How can I get what I need from my doctor?

Let your doctor know what you expect from them. Just like physical ailments, mental issues require as much information as you can give for the best results. So make sure you communicate in the best possible way your wants, needs and lacks.

Be clear about what you want. Also gently demand help - be assertive about what you want, so they acknowledge you seriously need what you want. If talking is difficult, you can write your thoughts on paper. This way you don't forget to say anything, too.

By answering the doctors questions truthfully and understanding the confidentiality agreement between you and the doctor , the doctor will not share any of your information

Always be open and honest with your doctor about your lifestyle, medications, and any new issues. Keep them in the loop if you are seeing another doctor, such as a therapist or psychiatrist. Honesty is key to ensuring your doctor understands what you're going through and can more accurately judge the best way to proceed.

Try writing everything down before you attend the appointment. Sometimes seeing the doctor can be quite an anxious situation so it can be better to have a set of the questions you want to ask beforehand.

Schedule an appointment. Talk to your doctor about whatever you are having trouble with, or whatever you need. If it is an option, they will tell you. If it isn't you'll just have to find some other way I guess...

You talk to you doctor and tell him everything that is going on.. what you say will depend on the help they will give you

Make an appointment with a doctor to see what is concerning for you and/or what you need help with. Your doctor is like your best friend. He/she is there to listen everything that has been going on with you. Don't be nervous, they're there to help people. That's just what they do.

it can be a real struggle. what ive started doing is writing out all my symptoms and when they happen, so if i feel like the doctors not believing my, i have something to back up what im saying. the main thing is, if your doctor is not giving you what you need, try to stand up for yourself. you have rights, and you deserve to be treated with respect.

If you have a lot to say or you are unsure that you will remember things, it's ok to write things down and take notes in with you. If you have some ideas of what you think you need, it's ok to tell this to the doctor. The more you can tell them, the better they can help you. If you find you have a doctor who you don't think fully understands you or doesn't give a good reason for going against what you want, them there is always the option of asking for a second opinion. From my own experiences, I've found that being open and honest and giving your doctor as much information as possible is a good way to go. If you have an idea of what treatment would benefit you, most doctors will welcome that input, although they should weigh up the pros and cons with you.