Are there any psychiatrists on this Earth that believe Porn = Mental Health problems?

Well they are MDs and doctors tend to use medication. Are you doing any therapy at all?

 

Psychiatrists do tend to be more about the physical-bodily aspects of mental illnesses...maybe try going to a psychologist or therapist instead?

 

Have you tried non-MD counselors? e.g., Psychologists or certified MFT? I don't like the idea of medicating either. I think addiction problems are mental more than physical and require working through the psychological issues rather than masking the physical symptoms. Yes, it's definitely harder to address the problem, but I think in the end, the actual problem gets resolved.

 

Psychiatrists have the M.D. degree which allows them to prescribe meds. Psychologists have Ph.D. degrees and can't prescribe meds (by law). There are also various counseling degrees and certifications for non-MDs such as MFT (Marriage & Family Therapist), Sex Therapists, etc. that usually have Master's degrees. (I'm speaking for US btw. Not sure what other countries laws are.)

 

I think you should either discuss your concerns with your doctor, or find another counselor to get a second opinion. Doctors aren't perfect, but they're trained to treat with the combination of meds and therapy. If you don't want to do the meds, tell him/her.

 

Yes it does. Luvox is an SSRI antidepressant. The most distressing side effects of these medications are those involving sexual function. They not only decrease sex drive—they also cause delayed orgasm, and in many people a complete inability to orgasm. Many patients cannot orgasm at all, even with extremely intense masturbation. I would recommend staying away from these medications if possible. Talk to your doctor about these concerns (though many psychiatrists downplay or dismiss these side effects).

 

They push medications because that is all they have, and it is how they make money. He may start you on a low dose, but I guarantee you he will want to increase it. These medications also cause a significant withdrawal syndrome when trying to stop them. I would seek out a counselor/psychologist, and stay away from psychiatrists.

 

Oh I see. Well you only should take the medications you feel you really need. No matter what the psychiatrist pushes, it is ultimately your decision. The problem with psychiatrists is that they always believe that more medication is better. This is completely opposite of the truth—only take medication which is absolutely necessary for you, and no more. Simply tell him that you don’t want to take antidepressants and hopefully he will respect that.

 

Yeah man a part of it is just the system no doubt.. Helps to know how to navigate that since obviously most of us can't just pay out of pocket for the best care. Hopefully you have people you can talk to and get tips on dealing with insurance so so forth, sometimes those tips make all the difference whether you get care or not, or what kind of care.