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Psychiatrist Or Counselor

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Oakes, ND

I have went to 3 counselors and they didn't work for me. Would a psychiatrist be better??

May 28, 2017
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A MyDepressionTeam Member

Honestly it varies for every person so I'd say if social workers or counselors haven't worked for you, try a coordinated care place with a prescriber and a team of therapists. You can try different approaches like behavioral therapy but lots of places have interesting options like art or music therapy.
Nobody can say what's right for you, so you're on the right track speaking up and looking for what works. It's a tough journey but there's definitely better options out there.

May 29, 2017
A MyDepressionTeam Member

It's important to find a therapist/counselor who can best meet your needs and you feel comfortable with and trust. I would have suggested that you bring up your concerns in your sessions with one or more of your previous counselors about how you feel. If this therapist/counselor is truly a professional, that therapist/counselor should understand and appreciate your concerns. If it's depression you are experiencing, for example, then finding someone who has a lot of experience treating depressed clients is important. Ask around for recommendations for good therapists in your area. I don't think just switching to a psychiatrist is necessarily the answer unless you want to add a psychiatrist for medication purposes. Good luck!!

June 3, 2017
A MyDepressionTeam Member

It depends on the psychiatrist! I had one that kept his back to me the whole appointment and I walked out more depressed than when I went in. Then I got one who let me talk and cry for an hour, and who was really empathetic, and then he put me on an antidepressant that was magic!

June 3, 2017
A MyDepressionTeam Member

Same here. Just med checks.

May 30, 2017
A MyDepressionTeam Member

I have regular psychiatric input. Mostly she just juggles the dosages of my meds around.

May 30, 2017

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