Some doctors will just throw drugs at people. You didn't answer if this was your family doctor or a psychiatrist. If it's an old doctor (as in
you've been their patient for a while) maybe you can gauge what they seem to be like, how much you trust them. In my experience it's rare for a
psychiatrist to NOT prescribe meds, but they are more knowledgeable about psychiatric drugs and are more likely to find what's right fast and know what is
mostly likely to be helpful given your symptoms.
Usually a combination of meds and therapy will work the best. And the therapist might offer advice on meds but will be unable to prescribe anything. If the therapist is a a psychologist they might be more likely to talk about meds than just like a certified therapist or something. They have somewhat more of a medical background, I believe.
Usually a combination of meds and therapy will work the best. And the therapist might offer advice on meds but will be unable to prescribe anything. If the therapist is a a psychologist they might be more likely to talk about meds than just like a certified therapist or something. They have somewhat more of a medical background, I believe.
It was terrifying but better than the alternative
and I'm certainly glad I did.
