Question 1

recommendation for a psychiatrist who can diagnose whether i have add?

Accepted Answer

Every: Every diplomate of the american board of psychiatry should be competent to establish this diagnosis. You might want to ask a dr you trust for a recommendation of a local psychiatrist. Good luck.

Question 2

will i have to go to a psychiatrist to be diagnosed with add?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: It is often diagnosed by pediatricians, general physicians, neuropsychologists, developmentalists and psychologists in addition to psychiatrists.

Question 3

psychiatrist.
i am in dire need of a second report from a psychiatrist. i am in the process of immigrating and inz has requested reports before the 1st of oct.
diagnoses, possible misdiagnoses 
prognoses
management
i have letters and full explanation?

Accepted Answer

Try looking online: Years ago, listings used to be available only in printed form. By the turn of the century, lists had become available online everywhere. Now, some lists are only online, and no longer printed. County medical societies, hospitals, insurance companies usually list medical doctors by name, specialty, and location. Looking at the Psychiatrist list on the insurer's site should give results.

Question 4

how do psychiatrists diagnose ocd?

Accepted Answer

Through an exam: Ocd or obsessive compulsive disorder is diagnosed by taking a thorough history, completing a mental status examination, a neurological exam and reviewing pertinent medical history and medications. Laboratory or radiological or other studies may also be needed.

Question 5

my psychiatrist randomly left the practice. now i cant get my medicine. diagnosed with add. can i get prescriptions for my medicine i was on?

Accepted Answer

ADD: You will have to get a new doctor to assess and treat you.  Please talk to your regular doctor to get a referral.

Question 6

im trying to receive help from maybe psychiatrist, i have add bad and have to produce something thats crucial @ nc state regarding my shortcomings:-(

Accepted Answer

ADD: You need to be evaluated by a trained healthcare worked in order to be sure that any medications you might want to try are appropriate. Many people just take medicaction without the correct diagnosis. Its a series of questions and and evaluation.

Question 7

is it advisable to start going to my pcp instead of my psychiatrist for add?

Accepted Answer

Yes but......: First check with your pcp to find out how comfortable he/she feels about treating adhd.

Question 8

if i was born pre mature around 7 months, do i let my doctor and/or psychiatrist know? is that relevant information for future diagnoses?

Accepted Answer

Premature birth: MAY be useful information for your health care practitioners.  Please tell them and if they have further questions relating to your birth they will then have the opportunity to ask.  Family reaction to the event may be more of an issue than the physical factors.  Peace and good health.

Question 9

a prior dr & now my current therapist thinks i have bpd, but my psychiatrist doesnt want to acknowledge a new diagnoses. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Focus: Believe it or not, the bpd diagnosis is not as important as implementing the coping skills you will be taught in therapy. Focus on using the skills such as mindfulness, CBT reframing, and increasing your positive social group to feel more interconnected. You're probably suffering from both anxiety and depressive symptoms if bpd is possibly on the table. You just focus on implementing those skills

Question 10

i really think i have something other than anxiety, depression. how to make sure you get the proper diagnoses when going to your psychiatrist?

Accepted Answer

Psychologist: The best way to pin point the cause of a psychological disorder is to have a clinical psychologist do a battery of psychological testing. Psychiatrists do not do psychological testing. Generally, what they do is give a diagnosis and try a variety of drugs until they find one that works. Drugs do not cure. Cure is in talking therapy.

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My psychiatrist randomly left the practice. now i cant get my medicine. diagnosed with add. can i get prescriptions for my medicine i was on?

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Im trying to receive help from maybe psychiatrist, i have add bad and have to produce something thats crucial @ nc state regarding my shortcomings:-(

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Is it advisable to start going to my pcp instead of my psychiatrist for add?

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If i was born pre mature around 7 months, do i let my doctor and/or psychiatrist know? is that relevant information for future diagnoses?

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A prior dr & now my current therapist thinks i have bpd, but my psychiatrist doesnt want to acknowledge a new diagnoses. what should i do?

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I really think i have something other than anxiety, depression. how to make sure you get the proper diagnoses when going to your psychiatrist?

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