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[quote=Anonymous]Any decent therapist will recommend a physical if you've not had one recently. So, going to a therapist and GP are not mutually exclusive. I definitely wouldn't get meds from a GP, though. Psychotropic drugs are very tricky, and most GPs just don't know enough about them to prescribe thoughtfully. A therapist can make referrals for psychiatrists, if you're so inclined after the physical and beginning therapy. FWIW, I'm a psychologist, so have a bit of experience with these things. Also, CBT can be useful, but it's not considered a particularly long-term fix. It really depends on what's going on. Oh, and a therapist does need to be a psychiatrist to prescribe, but most psychiatrists aren't trained in psychotherapy any more. Good luck![/quote]
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