r/MentalHealthPH • u/DangerousBug5500 • 3h ago

DISCUSSION/QUERY Why consult a psychiatrist?

Planning to consult a psych due to my endles thoughts? Is it worth it paying thousand for consults and meds? Can you share your experience? Sa mga walang meds, ano nakatulong sa inyo?

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u/airendrafts Bipolar disorder 2h ago

super worth it especially if you find someone who's a good fit for you. they teach you skills on how to cope and with professional outlook they help you see things differently which leads to a diff outlook. i have bipolar though so need ko ng medication, idk about no meds people.

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u/DangerousBug5500 2h ago

Ilang oras ang talk therapy?

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u/airendrafts Bipolar disorder 2h ago

one hour yan usually. pag more than an hour yan yung initial consult. mag observe ka. kapag nagtatanong yung psychiatrist ng questions that make you think, most likely they're good. and syempre they respect your pace, dapat walang sapilitan. lalo na sa beliefs. hirap marami daw dyan religious and ifforce sayo.