my GP prescribes mine

they might insist that you also seek out a therapist

but if you agree to do that (and you don't even really have to do more than a session or two) then they will usually prescribe you something.

My gp prescribes mine. My therapist doesn't prescribe

psychiatrist.

but I see a therapist regularly, a psychiatrist every 3 months, and my GP once a year.

that's just what makes the most sense for me.

Psychiatrist, though I'm switching to getting it from my gp because I'm stable so it's just a maintenance med now.

I highly recommend seeing a therapist and/or psychiatrist for the first steps though. Therapists especially, their job is to help you feel better. GPs and psychiatrists don't have the time per patient to help give you cognitive/behavioral tools, or really do much beyond very basic textbook diagnostics.

And meds are absolutely great when you find one that works, but even then they're only half the picture for treatment. And it can be a difficult process finding one that works so having support helps.

... Granted finding a therapist who you work well with can also be an ordeal, but that's the way it goes and when you find one who works for you they're worth their weight in gold

I get mine from a psychiatrist. If you can swing it, try to see a clinician who will do both therapy and the meds for you. Easier if it's one person.

I'll try to find a doc who does both but I can't afford long term therapy. I still use the coping tools I learned in therapy from 14 years ago but need more than those things now.

My main worry about therapy is that it usually takes me a few tries to find a good match and then I'll be out of money to cover the copay to visit often enough to help. It's worth a shot though.

when you call to make an appointment, ask about doing a free interview/ consult to see if you fit well

many many places will do that for you

my gp does all my meds, my medical situation is so complicated that it makes the most sense for him to stay on top of it all instead of half a dozen specialists, but not all drs are willing to do that

If your insurance will pay for a psychiatrist, please start there. Then when you are doing better you can have your gp take over prescribing.

Ok, so you've already been through the therapy thing once. That's good.