Anxiety amd depression

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Asked for Male, 26 Years

I am suffering from anxiety and depression from last several years. I don't know what to do now. Please guide me whom to consult psychologist or psychiatrist. What is the difference between the two?

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Ms. Beenaa K Manivannan

Psychologist 9 yrs exp Bangalore

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Hi there, There are many reasons for anxiety and depression.... Good you recognised yourself you are in depressed state.... There may be something which bothers you constantly day in and out for many years.... There may be something which you donot like for many months now... It may be person, or any situations... Do you know the most beautiful thing is, there are solutions for everything... The thing is you should knock the right door at the right time!!! I appreciate you have reached on practo to solve your problem.... Iam available for tele counselling also... Book an appointment with me from this app and let's together discover yourself slow and steady... You may or may not need medicines that we will see after counselling...

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Seek a professional help psychologist or a psychiatrist as soon as you can... So that you don't suffer more and don't allow yourself to stay negative...

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For a change, do some physical activity... Work out, walk, jog, cycling, cricket, badminton etc etc... Watch jovial movies... Catch up with friends.... Take your mom and dad for dinner... Spend quality time with sibling if you have any... Eat healthy... Enjoy life.... Be positive... Stay happy... Take care....

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Ms. Pratishtha

Psychologist 10 yrs exp Gurgaon

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Hi, Psychiatrist are MD Doctors, after assessing you symptoms they are the one who prescribe medicines. There are misconceptions about medicines. So it is always better to understand your medicines by psychiatrist. They help you manage psychological issues majorly with medicines. Psychologist are non-medicinal Doctors. They take your proper history assess you by conducting tests (tests are conducted by RCI licences clinical psychologist) and help you manage psychological and emotional issues with therapies. There are many types of therapy but their goal is help patient for long term perspective, so they are more equipped for future. It is also to help you understand the root cause of problem and help you find solutions. In certain situations meditation are started first, in some medicines and therapies goes hand in hand, whereas some are treated only with therapies.

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It is always suggested when confused to go to psychologist and get assessment done. Psychologist will let you know what is the best suited treatment plan. Even in case of co-morbidity psychologist/psychotherapist can guide you best.

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It will be best for you to gain clarity about the condition. All the best

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Dr. Krantikar PhD (PhD) (PhD)

Counselling Psychologist 10 yrs exp Hyderabad

Please consult Psychologist first. If necessary, Consult Psychiatrist also. Combination of both leads to better results.

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Psychological evaluation needed

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CBT, REBT, HYPNOTHERAPY are useful

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Ms. Kavita Sharma (PhD)

Counselling Psychologist 7 yrs exp Udaipur

First of all Thank you for sharing your concern. The difference between psychologist and psychiatrist are psychologist work deep with emotion to help person better by doing expert trained therapies. And Psychiatrist are MD in medicine who gives medicines along with counselling. In mental health profession Psychiatrist and psychologist both works hand on hand. For example:- one who is suffering from depression. Psychiatrist give medicine and counselling and psychologist give different type of therapies to help him/her better to live their better life further... I suggest you to consult with both Psychiatrist and Psychologist.

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Consult with Psychiatrist and Psychologist.

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Ms. Nikeeta Shah

Psychologist 3 yrs exp Pune

Hi! Anxiety and Depression, if unmanageable and severe might need psychiatric treatment before any therapy. A psychiatrist will give you medicines to make your neurochemical levels stable and fully functioning. A psychologist however will guide you through situations that might be causing or increasing anxiety and equip you with better coping skills, so that both levels of depression and anxiety come down and you're able to manage yourself better . Both treatment go hand in hand when level of either is a bit serious.

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talk to a clinical psychologist 1st to understand severity and duration of both anxiety and depression. To go ahead with a psychiatric treatment or not will be decided by the diagnosis you get from them.

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Ms. Seema Jathar Counselling Psychologist 3 yrs exp Pune · Accepted Answer

Ms. Seema Jathar

Counselling Psychologist 3 yrs exp Pune

Hello There can be many reasons for anxiety and depression it needs more clarification i would suggest you to meet psychologist first if it feels that you need medication psychologist will send you to psychiatrist. You can take my appointment through this app

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start your therapy sessions with paychologist

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journalise your thoughts

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