Posted by peter on February 23, 2000, at 17:09:22
In reply to First visit to Psychiatrist, posted by Thomas W on February 23, 2000, at 9:15:32
> Hello all,
>
> First thanks to all of you who have been patient with
> me and helped me. I really appreciate it.
>
> Could some tell me what to expect regarding a first trip
> to a psychiatrist. My counselor suggests that I should
> go and I've made an appointment but I don't have a clue as
> to what to expect. What kind of experience am I looking
> at? thanks again all....
This should not be scary at all. If your appointment is an ordeal its probably the doc's problem, not your's. Sure, talking to a pdoc can be awkward, upsetting, etc. but it should never be intimidating. One suggestion by way of preparation -- know what YOU want before you go. Do you want information?, diagnosis?, therapy?, to feel better? to deal better with a particular problem? The better you know and can articulate what you want the faster you're likely to get it. Best of luck.
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