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Do psychiatrists often prescribe serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) when there is no clinical depression diagnosis?

asked Jan 13, 2023 in Psychiatry by SolarisNova (8.2k points)

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What happens when a patient and a psychiatrist disagree on a diagnosis?

asked Jan 13, 2023 in Psychiatry by amusedlatter (7.1k points)

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Are hallucinations and imaginary friends only experienced by people with mental illness?

asked Jan 13, 2023 in Psychiatry by CaptainSparrow (5.7k points)

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My psychiatrist says I will need to be on medication for the rest of my life. I see other people going off medication after a period of time. What am I doing wrong?

asked Jan 13, 2023 in Psychiatry by CelestialEcho (5.2k points)

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My psychiatrist gave Modafinil for the moods and Valium at night. What should I do?

asked Jan 13, 2023 in Psychiatry by SolarisSeeker (7.1k points)

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I've had no appetite for six weeks on Prozac and all of a sudden I'm starving today and feel excited and woozy. Did it just kick in?

asked Jan 13, 2023 in Psychiatry by yellowtump (6.3k points)

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New ADHD meds are coming in 1 month later/initially agreed upon. Can I ask my psychiatrist for a different prescription, so I can get treated sooner?

asked Jan 12, 2023 in Psychiatry by AstralNova (5.7k points)

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Is it better to see a psychiatrist or psychologist for OCD?

asked Jan 12, 2023 in Psychiatry by DIY womble (6.3k points)

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What is the proper way to end a session with a psychiatrist, without being rude or abrupt, but still making sure the session ends on time so that the next person can be seen?

asked Jan 12, 2023 in Psychiatry by NovaMystic (6.6k points)

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What would a therapist/psychiatrist do if you told them you had thoughts of killing someone specific? What would law enforcement do when they get involved?

asked Jan 12, 2023 in Psychiatry by UnicornPower693 (5.3k points)

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After seeking help for mental illness, how long does it take to get prescribed medication?

asked Jan 12, 2023 in Psychiatry by Mike Birchall (6.1k points)

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Why is there a shortage of psychiatrists in most federal and state prisons?

asked Jan 12, 2023 in Psychiatry by Joshtb3 (6.9k points)

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Can a person with multiple mental disorders be treated for all of them at the same time?

asked Jan 12, 2023 in Psychiatry by Doall (5.5k points)

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I feel that my brain doesn't work. I can't focus or think properly whenever I try to, which induces extreme stress as a result. What should I do?

asked Jan 11, 2023 in Psychiatry by winn (7.0k points)

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Does a psychologist need to actually talk with you BEFORE making a diagnosis of mental illness?

asked Jan 11, 2023 in Psychiatry by Screwfix (6.2k points)

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How and in what ways is it valuable to be actually assessed and diagnosed as a mentally ill professional adult who already does therapy and already takes mood medications but still suffers?

asked Jan 11, 2023 in Psychiatry by NovaSeeker (6.3k points)

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My therapist repeatedly cancels on me for non-emergency reasons and I end up having to wait until my next scheduled appointment to see her. Should I look for another therapist?

asked Jan 11, 2023 in Psychiatry by dual193 (6.0k points)

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Is it hard for a non-EU citizen to find a psychiatrist job in Germany?

asked Jan 11, 2023 in Psychiatry by kirinJindosh (6.0k points)

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Can someone with a history of mental illness become a therapist or psychologist?

asked Jan 10, 2023 in Psychiatry by bobflemming (7.3k points)

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Do psychiatrists do surgeries? If not, why don't they adopt surgical techniques to treat patients mentally?

asked Jan 10, 2023 in Psychiatry by LunarFlare (5.3k points)