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Depression: Advice needed
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Hi all. After many years of suffering from this damn depression and anxiety I have finally decided to get some help as it's ruined my life. I'm sure that a lot of you know what I'm talking about. The problem is I don't know where to start. What is the process that some of you have gone through to get help? Do I first need to see my GP, or psychiatrist, or phycologist? I have no idea where to start. Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks.
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Hi Ronnie
It's great to read that you want to get help. I have been suffering depression and anxiety and BPD for three years. I first went to my GP who referred me to a psychologist to which I am still seeing. You can get a mental health plan which I think entitles you to 10 visits that you can claim from Medicare.
Good luck with this and keep us in touch
Jo
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Hi Jo. Thanks very much for your reply. I didnt know about the mental health plan for Medicare. I'll look into it further. Thanks heaps.
Ron.
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dear Ronnie, no need to as your doctor knows all the details, keep posting as there will be many other questions or problems you may encounter. Geoff.