https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/treatments-health-professionals/different-methods-of-help/m-p/519758#M12740 <P>Over the past year I have felt myself decline emotionally.. I have always found it hard to ask for help but towards the end of last year I worked up the courage to go to my GP as I felt like I was losing control. Unfortunately since I stutter I found it hard to get my point across to m<SPAN style="font-size: inherit;">y GP, but she said I was dealing with a mix of anxiety and depression, and referred me to a psychologist. My GP said that the psychologist would get in contact with me. I never received a call and attempted to call them multiple times but was left with an automated message. I went back to my GP and asked them to resend my referral and again, still no contact from them. </SPAN></P> <P><SPAN style="font-size: inherit;">This experience has disheartened me as I already have a fear of going to the doctors.. and when I finally worked up the courage to go, I've been left in the dark.. </SPAN></P> <P>I always find it hard to get my point across in person and tend to shy away from explaining how I feel due to extreme nerves.. I was wondering if there was any way of getting help online, preferably via a web chat. I have found communicating via messaging a lot easier on myself and is a great opportunity for me to explain myself in greater detail. </P> Thu, 14 Jan 2021 05:31:13 GMT kaityo1 2021-01-14T05:31:13Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/treatments-health-professionals/different-methods-of-help/m-p/519758#M12740 <P>Over the past year I have felt myself decline emotionally.. I have always found it hard to ask for help but towards the end of last year I worked up the courage to go to my GP as I felt like I was losing control. Unfortunately since I stutter I found it hard to get my point across to m<SPAN style="font-size: inherit;">y GP, but she said I was dealing with a mix of anxiety and depression, and referred me to a psychologist. My GP said that the psychologist would get in contact with me. I never received a call and attempted to call them multiple times but was left with an automated message. I went back to my GP and asked them to resend my referral and again, still no contact from them. </SPAN></P> <P><SPAN style="font-size: inherit;">This experience has disheartened me as I already have a fear of going to the doctors.. and when I finally worked up the courage to go, I've been left in the dark.. </SPAN></P> <P>I always find it hard to get my point across in person and tend to shy away from explaining how I feel due to extreme nerves.. I was wondering if there was any way of getting help online, preferably via a web chat. I have found communicating via messaging a lot easier on myself and is a great opportunity for me to explain myself in greater detail. </P> Thu, 14 Jan 2021 05:31:13 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/treatments-health-professionals/different-methods-of-help/m-p/519758#M12740 kaityo1 2021-01-14T05:31:13Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/treatments-health-professionals/different-methods-of-help/m-p/519759#M12741 <P>Hello kaityo1, welcome to the forums. I'm sorry this has happened to you, if it makes you feel any better, it's happened to be numerous times. I know how heartbreaking, upsetting, etc it is. But just know that you've done nothing wrong and it's not your fault. </P> <P>If you would like to use webchats, there's the following, they also have phone and email options but webchats you can talk 1-on-1.</P> <UL> <LI>Lifeline.</LI> <LI>Kids Helpline.</LI> <LI>eHeadspace.</LI> <LI>Suicide Call Back Service.</LI> <LI>Blue Knot.</LI> </UL> <P>&amp; more. I hope this helps.</P> Thu, 14 Jan 2021 05:34:17 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/treatments-health-professionals/different-methods-of-help/m-p/519759#M12741 Guest_4643 2021-01-14T05:34:17Z