OK, I don't know what a diagnostician is.....but what a lot of insurance companies require is a sort of screening process to "determine" whether you need a psychiatrist. In my experience, it's been a phone call with someone who asks you questions and then they approve or disapprove you for treatment.

You need to call your insurance company requires.

IMO, the psychiatrist will know best what specific AD you need. But still it will be a trial and error process. I've been on at least 5 different ones.

on the gaining weight thing......hummm.....it certainly is harder to get control of your overeating and exercise when you are depressed, i think that once you find a med that works that things will work out.

but the way that I look at it is....my treatment for depression Includes my medicine, my therapy (talking with a counselor), good nutrition, and exercise. I do not believe that I can fight depression using any one of these tools by itself.