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I think i'm bipolar and my mom has scheduled me for an appointment. i read online that sometime you have to go to a therapist to get the medication?

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Dr. Tania Dempsey answered

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Psychiatrist: A psychiatrist is a doctor of medicine (M.D.) who prescribes medications for disorders like bipolar disease. You will certainly need to see a psychiatrist but a therapist (typically a psychologist or social worker) can help you develop strategies for living with the disease and for making lifestyle changes that will help stabilize your mood.

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Dr. Diane Minich answered

See a doctor: A psychologist cannot prescribe medication. A psychiatrist or your family doctor can prescribe medication if the yare comfortable doing it.

Answered 11/25/2013

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A member asked:

I think i'm bipolar and my mom has scheduled me for an appointment. i read online that sometime you have to go to a therapist to get the medication?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Tania Dempsey answered

Dr Ash agreed

Dr. Diane Minich answered

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