Help for severe anxiety-only treated with meds? Need support

[Mares73]

Hi I'm 40yr old woman who hAs suffered from PTSD, depression & anxiety for yeRs-initially triggered by trauma. I've been seeing the same psych for 7 yrs & all I get is cocktail of various medications. I'm so over just been medicated & the medications are push & pull types. I need help with my anxiety as it's ruling my life, now unable to function on basic household things. Can anyone recommend a good therapist or psychologist in eStern suburbs Sydney who could help me leRn to manage my anxiety. I fear ill just be on medication forever with no other support. Would so appreciate advice. Need practical help, tired of just being treated with trial meds. Thank you to all x Mary 

[Beetle]

HI Mares 73

Welcome 🙂

Sorry to hear you ares truggling so much. I know how this feels since I am also suffering from severe anxiety. I had trauma in my life and have been to councilours for years ( sexual abuse etc, domestic violence ect). Im not diagnosed with PTSD but i guess all this trauma i had triggered my depression and anxiety.

So i understand u go to a psychiatridst and only get meds? is that right? dont you have talk therapy? I have just started meds after resisting them for years. After i nearly commited suicide i agreed to ask for meds and fortunately the do a good job with my anxiety and depression. ( im on SNRIs). I feel with the meds i can think more clearly and able to talk with my councillour about my anxiety and depression much much better.I think we really need both, the meds to think clearly and the talking to  change our behaviour and to look after ourselves nicely. I am starting to learn that now-finaly. Long journey ahead.

Sorry cant recomend any therapists since im up north but I go to centacare and they are good. doesnt cost much either. Good luck and let us know how you go 🙂

Good vibes your way

beetle

[Chris_B]

Hi Mares73,

You can use our practitioner directory here >  http://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/find-a-professional (copy and paste link into browser)

It's searchable by postcode, conditions, therapy types etc.

Hope this helps.

best
CB

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