etc.