Introduction - Hello Everyone

[Guest_498]

Hi all,

I'm new to this forum. I'd like to introduce myself. I'm 40 years of age, female. My interests include music (any genre), reading a great novel, watching comedy, Restuaranting, and learning new things. I suffer from depression and anxiety. Depression feels very lonely for me. I'd like to reach out for some support. Thank you.

[ecomama]

Good morning sweet girl...

Sad to hear about another one down for you.... keep trying!!

Have you tried going the "other way around"?

I would call "compassionate" groups and ask them if they know any psychiatrists in your area.... only from my experience and in possible priority order, I would call...
* Cara Care in Sydney... they do excellent training for MH professionals AND have an awesome data base for other states of those who've attended their Courses (it's like training for people with huge hearts for the job and I think it's true!)....
* Brave Hearts Qld - same with data base for other states...
* 1800RESPECT - all of you need to phone here for support. What you're experiencing is SO much worse than "disrespect" its outright abuse.
* Blue Knot but I found this place less ummm "attuned" is the best word I can come up with.

Instead of scrummaging around in the dark dark woods of who knows what... if you START from the groups (with heart) who've whittled their lists down to a short list.... they'll help.

You don't have to say much about your situation... just that alot of abuse has taken place and you need a really good psychologist / psychiatrist...

Love EM

[monkey_magic]

Thanks EM,

It really is abuse. I need to have a cold shower after seeing yet another defamatory psychiatrist. I feel so much worse for seeing her. I swear they have something against normal people and the human race.

I will try one of your options. Thanks again.

[ecomama]

Here for you...

TO change the tempo UP a tad, there's a Birthday Party for Mara in the BB Cafe today / tonight!

Pop in and take a rest from the lunacy of life... hope to see you all there!

Love EM

[Guest_498]

Money_magic,

I feel for you. I really don't know what to say, as I haven't had many contacts with psychiatrists, other than the one who set me up. That experience was enough to put me off these quacks forever. Hang tough girl.

[Guest_498]

Won't the psychiatrist agree to take you off the insidious meds? Why not?

[Donut101]

Hey BluBerry,

Im glad for you but also everyone else that has decided to join this community and seek help, it takes an incredible amount of courage to do so during tough times for all.

I have just joined today. Im 17, sort of enjoy games and love sleeping. I feel lost and hoping to get back in touch with myself once again. I also suffer from anxiety and depression. Ive also abused drugs and alcohol.

[Guest_498]

Hey Donut101,

It's tough isn't it, at times? I love sleeping also when I can get it. I did suffer insomnia and it's gotten better since I left my mum's home but I still struggle to sleep at night these days, especially when I'm depressed. You're 17 - still such a baby. I remember when I was 17 ... long time ago now, distant memory. lol.

Drugs and alcohol are something that most people have done. You're not alone and its very common.

[monkey_magic]

Hi Bluberry,

They won't take me off the meds because of control and money. The longer they keep me on the CTO the more money she( public psychiatrist) gets because I have to see her as part of the CTO ( community treatment order) conditions. It's better for their pockets if I'm on the books. If she had a heart ( or brain) she wouldn't keep reapplying to keep me on it) . She believes in the drugs. She says I will relapse if off them which is utter bullshit. She offends me constantly. She's one track minded/ willed.
I spoken up for nearly two years, might as well have spoken to the wall.

[Guest_498]

But if the meds are causing you damage!!?

[monkey_magic]

I know right!?

I've even spoken to the psychiatric director about this...

I've been talking about this for a long time to them and say " get me off your drugs they are causing damage"

My doc has told them we will take it further.

They are desensitized, inhumane,

I don't understand? I told them I don't understand.

I wrote a lengthy letter to the tribunal about what these drugs are doing. They still extended the order.

Now I know what it's like to be invisible, to not have my voice heard or have ppl that inflicted this not care.