A weird psychiatrist

@Dreamerby (10111)

• Calcutta, India

4 Oct 24

Yeah I am really lucky to have him in my life. But that counselor was a deal-breaker! I am never ever consulting him for God's sake!

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Jo Ann

@akalinus (44366)

• United States

4 Oct 24

@Dreamerby You could ask for someone else who has more sensitivity.

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@Dreamerby (10111)

• Calcutta, India

4 Oct 24

@akalinus There's actually no concept of insurance on these consultations in India. As far as I know. There are both private and government hospitals and the doctors have their own clinics. So, I went to a private hospital to take his consultation based on the reviews. It turned out to be a fiasco!

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George B Vieto

@Deepizzaguy (122067)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

3 Oct 24

I used to visit psychiatrist dealing with the bad habit of talking out loud to myself.

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George B Vieto

@Deepizzaguy (122067)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

4 Oct 24

@Dreamerby My mental health doctor was very good in dealing with my depression and anxiety.

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@Dreamerby (10111)

• Calcutta, India

4 Oct 24

Oh I see. So did he/she help you? Did the meds work?

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Eva James

@wolfgirl569 (135583)

• Marion, Ohio

3 Oct 24

Try searching for a different one. There is good ones

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@Dreamerby (10111)

• Calcutta, India

4 Oct 24

Here in India its a stigma. There aren't really good psychiatrists in the city.

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emptychair

@innertalks (23734)

• Australia

5 Oct 24

I have found them rather unhelpful, as they are often full of their own opinions, and think they know it all. They usually do not give you much time, and will take phone calls during a session too, or just leave you to fill out a questionnaire. The paid for hour is usually less than than that, and only around 45 minutes to 50 minutes, at most. They never give you more than that, and are more in it for the money than to really help anyone, I suspect. I found them all next to useless, but some free phone counselling services here are better, if I get a caring, and competent person, on the other end of the line.

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emptychair

@innertalks (23734)

• Australia

5 Oct 24

@Dreamerby Yes, I agree. They certainly never helped me.

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@Dreamerby (10111)

• Calcutta, India

5 Oct 24

Yes. He, too, called the receptionist, I guess, to ask him how many more patients were waiting outside. I forgot to mention that in the post. Unless someone has something really serious, like dementia or something similar, the psychiatrists aren't of any help!

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Shiva

@Shiva49 (28366)

• Singapore

5 Oct 24

Thankfully, I have never been to a psychiatrist. Ironically, you were worse off by seeing the psychiatrist's attitude but hopefully, the medicines work for you. My take is one needs luck to meet with a helpful doctor, government official, etc.

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@Dreamerby (10111)

• Calcutta, India

5 Oct 24

Yeah. Luck is needed.

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Anish Asokan

@RevivedWarrior (3853)

• India

4 Oct 24

Lets talk about your problem first. You feel anxiety due to exams - is it because of fear of not passing the exams? or is it you would not get good marks ? or is it because of some experience which gets you anxious when you see exams?. If it is a "yes" to first two , then I would say spend just 3 hours daily studying and 30 minutes teaching your mind or someone what you studied. That should help you on long run. Perhaps it is because you have been compared to others who might be getting marks. Do not bother , life is a long journey - just because of marks you may not get always get the coveted lifestyle. Medicines ,well you could try , however you need to become brave to counter your issues and luckily you have a good boyfriend who cares! Good luck!

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@Dreamerby (10111)

• Calcutta, India

4 Oct 24

Thanks for your advice. It's a yes on your 2nd question.

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Always smiling

@allknowing (153544)

• India

7 Oct 24

You would do well if you reosrted to yoga and meditation

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Always smiling

@allknowing (153544)

• India

7 Oct 24

@Dreamerby Glad to hear that That will help you a lot.

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@Dreamerby (10111)

• Calcutta, India

7 Oct 24

Yes I am inculcating that in my routine.

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luisadannointed

@luisadannointed (11842)

• Philippines

7 Oct 24

I think they just have different approach, but may that doctor was not able to deliver the right words or approach to you. Anyway i hope that you will not take any medicine, and just stay strong... I know school is very stressful and the pressure keeps pushing us to our limits. I hope you find your balance, and I hope you will overcome your thoughts and emotions. I don't know, when I am also studying I felt pressured but I remember a classmate told me, failure is part of the student's life, not because I am slow or weak, but sometime life's happens and it is an early training for the real world outside school. And yes it is really true. I hope you can find a better doctor soon, but I really pray that this time it will really help you in overcoming your circumstances. God bless and have a great day.

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luisadannointed

@luisadannointed (11842)

• Philippines

13 Oct 24

@Dreamerby I guess so, nobody will really understand us the way we understand ourselves. Anyway I hope you get a better doctor. God bless.

@Dreamerby (10111)

• Calcutta, India

13 Oct 24

Also I have another chronic problem of IBS-C (acute constipation with digestion issues). Its making life so much difficult. Nobody would really understand the problems I deal with unless they are facing the same.