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Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)

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@youngsally

Psychiatrists don't necessarily get a lot of training in psychotherapy....but your observation is correct...many focus on psychopharmacology and leave the rest to other mental health professionals. One has to ask or do some research on the psychiatrist ahead of time....but having a referral from another mental health professional - or even your PCP can help.

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grandmaR | @grandmar | Sep 26, 2018

@youngsally
Good Morning,
It is my understanding that psychiatrists are used to manage psychotropic drugs.
Psychologists and social workers conduct the therapy part.
Since they are NOT medical doctors like the psychiatrist, they cannot write scripts.
You will do some talking with the psychiatrist, too.
The purpose of that is to help determine if your meds are the right dosage or even the correct medicine.
The psychiatrist tries to "match" up your behaviors and feelings from visit to visit.
That is why it is VERY IMPORTANT to be honest with the doctor and tell him/her everything.
Hope this is useful!
Ronnie (GRANDMAr)

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