Every person may experience unhappiness, anxiety, sleep disturbance, appetite disturbance, lack of concentration, unwillingness to start the day, etc. at certain periods of their lives. These can be temporary problems that come and go in short periods of time. If there is a deep unhappiness and this continues for a long time, then you should think that there may be a mental illness and you should seek professional help.
What are the Conditions that Require Referral to Psychiatry?
Symptoms that we cannot recognize can cause problems of psychiatric origin. Some of them; chronic pain, chronic fatigue may indicate a psychiatric disorder. Persistent, unexplained fatigue may also indicate this psychiatric condition. Most of the time, when a doctor is consulted about this, they can refer the person to a psychologist.
What is explained when visiting a psychiatrist?
The psychiatrist tries to get to know the person, especially at the first visit. He/she tries to learn your complaints and takes your medical history starting from the first years of your life. You will be asked if there is anyone around you who has experienced psychiatric illness. You will be asked about any medications you are taking. All this information, together with your current application, is very important for evaluating your condition and making the correct diagnosis. In addition to our physical health, there are things we need to do to protect our brain health and prevent the deterioration of our mental functions. These are; taking advantage of daylight, doing sports (especially walking), keeping our social communication alive.