Hi MisterM, it sounds like you are really
struggling with the way you have been feeling recently. We understand
that life can be hard at times and present it’s hurdles, but it’s
important to focus on the things that have helped you manage in the
past.
Focus on the positives going on for you and think about what
would have to happen or change in your life for you to feel better about
things. It is also really important that during this time to remember
to look after yourself by getting the right help and support.It
is great that you are reaching out for help and support and always know
that there’s always somewhere to turn to.
From your post we are not sure
if you are seeing a counsellor or therapist, but if you aren’t a GP can
refer you to see one. Counselling support can be helpful in working
out positive ways around thinking patterns and implementing skills and
techniques that may be helpful for you. As we move through our different
life stages, we encounter barriers in different areas of our life and
need to make adjustments and find ways to move forward as best we can.
Talking with a psychologist can be a helpful part of this and this can
be made available to you via the Mental Health Care Plan through your
doctor so that you can receive 6-10 sessions per calendar year where the
bulk of the bill is picked up by Medicare.
If you feel your medication
isn’t being effective for you, we encourage you to speak to your GP
about how you are feeling. We encourage you to try some
online self-help modules that can help provide you some strategies and
techniques that may be helpful for you.
You can visit a website calledE-Couch that has free online self-help modules.
It is great that you are
reaching out for help and support - there’s always
somewhere to turn to. If you feel you are having thoughts of harming
yourself or if you feel you may act on those thoughts, it’s important
that you take immediate steps to keep yourself safe.
You can call the
Mental Health Service Line in Victoria on 1300 874 243 (24/7). You
could also call Life-line on 13 11 14, or the beyondblue Support Service 1300 22 4636. We can help 24
hours a day, 7 days a week with counselling support, information and
referrals. We also have a webchat service available from 3pm to 12 am.
We
are here to support you and encourage you to give us a call during this
time. It is important you look after yourself and to continue to reach
out for support. Stay strong.
