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What's the difference between the subject captioned above and Psychiatry ? If I have stressful life, whom should I consult
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Psychiatrist is a specialised medical doctor. He treats with medicines. Psychologist cures or solves the problem with Talk and Techniques.
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Better to consult Psychologist .
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Be Calm and Positive. Practice relaxation techniques and positive thinking. Maintain smile on your face 😊. Do physical exercises. Be optimistic. Practice mindfulness.
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Hello Friend, Goodday. Stress is a common phenomenon everyone goes through in life. But the problem is, when it's cross the limit either due to personal or professional related tension which causes some emotional disturbance in day life. As body and mind are closely interconnected such stress can cause physical problems like body overheat, fertility issues, hairfall, skin issues, acidity and many more.
Prolonged successful suitation first needs an aveneue to ventilate your feelings, concern or emotions to someone whom you trust I.e either a family member or good friends. If you hesitate to discuss with them, then take the professional help from psychology counselor to discuss your problems. In most cases you may not even need medication. Just few lifestyle changes, mindset changes techniques, few relaxation methods and counseling guidance can overcome your problems.
Be positive. You will be alright soon. Feel free to reach out to me online for further assistance.
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Hi! I appreciate that you've asked this, Psychologists try to understand your concerns and counsel you, where as Psychiatrists can prescribe you medicines for your concerns.
For stress you can consult a psychologist they will help you with strategies of coping with stress.
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Book am appointment with a Psychologist for few sessions.
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Try doing JPMR, it helps you to calm yourself.
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Hi there, A psychologist is one who can give you counselling but not authoritative for prescribing medicines...
A psychiatrist is one who can prescribe you medicine as well...
Any doctor whether psychologist or psychiatrist initially does not prescribe you medicine...
They will counsel you and make you explore your own self and if your problem is sorted out with counselling itself no need to take medicine.... It differs person to person...
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Next step, first consult a psychologist and if needed move on to psychiatrist...
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Helpful tips.... Good you have recognised yourself as stressed....
Let's work together and know what's the cause of your stress..
N number of solutions n therapies are there to sort out any sort of problem....
Don't worry... Seek help.... Resolve n stay happy...
Take care...
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Psychiatrist deals with the pharmacological part of any disorder. Psychologists ( clinical psychologist) deals with psychotherapy. For most of the disorders pharmacology and psychotherapy do the best outcome together .
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If you have any problem visit any professional and the professional may guide you , if you need a different one.
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Marital problem, career counseling and family issues are best dealt by psychotherapist .
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Ms. Seema Jathar
Psychologist
5 yrs exp
Pune
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There is a difference in psychologist and psychiatrist. Psychiatrist are doctors who can prescribe medicines and work on your symptoms and psychologist takes therapy sessions and work on your thought process belief system. For your problem I suggest you to take psychologists help first if he / she feels you need medication they will send you to psychiatrist. You can take my appointment through this app
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start your therapy sessions with psychologist.
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journalist your thoughts and practice deep breathing techniques.
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Ms. Kavita Sharma (PhD)
Counselling Psychologist
7 yrs exp
Udaipur
I appreciate that you are aware about your issue and clearly mention that you have stressful life. Psychologist and psychiatrist both work hand on hand. What you had shared it could be due to many reasons and I understand how difficult it will be for you to deal.I suggest to consult a psychologist to balancing your things. With that also try to calm yourself. Try to divert your things in positive thing.
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consult with psychologist.
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try Meditation and Mindfulness also divert your mind in funny and positive videos.
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Ms. Naina Midha
Counselling Psychologist
11 yrs exp
Gurgaon
A psychologist and psychiatrist work in tandem in the mental health field.
While the psychiatrist consultation is prescriptive in nature, counselling helps to adjust ,adapt and develop skills needed to cope better with life.
The base line difference also lies in the education qualification, psychiatrist having a medical degree while a psychologist has either a master's in psychology/counselling or mphil degree in clinical psychology.
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Ms. Narita Sabharwal
Clinical Psychologist
6 yrs exp
Delhi
Hello! There is a slight different between psychology and psychiatry, in psychiatry since there is a Doctors degree involved, they can prescribe medicines. In psychology, we don’t have a doctors degree, we can’t prescribe medicines. We usually take the therapy route.
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For a stressful situation, it’s good to take the psychologist/therapy route.
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