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hi everyone 🙂
ive got my first appoitnment with a psychiastrist tomorrow morning and im pretty nervous and not sure what to expect..
what should i expect in my first appointment? were you scared the first time you went?
can everyone share their experiences with me about how they went during your sessions?
im really nervous and any advice is very much welcome
thank you
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oceangirlSenior Contributor
My advice is to follow your instincts- what you feel matters the most.
I think we all have preferences and approaches we prefer. What would necessary be someone I would connect/click with might not be someone you might feel comfortable with.
I go by how I feel, not necessary by a checklist or otherwise I am just going to overthink the situation which will probably make me more anxious. I would say go in tomorrow with a open mind because it will help relax you. I think when I have felt relief with someone, its not them meeting a certain criteria but because I felt safe with them and that is a big thing.
Some good qualities in someone-competent, integrity, compassion,openness,trustworthy, approachable,flexible,honest,friendly, professional and engaging.
I am just really good at reading people- and following my instinct is what I go by the most. Goodluck for tomorrow.
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MazaritaSenior Contributor
Good luck! Take it easy. Best wishes that you come out of the session feeling better and more hopeful than when you went in. 🙂
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@Mazarita@oceangirl@Former-Member@Former-Member@Former-Member
well i went to see my psychiatrist for the first time and wow you werent kidding about the questions!!!!
but i think it went well. my medication dosages have been changed and added another type of medication as well.
she also told me to practice deep breathing 3 times a day, i have to use to hotlines such as suicide line and kids helpline and headspace etc that are avaliable to use. she wants me to go to my gp every week if if required see them twice a week. she would like me to continue to see my psychologist and continue to do the suicide prevention program as well.
she also wants me to do blood tests as well which im absolutly terrified of needles so im really dreading that and putting that off until absoloutly neccessary
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yeah @Former-Member
it did go quite well although my navigator took me to the wrong spot lol so i was alittle bit late
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