I am hoping someone can help me here. I started going to a psychologist a few months and I like her but I don't feel like she has helped me. I thought a psychologist would be able to help me sort out my feelings and get to the underlying issues of why I feel the way I do. For instance, I have very low, I'm sorry let me rephrase that...I have no self esteem whatsoever. I thought I would be able to have a discussion with her and she could maybe help me figure out why I feel worthless. Instead, she gave me a book to read which I did read it but I still don't know where this stems from.

I didn't go to a psychiatrist because I heard all they do is prescribe drug after drug. Am I wrong? Should I be going to a psychiatrist? I just feel like I am not getting the help I need. I have been to other 'social workers' before but no one has been able to help.

Can someone shed some light on the differences between a psychiatrist and a psychologist please? Thank you in advance!