What type of doctor should I see for depression?

I think I may have depression, I feel I need to treat it or I will do something drastic. Would it be better to contact my family doctor or a psychologist? Any other suggestions?|||You can go to your family Dr.|||For depression you can go straight to a psychologist, but do note that there really is no cure. You may be prescribed medication, but I have had some friends given anti-depressants, and it treated their depression, but then they got addicted to it, overdosed it, and turned out to be competely different people (in a negative way). My only suggestion is to be sure to stick to your friends and family for the most reliable help, and do NOT overdose your medication.|||If you just want a counselor or someone to talk to about it who won't pressure you to take meds talk to a psychologist, if you're interested in taking meds or you think it would be beneficial talk to a psychiatrist. I have both. Look at this for more information on Depression.


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The medicine really just makes you more active, it just gives you more energy.|||If even the thought of tackling your depression seems overwhelming, don鈥檛 panic. Feeling helpless and hopeless is a symptom of depression鈥攏ot the reality of your situation. It does not mean that you鈥檙e weak or you can鈥檛 change! The key to depression recovery is to start small and ask for help. Having a strong support system in place will speed your recovery. Isolation fuels depression, so reach out to others, even when you feel like being alone. Let your family and friends know what you鈥檙e going through and how they can support you.





Hope this helps. For more information go to http://www.depressionerectiledysfunction鈥?/a>|||it doesnt matter. if you talk to a doctor the worst thing they can do is tell you to call another doctor.





also let your spouse and/or parents know what you are feeling they will help you get through it.





you obviously want to get threw this whichs means you have a good chance and doing so and living a normal life.





sorry i couldnt be more help, good luck|||Definaetly a Psychologist