Hello redditors. 


What is the first step you took when getting diagnosed? 


I am looking to have a psychological evaluation (!!! specifically an in depth evaluation!!!), and then move into therapy. Should I find a psychiatrist or a therapist? Or both and why? Thanks.

Update: I just found out I have to pay for my appointments out of pocket until I reach my $450 out-of-state deductible, and a psychiatrist around here can cost almost all of that in one visit. It's relatively complicated and I don't want to make the post too long, but in short I have to wait until 2017 to be seen. TWO MORE MONTHS. It seems like it would be so helpful to have an official diagnosis rather than try to manage all of this off what knowledge I have.
(I live in the U.S.A., specifically Oregon which ranks 3rd worst state for mental health care, unfortunately.)
