Shld i go 2 Psychologist or psychiatrist

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Asked for Female, 16 Years

I'm 16 i feel i have a lotta problems i might even be depressed i have my board exams going on right now (igcse so don't even say they don't matter ) and well a lot of my teachers and even doctor beside psychologist or psychiatrist have said that whatever problem i have is all psychological so take her to a psychologist or psychiatrist so well my mom decided to take me to a psychiatrist directly. Is that fine ? He won't even know what problems i have how can he give me medications like that? Like first we should always go to a psychologist right ? But what if we want the results and treatment fast? Suggest olz

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Ms. Sarika Kumar Clinical Psychologist 10 yrs exp Faridabad Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Ms. Sarika Kumar

Clinical Psychologist 10 yrs exp Faridabad

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Please don't worry. ..psychiatrist won't prescribe you medicines without talking to you and understanding your case. Since your board exams are near, if the psychiatrist prescribes some anti-anxiety medicines , they will work fast. With psychologist , you can refer after your exams. We as psychologist assist the client in understanding the root of problem and healthy coping mechanisms are taught to client . Since the sessions with psychologist takes about 1 hour and has to be weekly or fortnightly, you can consult psychologist later.

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Try to maintain a regular routine and eat healthy and light . Go for a short walk after putting in few hours of study.

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