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Support Groups

Panic90 — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 10:17:59 GMT

Hi everyone

I am looking to join/participate in a support group. I don't know how to find one to suit my circumstances.

In short, I have anxiety and PTSD from being verbally and physically assaulted by a supervisor at work over an extended period of time.

In my googling, all the support groups don't seem to apply to me. It wasn't sexual abuse or domestic violence. I don't have physical or cognitive disabilities. I am over 25 years old but still young. I wasn't abused as a child. I don't have children myself. I haven't been in jail. I don't have a refugee or culturally diverse background. I don't need assistance with housing daily living support. (I mention all these as they seem to be a common theme for support groups).

I am mostly a functioning person, I work full time. I engage with a psychiatrist on and off (I'm off at the moment). I just want to see if a support group will assist with feeling less alone. It's a strange set of circumstances.

Does anyone have any ideas where to look? I live in Queensland but also happy to participate in online groups. Also able to pay for the service if required

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Katyonthehamsterwheel — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 11:50:12 GMT

Hi there

What about GROW? It seems to fit with your situation, and can be done in person or online. Disclaimer - I can't recommend them as I've thus far been too chicken to join. But the concept of peer to peer support looks good.

Katy

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Croix — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 13:23:47 GMT

Dear Panic90~

I am sorry to hear of your experiences, it is such a horrible thing to happen. I think it could fall within the sphere of workplace bullying, as well as other things.

Unfortunately we here in the Support Forum are unable to suggest support groups.

Cam I suggest you contact both our own 24/7 Help Line on 1300 22 4636 and Lifeline on 13 11 14, tell them your circumstances and whereabouts you live and see what suggestions they have. I doubt there are support groups that charge, and online can be a possibility if reputable, moderated and private.

Good luck

Don't forget you can talk here too and receive our understanding and support.

Croix

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romantic_thi3f — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 23:14:08 GMT

Hi Panic90,

Thank you for your post- unfortunately a lot of support groups are like fight clubs in being hidden in nature until you know they are around! You may want to try your local council, hospital, GP or even therapist to see if they're aware of any.

Meanwhile, I've had no luck finding PTSD support groups but here's some I found for anxiety -

https://www.meetup.com/en-AU/topics/anxiety-support-group/au/brisbane/

https://www.arcvic.org.au/community-education/online-support-group-bookings

http://understandinganxiety.wayahead.org.au/support-groups/

https://www.selfhelpqld.org.au/find/

Hope this helps and best of luck,

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Amanda2000 — Thu, 04 Feb 2021 01:41:55 GMT

Hi there,

Further to rt's post above, I can see WayAhead is running 4 online support groups via Zoom at the moment. Scroll down to Online Groups section - http://understandinganxiety.wayahead.org.au/support-group-locations/

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Panic90 — Thu, 04 Feb 2021 08:11:51 GMT

Thanks so much to everyone for your suggestions. I will check them out

Croix I find Lifeline and Beyond Blue staff, the latter in particular, to be generally unhelpful and vague but I do appreciate the suggestion.

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Croix — Sun, 07 Feb 2021 11:33:41 GMT

Dear Panic90~

I'm sorry our help line was unhelpful.

My only other suggestion is to use thefollowing link, and then use it as a starting point for your inquiries, maybe ringing up the groups mentioned and asking them if they know of anythng

www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/resources-support/support-groups/

Hope this helps, a decent support group is worth a far bit of effort.

Croix

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missep123 — Sun, 07 Feb 2021 11:50:22 GMT

Hi Panic90,

I am so glad that others have posted some great suggestions! I am so glad that you have reached out here as amongst everyone there is a vast amount of knowledge and lived experience.

Personally I have found that for those seeking support groups asking your GP or mental health professional can be a great start! Psychologists/counsellors tend to hear through the grapevine of any good ones too so they may be able to recommend some. Hospitals local to you may also be able to provide these services but I have heard that the popular ones tend to have a long wait list (but can be worth it!).

Please let us know how you go!

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Guest_4643 — Sun, 07 Feb 2021 11:54:15 GMT

Hi Panic90, welcome. I'm sorry you're feeling this way and struggling.

You could try the links provided below, or maybe do a Google search to see if there's anything local to you or online, if you haven't already? I don't know QLD I'm afraid.

Either way, I hope you can find a support group or some sort of support at some point, soon hopefully.

Meanwhile, we're here for you, and I hope you feel supported here. Sorry I can't offer more support. I struggle to find mental health stuff for myself in person and online too.

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Empathuniverse — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 19:22:17 GMT

This is a very late reply but your looking for a support group for trauma abuse and it will be CPTSD as it was more than one instance of abuse. Most likely your supervisor had sociopathic or anti-social personality disorder or NPD so you could work on getting help with dealing with someone at work who has one of those cluster B disorders. Its common for these individuals to be toxic in many areas of thier life and professional incidents happen more than people realise.

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Guest_10169 — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 13:01:53 GMT

Hi There,

It sounds like you’ve been through a very challenging experience, and it’s completely understandable that you’d be looking for a support group to connect with others who understand your situation. While it may seem like many groups don’t directly fit your circumstances.

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Guest_10169 — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 08:03:48 GMT

Hey,

From a psychological perspective, mental health conditions like depression and anxiety can significantly impact job performance and daily life. It’s not unusual for individuals to leave their jobs when their mental health deteriorates. This decision often comes after recognizing that the current work environment is not conducive to recovery. Continuing to work closely with your psychologist can help you navigate this process and explore options that support your mental health.