Embarrassed :(

Ok so this morning I went to a hospital for a consultation of possible depression or anxiety with a psychiatrist for the first time. In the ward there were these mentally disabled people (like insane people) in the psychiatrist ward, and I felt really really embarrassed that people there might think I'm crazy or something ( like when the assistants there asked what I'm doing there, I told them I want a psychiatric consultation, I was felt really really really embarrassed ((( unfortunately and at the same time fortunately, there were no psychiatrist available this day so they told me to come visit them again during the weekdays next week.
Should I still go for it?
Which is better and more affordable in your opinion Psychiatrist or Psychologist?

I really need your help guys
Thank you so so much

 

Have you tried the herb to help your depression or anxiety?

A psychologist or counselor may be good, but I wouldn't touch any of the pharmaceutical "anti-depressant" drugs that a psychiatrist would prescribe you.

No need to be embarrassed, bro. And I was in a psych ward once, less than a year ago.

 

I tried this thing I discovered on the net called saint john's wort and for me it's not really working ((
I don't wanna go to a psych ward (
I'm in college right now far from my parents and I don't want them to find out these things happening to me ((

 

I'm not sure that I know all of the details. I think that a Psychiatrist has a medical degree. They don't really listen to your problems or try to give you talk-therapy. I think that they just prescribe medications or treatments.

If you want a prescription, the psychiatrist is probably the best one to go to.

If you don't have insurance, a psychiatrist is probably going to be much more expensive

You could also see a clinical social worker for talk therapy, which would probably be cheaper

if you don't have insurance now and can't afford it, you may be able to get medicaid

you could also see an md who could give you a referal

please don't let embarassment stand in your way. you haven't done anything wrong. there is no reason to be embarassed.

you may want to check out the book "Curing Depression Naturally with Chinese Medicine" by Bob Flaws. It has a lot of self-help methods for treating depression

If your depression is making you feel suicidal, you may want to contact a helpline www.befrienders.org or on-line suicide forum www.suicideforum.com

getting a 1/2 hour per day of gentle aerobic activity could be helpful. eating fresh, lightly cooked whole foods might help. meditation might help

hope that things get better soon!

 

Everyone is perfect the way they are man. No need to ashamed or afraid of anything bro. I saw a psychologist about a year ago, just cause I felt so lost in the world and I was just so confused to the point, where I began to become a bit depressed myself. I spoke with a very kind woman, who was sympathetic and understanding, and did it help, Yes! However, was everything 100% fixed? Not really, although I saw her for a couple months, but talking to a psychologist you should not feel embarrassed, as I'm sure many of us have seekin' help at some point in our lifetime, but most of us are afraid to admit, as was I in the beginning. Good luck out there my friend and the best of wishes!

 

^^^ This...

 

oh, if you're in school you may want to go to your school's counseling department, if they've got one

your school may have a confidentiality policy that would mean you could get services without your parents knowing. you could ask them what their policy is.

 

I don't know why but I feel like people might think I'm crazy because I'm going to a psychiatrist.
So how much do you think is the consultation fee of a psychiatrist?

O tried drinking tea, exercise with music and also meditation (but i can't focus and concentrate that much). They are not working out for me

 

By herb, I meant cannabis. Aka marijuana. Aka weed. Aka pot. Aka ganja.

And a psych ward is a bad experience, in my opinion. The people are friendly and they do have activities to keep you busy, but the one I was at didn't let us go outside. Nor did they allow us to listen to music. And then there's the phone call restrictions, and worst of all the visiting restrictions. At least we got to watch movies at the end of the day. Worst part is not being able to sleep at night, because you can't lock the door, so you have the hallway light streaming in. Plus they keep cracking it open even wider because they check on you every 15 min.

You'll only end up in the psych ward if you're under threat of harming yourself or others. You don't have to go that route if you get a psychologist or counselor. A counselor is the cheapest route.

I would not personally recommend anti-depressant pharmaceutical drugs because of the side effects and the experiences I've read about. This in contrast to cannabis.

