Question 1

what should you expect on the first to a phsyciatrist?

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Psychiatrist?: If you mean a visit to a psychiatrist, the first visit involves sharing your history and the specific concerns you have.  S/he will need to know about other medical illnesses you've had, other medications you've been on, personal history, use of substances, family history, etc.  There may be tests of thinking. All this is to understand what's causing you distress, in order to treat the problem.

Question 2

can a psychatrist help me be to become faster? because i am too slow ( writing, studying, taking shower ....)

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Psychology: Psychiatrists general prescribe medicaiton for mental illenss. Psychologists and behavioral therapists can help you with these executive function skills. Do you have any kind of learning disorder?

Question 3

looking for a psychiatrist ?

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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

what is a pain psychiatrist?

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Unclear question: Psychiatrists are not trained as pain specialists. However, pain has both a physical and psychological component. A psychologist or psychiatrist may work at part of a pain management team to address coping skills, relaxation techniques, and  treat depression associated with pain.

Question 5

how to find a good psychiatrist?

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Here are some ideas: 1.  Most people want doctors on their insurance, so if you have a list to work from, that might be a good start.  2.  Try calling the psychiatry dept at a nearby medical center, &amp; ask if any staff (or "faculty") psychiatrists are taking new office patients.  Such docs are already vetted by their hospital.  3. Word of mouth from family or friend.  4.  Search doctor websites online.  Good luck.

Question 6

are there any psychiatrists here?

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Yes: There are many psychiatrists on healthtap.  There are also physicians of nearly every other specialty as well.

Question 7

should i seek out a psychiatrist?

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Depends on problem : Psychiatrists can be helpful for a range of mental health problems; we can be more specific about usefulness in particular problems with more information.

Question 8

what to do to change my psychiatrist?

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I would suggest that: You discuss your desire to leave with your current psychiatrist.  You may be asked why you wish to leave.  Sometimes the psychiatrist may make suggestions for another provider ; at other times you are on your own. I would encourage you not to leave a provider for reasons like therapy being painful. Please be aware that now a days most psychiatrists primarily do medication management.

Question 9

can i get in touch with a psychiatrist?

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Certainly.: Please schedule an appointment with a healthtap psychiatrist. 
Good luck!

Question 10

how could psychiatrists treat obbsession?

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Obsession txment.: Clomipramine, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, paroxetine, andsertraline, which are approved by the  (FDA) for treatment of OCD, are recommended pharmacological agents.  Although meta-analyses of placebo-controlled trials suggest greater efficacy for clomipramine than for fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, &amp; sertraline. Psychotherapy-CBT using behavioral techniques such as response prevention (ERP) is recommended.

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