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Originally Posted by bioChE
If you're not experiencing symptoms and aren't looking for meds as an answer, then a psychiatrist and/or diagnosis isn't going to be of much use to you. If you just need to talk it over and have someone to give you a reality check now and again (not your family), then it would probably benefit you to get acquainted with a therapist. Good therapists can spot mood episodes a mile away, and know how to ask the right background questions. They can also assist by recommending if/when you need to see a psychiatrist. If you see them regularly, at least for a while, they can get to know you and your personality. IMHO this would be your best route.
You already know that if you head straight to a psychiatrist you're likely to come away with a diagnosis and a prescription.
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Thanks for your post - you've nailed it. A therapist is exactly what I think I could do with right now. Someone to have an honest and frank conversation with about what I've been through and help put things into perspective.
Family members seem to become uncomfortable with any talk about either of my episodes, as it brings back sad memories for them too, so I choose to pretend it never happened most of the time, as do they. I have a best friend who will listen and entertain it, with moderate empathy, but can rarely offer any valid advice, or inspiration, other than 'forget about it' and 'move on swiftly'.
I think I'll start having look for therapists in my area
