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Can I go to a psychiatrist instead of a psychologist?

Can I visit a psychiatrist without being prescribed medication? If I am looking to speak with a therapist, should I look for psychologists only?
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Do psychologists ever have a "time frame" in mind?

I know that some people choose to utilize therapy for years while others utilize it as a short-term fix. When a psychologist meets with someone, do they ever have a time frame...
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What is neuropsychology?

I had a head injury recently and I was referred to a neuropsychologist. What exactly do they do? How would they help me?
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How can I get over a fear of going to a psychologist?

I really want to go to a psychologist, but I'm embarrassed and fearful of immediately closing up when I meet with them. How can I overcome this? I feel stuck.
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Meltdowns Behaviour

My 5 year old has just started in year 1, he is good in school, behind in some things, but at home he still has meltdowns & if we're out sometimes runs off in a meltdown but hasn't...
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Nightmares stopped but have returned. What can I do?

I was diagnosed with PTSD 10 years ago after the death of a family member. Right after that and for months in a row, I had really bad nightmares, to the point where I'd avoid...
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Do therapists lead therapy sessions or do I?

I have anxiety (not officially diagnosed but it interferes with my everyday life) and I am considering therapy. I'd much rather have a format where the therapist takes the lead...
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Can my psychologist talk to anyone else about me?

Recently I had an appointment with my psychologist where I shared a lot. I'm worried about my information being discussed elsewhere. What is the confidentiality policy like for...
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I think I may be depressed. What do I do?

I retired 6 months ago and have been experiencing ongoing symptoms of depression. Where can I turn for help?
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Sudden mental fatigue--what can it be?

I've noticed that I am not able to put as much emotional and mental effort into many tasks, and I fear this will start to happen at my job. What can I do?
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I'm having some severe chest pain with anxiety. Is this dangerous? What could it be?

I suffer from anxiety, but recently I noticed it comes with severe and sharp chest pain. Is this normal? What can I do to prevent it?
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At night, thinking prevents me from sleeping. Can I do anything about it?

It normally takes me 1-2 hours to finally fall asleep at night. I can't stop thinking and it's hard for me to divert my thoughts. Why does this happen and how can I stop it from...
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Depression and Alcohol..Chicken or the egg?

I have been dealing with an alcohol addiction for many years now. I am a 54 year old married man with a great life. . good job, healthy kids and a wonderful wife. Since I was...
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My son has Asperger's Syndrome. How is it treated?

My 7 year old son has been diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome. Everything that I have researched has given different details on treatment. Is there a standard treatment for this,...
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Patient privacy when it's a child being seen

If my child is being seen my a therapist or psychiatrist will I be told what is going on and what the treatment should be? Or will my child have to tell me? I don't think I will...
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Looking for help with my teenage daughter

I know the teenage years are tough for kids. Should I have my 14 year old daughter see a physciatrist? There aren't any particular problems now but I was thinking that might...
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How important is having friends?

My 12 year old daughter doesn't seem to have any friends. She does not seem upset by this at all but I worry. Should I take her to see a therapist?
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My son watches the same movie over and over

My son is 6 years old. He will watch the same movie over and over. He would watch it several times a day if I let him. Eventually he will change to a different subject but his...
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Dealing with pain anxiety depression

How does one find a dr who will address these, especially the anxiety part without treating you as an addict? Ive known for thirty years what helps in my fibro treatment. ....
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How to deal with the anxiety of getting cancer?

I recently lost a loved one after a long battle with cancer. Ever since I have been suffering from extreme anxiety and a crippling fear that I too will get it. Every pain,...
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