Struggling with many issues and facing eviction

Ceege · ‎14-05-2020

I have been struggling for many years with a feeling of total fatigue. My doctor hasn't been helpful whilst I have been complaining about it for many years. I'm just dead inside. I can't change GP's as this is a rural area and the others are even worse - ah suck it up, get over yourself, you can't afford private health insurance do therefore you don't deserve medical care etc etc. There aren't a large number of GP's to choose from. I don't handle medication well. Since I have been living in public housing, I have been subjected to repeated violence, including sexual assault. The police refuse to record the incidents so I am called a liar every time I complain about things. We don't have any psychologists that bulk bill on a mental health plan. So I don't know where to turn. I know that if something isn't done about the violence I will probably be killed, my next door neighbor threatens me continuously. I got an AVO on him and he breached it several times, but could i get anything done about it? Not on your life. So now I get evicted and lose all my belongings and he keeps the roof over his head and laughs at me while he continues to threaten and I get called liar liar when I complain. I get told "you won't engage with services". You bet your life I won't when they are threatening to have my licence removed for medical ground with no medical evidence. I have been talking with my GP and he says there is no reason for me to have my licence removed plus this same service was trying to force me to agree to allow them to have me diagnosed as psychotic no consult required. If I find out who they were gonna get to do that, that person is gonna be struck off. I also have a number of physical problems

Tay100 · ‎14-05-2020

Hi Ceege

Firstly, I just wanted to say that I hear you, and I appreciate you reaching out for help and a bit guidance here- the forums are a great place for that. Not having your feelings and experiences validated can be really disheartening, especially from medical professionals of all people.
Please know that your struggle is valid and you deserve help: perhaps seeking some structured help from a kinder resource could empower you- we can point you in the direction of some caring, non-judgemental resources if you like. It can be a daunting process especially when there is distrust and trauma there, so we could navigate it together if you like as we know it may be a delicate process. Let us know, we are here.

Sending kindness and understanding your way, and stay safe,
Tay100

Ceege · ‎15-05-2020

Thank you. I have made a complaint to my local Health District. I was dragged up to the hospital under threat of sectioning. I don't have any condition that requires me to be sectioned nor am I a threat to myself or anyone else. I was seen by a social worker then passed to another. This other social worker made lots of promises which she failed to do so I made the complaint. I searched the psychology today website and found 3 psychologists in Sydney that said they did counselling via skype and accepted the medicare rebate so I contacted them. 2 didn't reply and the one that did suggested I go to the local hospital and tell them I'm suicidal. That would have gotten me scooped up and dumped in a mental facility 250 km away with no way to get home, and if they decided to medicate me that could have ended in death if they gave me the wrong meds. Our hospital is only staffed by fly in fly out GP's. There are no specialists whatsoever. Now I don't know where to turn

Sophie_M · ‎15-05-2020

Hi Ceege,

We are so sorry to hear what you've been going through and how difficult it has been for you to find support. We can hear how disheartening this must be, but please know that you've come to a safe space and our community is here to offer you as much support and conversation as you need. We'd also really encourage you to reach out to our Beyond Blue Support Service, which is available 24/7 by phone on 1300 22 4636 or on Webchat 3pm-12am AEST on our website: www.beyondblue.org.au/getsupport. One of our friendly counsellors will be able to talk things through and assist you in finding some helpful supports. You are not alone in this, and we hope that you keep us updated on how you're going whenever you feel ready.

Tay100 · ‎16-05-2020

Hi Ceege,

I'm so sorry to hear that you are still sitting in a tough space. Could you ask the psychologist that got back to you about some other short term coping strategies that can help you manage how you feel on a day to day basis? I also recommend following Sophie_M's suggestions to help manage things overall, given your anxiety about the hospital- you also aren't alone in your apprehension about approaching them, it's a common and valid feeling. Keep us posted with what you do, and on the local Health District complaint as well.

Sending hugs,

Tay100.

Ceege · ‎18-05-2020

The psychologist that replied wasn't prepared to be of any help. It isn't anxiety about hospital it is anger at making all the promises and the failing to carry them out. If the GP on duty in the hospital can't deal with whatever you get shipped at least 250 km away, dump and run. Doesn't matter whether the issue is physical or mental. If they can't deal with it you get shipped. I contacted Beyond Blue Support Service. apparently my issues are too complex for them. Meanwhile I am not safe from my neighbors, we have a women's refuge but I am denied access to it because I have somewhere to live, despite the fact that it is unsafe to be there. It is now too cold to be sleeping in the car as temps are getting down to 3 deg overnight. Soon it will be -7 deg overnight. One of the neighbors went berserk last night and tried to break into the flat for no reason. I'm scared out of my mind. Got the police down. Outcome? Naughty naughty don't do it again! I'll do what I like.

Sophie_M · ‎18-05-2020

Hi Ceege,

We are so sorry to hear about what you are going through at the moment. We are currently trying to get in contact with you to offer some additional support as we are concerned for your wellbeing.

Please remember that if at any point you are feeling unsafe, call 000 (triple zero). We hear you that this has not been helpful in the past and we understand that this might be disheartening - however, we would encourage our community to try not to be discouraged by negative experiences when seeking help. You might find that you get a different police officer. It's important to contact emergency services in an emergency.

It is true that our Support Service may have found your case too complex for telephone counselling. However, we would encourage you to get in contact with them to ask for a referral for an organisation that would be appropriate for a case of your complexity. They are available 24/7 on 1300 22 4636.

If you would like to post further, please tell us more about what's on your mind and how we can best help support you.