Which do you prefer?

I have a pdoc to treat the bipolar part of me, and he's made grimaces during my bipolar story when I first talked to him. I dont understand why, the facial expressions, but I have a hard time figuring out facial expressions. He's just my access to meds.

I already feel judged, so talking things out with him isn't going to be possible? I have a difficult time talking to male figures. I would blame that one on my father. I asked for a referral to a therapist, a female one, and he said he would. Did I insult him? Should I just talk to him because I already bought him? Make a go at it? I can be totally wrong, too. A lot of this is pendant on my insurance, too.

If I bared my soul and then was shot down,....

What do you think?

[Claritytoo]

Most Psychiatrists receive the bulk of their training in the use of medication. Their therapy training is minimal. Psychologists entire focus is therapy. I perfer to have my therapy sessions with a Psycholothist. My Psychiatrist is very nice but I go to her for my meds. This has worked out well for me. Also Drs. are like shoes. If they don't fit, try another one. Dr's are human and vary in their abilities. I went through a social worker and a psychologist before I ended up with the Psychologist I have now. I chose her because her focus was in trauma therapy and DID. I was lucky because we can work together. Don't stay with a Dr because you don't want to hurt their feelings. You are not responsible for them. You are responsible for taking care of yourself and getting the mental health care that works for you.

Right on. My pdoc is just a med machine. He's very good at it and has committed me to the hospital before which was very good for me.

psychologist mostly.
but to say it's helping me would be a little over the top
mental health services in england.

all i'm saying

[amandalouise]

Originally Posted by AlwaysChanging2

Which do you prefer?

I have a pdoc to treat the bipolar part of me, and he's made grimaces during my bipolar story when I first talked to him. I dont understand why, the facial expressions, but I have a hard time figuring out facial expressions. He's just my access to meds.

I already feel judged, so talking things out with him isn't going to be possible? I have a difficult time talking to male figures. I would blame that one on my father. I asked for a referral to a therapist, a female one, and he said he would. Did I insult him? Should I just talk to him because I already bought him? Make a go at it? I can be totally wrong, too. A lot of this is pendant on my insurance, too.

If I bared my soul and then was shot down,....

What do you think?

here in new york the difference between a psychiatrist and psychologist is that a psychologist doesnt prescribe medications and a psychiatrist does. they both can provide therapy.

here in New York there is also a difference in psychiatrist and therapists. therapists here dont prescribe meds and can not administer diagnostic testing for most mental disorders, where as a psychiatrist and psychologist both can administer a full range of diagnostic evaluations. though all three are able to offer the service of therapy sessions.

my suggestion is check out what services each type of mental health treatment provider offers in your location then decide based upon what your needs are which type of mental health provider fits what you need to be in treatment for. if you are on an insurance plan you will also need to check with your insurance company to find out which treatment providers your plan covers, unless of course you plan on paying the bills for treatment yourself rather than having the insurance plan cover those expenses.