Question 1

can a person with an extensive history of psychiatric hospitalization ever become a licensed counselor  if she gets her bachelor's in the field?

Accepted Answer

YES: Some of the best counselors I have personally known are people who have dealt with their "own demons"
GOOD LUCK

Hope this helps

Dr Z

Question 2

what is it like to be hospitalized in a psychiatric facility?

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Individual experienc: Because each person is unique, being hospitalized in a psychiatric facility would be a little different for each one.  But generally the person would be in a protected space where a good evaluation of his/her difficulties could happen, and where an effective treatment plan could be developed.  A team of psychiatrists, nurses, psychotherapists, social workers, aides, etc would care for the person.

Question 3

please tell me what are some psychiatric conditions that can be found in teens and lead to hospitalization?

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Risk of harm: The main indication for hospitalization is usually that the patient presents a risk of harm to themselves or others.  Suicidal thinking, aggression, mania, depression, and psychosis are common causes.

Question 4

what will it be like to be hospitalized at a psychiatry ward? (i was told to be hospitalized for self harm and being suicidal)

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Depends on location: Psychiatric hospitalization varies depending on where you are hospitalized but typically these are locked units with restrictions on what kind of clothes you can have (no shoe laces, belts, etc). They also limit items you can hurt yourself with. You typically have patients to interact with, as well as nurses, social workers, therapists etc. You can have various different groups, be offered meds.

Question 5

am i better off hiding the real extent of my psychiatric problems from psychiatrists? i've had major depression for much of my life, including a few hospitalizations. after a suicide attempt five years ago, my then-psychiatrist asked me to seek psychiatri

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Full : Full disclosure of your history is key to successful treatment. Be completely honest with your doctor about your past, your issues with previous doctors, and what you think went wrong. Hopefully the doctor will be able to sort through all the issues and come up with an appropriate treatment plan; if not then ask for a direct referral to someone who can help you.
All the best.

Question 6

can the occult take over you once you take psychiatric drugs?

Accepted Answer

No way: Taking medications for a mental or nervous condition does not make you a Zombie or a tool of the devil. They can help you get well and live a fuller life. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

Question 7

i'm taking psychiatric medicines, how long before they start helping?

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Medications effects: It depends on what medication you are taking and for what.

Question 8

please describe the top five most commonly prescribed psychiatric drugs?

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2010 data: 2010 data show that by number of scripts written in us, the only psych drugs in the top 25 are Alprazolam (@#10), zolpidem #12, citalopram #17& sertraline #19.

Question 9

does psychiatry medicines  increase androjen? when i was 16 a had a very feminin body but now i have very thick torso and wide shoulders

Accepted Answer

No: Actually there are a wide range of drugs but I don't know of any that do what you ask. Many do cause weight gain. Talk to your Dr about the side effects to find the best option for you and consider adding therapy to reduce dose, duration need if possible.

Question 10

my girlfriend tells me she can't have kids because of taking too many psychiatric medicines for mental reasons. psychiatric reasons. is this true?

Accepted Answer

We can not comment: We can not comment without knowing what medicines she is taking and how long she is taking them.She should talk to her treating doctors if she wants to get pregnant

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Can a person with an extensive history of psychiatric hospitalization ever become a licensed counselor if she gets her bachelor's in the field?

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What is it like to be hospitalized in a psychiatric facility?

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Please tell me what are some psychiatric conditions that can be found in teens and lead to hospitalization?

A member asked:

What will it be like to be hospitalized at a psychiatry ward? (i was told to be hospitalized for self harm and being suicidal)

A member asked:

Am i better off hiding the real extent of my psychiatric problems from psychiatrists? i've had major depression for much of my life, including a few hospitalizations. after a suicide attempt five years ago, my then-psychiatrist asked me to seek psychiatri

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Can the occult take over you once you take psychiatric drugs?

A member asked:

I'm taking psychiatric medicines, how long before they start helping?

A member asked:

Please describe the top five most commonly prescribed psychiatric drugs?

A member asked:

Does psychiatry medicines increase androjen? when i was 16 a had a very feminin body but now i have very thick torso and wide shoulders

A member asked:

My girlfriend tells me she can't have kids because of taking too many psychiatric medicines for mental reasons. psychiatric reasons. is this true?

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