 

I'm not really that comfortable talking to my school's counselor, because I'm kinda paranoid about having my problems be in my permanent record and stuff. Plus what if they called my parents secretly about how I am doing ((( I just don't want them to know, my parents especially my mom, they are in a rough time right now and I don't want myself be adding up to their burden

 

Nah I dont smoke pot or do drugs, I'm a clean person, XD, I smoke cigs sometimes and drink liquor ( not clean) but thats pretty much it

If it's ok with you can you tell me why you ended up in a psych ward ? :O

 

Dont worry about your parents finding out through the school, thats incredibly illegal unless you sign a waiver

 

Well, you just named two hard drugs and you tell me you're clean? heh Weed's a soft drug, and is actually a very safe substance. Far safer than anything a psychiatrist would prescribe you. Then again, I can't even begin to describe the corruption of the pharmaceutical industry. You might benefit from watching this documentary:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jO_ncXj7RE"]The Union: The Business Behind Getting High - Full Movie - High Quality - YouTube

I don't judge drugs based on legality and politics, but according to science and safety.

Personally, I feel like my depression has benefited from cannabis. And my last trip on magic mushrooms definitely facilitated positive changes in my personality. Suicide's definitely a 100% no after being exposed to that higher reality.

As for how I ended up in the psych ward, eh. Repeated suicide attempt with a knife while around a former friend. My line of thinking was irrational.

 

You are not responsible for the emotional well being of your parents. They brought you into the world, not the other way round.

Sounds like you are embarrassed to have authority know that you are unsure of yourself.

If you are unsure of yourself, then you are not the one to judge who is worthy of what.

 

Also, I think school counseling might be the best immediate option. Besides, you're 18. You have the right to tell them not to inform your parents. Don't overthink it. You don't wanna wait too long.

 

Aww cigs and beers are hard drugs???? :O I wish I could do pot but I'm afraid I'll get positive result in a drug test :/ and I'll get addicted to it.
Btw is there a torrent for that docu film in your link? I really want to watch it I cant watch it online because my net sucks XD

Irrational in what ways ? :O
Im kinda interested with your story is it possible and ok for you to tell me more? perhaps you can pm me, I really want to know more about those things

 

I really love them
I just dont want them to worry ( and my mom for sure if she finds out she'll be crying and say some korni stuffs to me probably I dont want those things
I just want to deal this on my own :/

 

Well tobacco has nicotine, which is one of the most addictive substances. Not to mention cigarettes have thousands more added chemicals. Alcohol can be good in small amounts, but is bad for you once you start getting drunk. A hard drug is something that is physically addictive, and can cause death. Tobacco and alcohol fit in both those categories. Pot is neither physically addictive nor can cause death. Personally, I wouldn't smoke pot if I thought I was doing harm to my body. I've always sort of been a bit of a health freak.

It can be mentally addictive, but that's all dependent on how you use it. I think the Internet and masturbation are far worse addictions.

I'll probably PM you. I'm not too comfortable in telling it openly, just because I'm not that person anymore. Yes, I still struggle with loneliness and heavy negativity sometimes, but I'm definitely not the person I used to be. The person who accepted depression, gave into it and made it his home. I still can't believe how I wasted my time with all that suicide stuff.

And I'm sure there's a torrent. I can send you that in a PM as well.

 

You don't demonstrate a great deal of respect by programing your moms trip for her.

Evidently the reason you posted, shared with everyone and asked questions about your situation.

 

I feel like pot helps deal with depression and anxiety, but its not a solution. I get bat shit crazy when i stop smoking for a little bit because its just a band-aid when youre using. It can be a vehicle for recovery though, I use it to meet new people and kibda get myself 'out there' and that helps much more than any chemical. It sounds like you still feel kind of in your parents' shadow and you need to be more independent and find who you are. Being social and doing work that you are passionate about are the two best things you can do. Itll be hard, but you gotta just start with small steps. Become a regular at a convenience store and chat with the clerks. Get a small role on a student newspaper or invite your neighbors for a grill out.