[lynx]

Hi, I noticed you guys all have Therapy and I just found out about some of the problems I have and I know that I too need Therapy, however my questions is, what do you guys exactly mean by Therapy, Therapy with a Psychiatrist or Therapy with a Therapist? (I've already been referred to a Psychiatrist (though its going to take like 6months for 1st appointment which is really really not good)) but yeah I'm not sure if I need Therapy with a Psychiatrist or Therapist? thanks.
Steve.

[dexter]

In general, effective treatment for depression requires both therapy and medications. Some people do well with only therapy (depending on the root of the particular illness) but medication alone is often insufficient.

Most psychiatrists now do not really provide therapy anymore... they basically provide the medical aspect and help determine and prescribe the correct medications. Therapy (with a therapist) is necessary in conjunction with the meds to be effective.

If the psychiatrist you are seeing will provide therapy as well then that might work, but as I said that is not very common anymore. It is difficult to get appointments, 6 months is not uncommon. Therapists may also be difficult to schedule but may not be as difficult as the psychiatrist, so you may want to see if you can find a therapist to start sessions with while you are waiting for your first appointment with the psychiatrist.

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[(JD)]

Yeah, Dexter is right regarding psychiatrists: few offer counseling anymore, they only write prescriptions for medications.

A therapist is the term we use here to refer to anyone giving us counseling, usually for a fee hehehehe Since we all aren't in the USA, the term varies widely.

My therapist (T) is a clinical psychologist who specializes in Pain and Stress Management.

Sometimes we refer to a T, even if that person is "only" a minister who is counseling someone. But it could also be someone at a special clinic, like a social worker, or even a nurse specializing in counseling arts.

So I guess a T is any professional who talks with us, and lets us talk with them, in effort to help us feel and live better.

Does this help?

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For therapy, most people see a psychologist, or a social worker. Some people prefer to go to their clergy person for therapy. A GOOD therapist will be able to help you decide if meds are appropriate. If so, they can usually refer you the right place to get them.

For meds, most people see a psychiatrist (an MD who specializes in psychiatric medications) also referred to as a pdoc. Some pdocs do therapy in addition to meds, some stick to just doing the the meds and side effects part. Some people go to their primary care docs for meds, but honestly this hasn't been terribly successful for the people I know. When you are talking about messing around with the chemistry of your brain....seeing a specialist sounds prudent, no?

Emmy


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[lynx]

alright thanks for the info guys