GuyDudeman@lemmy.mltoAsklemmy@lemmy.ml•I'll have my first appointment with a psychiatrist tomorrow. What should I expect?English
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1 year agoTo add to this, the therapist is going to help as well, so keep going to your therapist, especially if you are starting a prescription.
It can be a rollercoaster for the first few months when you start any psychiatric medication, until your body adjusts.
But stick with both your psychiatrist and psychologist and always let them know immediately if/when you feel strange or “off”. It will help tremendously.
I wish you luck!
Oh there’s always side effects. But for me, they were absolutely worth the difference in how my brain worked. I became functional again. Also, the psychiatrist will tell you all about the side effects. Let them know what you’re afraid of. They won’t lie to you. They will help find the right chemical for your issues. Might not find the perfect one right away either. But it’s worth trying, in my opinion.