[singinmys0ng]

Hi I'm new here and I'm glad I've found this wonderful site! Anyways I was hoping someone could help me out with a question. I've been dealing with depression and mood swings for years on end. I've never really been diagnosed with any particular mental disorder. The doctors just give me the pills and thats it. Lately my moods have been crazy and out of control. I went to see a general doctor because my friend said she was good. I told the doctor how I've been feeling and she decided to put me on zoloft. I decided against it because what zoloft is treated for, I feel that it wouldn't be for me. So my question is...What TYPE of doctor should I be seeing? I want to see someone who actually specializes in mental disorders..not someone who is just a general doctor. I'm just at my wits end. I really need help but I don't know where to seek it.

Sounds like you need to get in to see a psychiatrist so he can evaluate you and perhaps come up with a working diagnosis. He will specialize in medications for various disorders.

General doctors don't usually have enough background in psychiatric medications and will generally end up referring you to a psychiatrist anyway.

[taylor43]

Sounds like you need to go to a pyschiatrist. They specialize in meds and can give you a diagnoses.

General doctor are not trained in the psych field.

I would also see a pyschologist also they are good to talk to get testing done.

Also i would not trust one doctor opinion I would try others too and find the you find the most comfortable with. Going to someone you should not just thrown pills, but someone who acutally talks with you and helps you decide the meds and treament. Please be careful good pdoctors will listen to you and help you get on the right meds.

I hope this helps some

[sittingatwatersedge]

you might look around this PC site, there is a lot of good information provided here on when to look for help and how to find the right help.
Good luck!! and welcome to PC!

[singinmys0ng]

Thanks everyone for your help!