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If you are experiencing issues in your life that are distressing and causing trouble in important areas of your life, you should seek help. If you are having trouble with sleep, distressing thoughts, trouble at work, poor concentration, constant fatigue, problems in relationships, it is advisable to get psychological help soon to address and resolve the problems.
Since each case is different, the management plan for each individual is different. In certain cases, psychotropic medicines may need to be prescribed to aid in recovery, along with psychological interventions. In most cases, medication is prescribed for a short period of time and are completely non-addicting.
While psychiatric medicines do carry the possibility of inconveniencing side effects, most of them are entirely devoid of any long-term serious side effects at prescribed doses. Also, it is important to remember that while beneficial effects tend to get enhanced over time, most side effects tend to diminish over time.
A psychiatrist is a medical doctor specialised in mental illnesses and can prescribes medication, while a psychologist imparts therapy. In clinical cases, it is advisable to see a psychiatrist since hormonal and biological imbalances sometimes need the aid of medication (only if absolutely necessary). A psychologist is one who helps with adjustment and emotional troubles, with the aid of various forms of therapy.
If you have had any blood tests done recently, please carry the reports with you. Also, if you have had any psychological testing or evaluation, and any previous prescriptions from a psychiatrist, you should bring that along.