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Hello doctor, I had planned to visit a psychiatrist next month. I have trouble speaking due to my poor speaking skills because of my ongoing depressive episode. So I have written all my symptoms on a paper. I have decided to give this paper to the doctor while consulting so that he could easily diagnose the problems exactly. Is this a right move? Help me. Thank you.
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Dr. Sheba Singh (PhD)
Psychologist
24 yrs exp
Mumbai
Keep the written material with yourself so that you don't miss out on anything. Psychologists and Psychiatrists are non-judgemental. Rest assure they will focus on your problem rather than anything else.
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Ms. Sneha Bhat
Psychologist
9 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello Dear,
The measure you have taken to ensure not missing out on anything while consulting a professional is a commendable move. It shows your inclination & resolve to address every single thing that has been bothering you without failure. Writing also puts things in context & would help you gain a better understanding of situations as well as your response .
Having said this let me also assure that the psychiatrist/psychologist you shall be visiting is trained to put you at ease before talking to you & collecting information from you. You would be able to share things comfortably. However thorough preparation from your side before consultation is the right step.
Good Luck & Take Care.
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Dr. Chethan R S
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi..... Take steps to control stress, to increase your resilience and boost your self-esteem.
Reach out to family and friends, especially in times of crisis, to help you weather rough spells.
Get treatment at the earliest sign of a problem to help prevent depression from worsening.
Consider getting long-term maintenance treatment to help preven,t a relapse of symptoms..... Consult Psychiatrist.....
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