Really struggling

[Sunflowerrs]

I'm really struggling to find anyone who sees me.. I feel like I can't handle this.. I don't know how to do this, please help me. I'm reaching out to my family. I have a psychologist. it's like they don't know how serious this is. I don't know how to tell them. Even though I'm trying to tell them

please

[white knight]

Hi sunflowers, welcome

This forum is an example of why people with mental illness needs to get together and talk, because most people cant relate to us.

To explain this in more detail please read the following threads, just the girst post of each if you like. Use google

Topic: they just wont understand why?- beyondblue

Topic: depression, a ship on the high seas- beyondblue

Topic: the balance of your life- beyondblue

We are here for people just like you. We are sufferers like you that have lots of experience.

If you are desperate ring the number at the bottom of this page.

Tony WK

[MarkJT]

Sunflowers, we see you mate and as Tony says above, this is why this place is so good. We see you and will help you through this journey that you are on.

Can you let me know what you have been diagnosed with? You are in the PTSD section so i am assuming it is that?

Let start off with that and then once i have a bit more info, we can work on how to move forward on this one.

Mark

[Sunflowerrs]

Thank you so much

yes I've been diagnosed with ptsd. I'm at my parents house and have been explaining it to them. It took some time but they're starting to get it. But I don't think they get how desperate I am. They're still having normal conversations and talking about themselves, expecting me to listen and when I don't or I get quiet, they give up.. I'm too scared to talk about it because it feels like thin ice already. They're giving me a place to stay. But I'm so desperate for someone to give me the attention I feel I really need. And it's so hard not to sound like you're attention seeking. Jst really just to be given the time of day.. I don't know how to do this.

How do u say hey I really need some help here without sounding like a total jerk to them

[Sunflowerrs]

Thanks those links have been helpful..

[MarkJT]

Sunflower, trying to explain PTSD to those that have never experienced it is a very difficult thing to do.

Perhaps jump onto youtube and search "what does PTSD look like or feel like". To have them sit down and watch that will give them a different point of view on it. It may help them realise just how debilitating PTSD is.

Would they jump into the PTSD section of this forum and have a read of a few posts?

The feelings that we have are really hard to explain also so i definitely know what you are talking about.

How are you currently being treated by a psych for it?

Mark.

[Sunflowerrs]

Thanks for that.. So I have managed to share a video. Its been really helpful.

im seeing a counsellor soon.. Just talking it through has been the most helpful..

but I'm being bullied. I think thats the hardest thing. I'm realising thats what im struggling with the most. I've managed to tell other family members..but I dont really know where to go from here...

[MarkJT]

Sunflower, excellent that the video has been helpful. I have found it really difficult at times to explain what it is like to have PTSD so the video is a great option.

Brilliant that you are going to go see a counselor. They are critical in the recovery process so make sure that you tell the whole story. That is what they are there for, to help you, so to give them the best chance, you need open up.

Being bullied is a horrible thing to go through. Where is this happening?

Mark.

[Sunflowerrs]

Thankfully I'm in a better place now.. And away from that. Getting to rest which is helping a lot.

Can I ask, I've been thrown a real curve ball.. I went to see a psych and they assured me it was bulk billed. They didn't mention Medicare & they didn't ask so I thought it was just covered. Maybe naively. I went to the session, everything was fine, the receptionist said it was bulk billed. Now weeks later they've called me saying I owe money because I've runout of Medicare sessions. It feels wrong that I'm paying from their mistake? Or am I wrong? I don't know if I should just cave. It doesn't seem fair. I did know I'd run out of Medicare sessions, but I thought this was a different thing.. Oh I don't know. Probably sounds ridiculous

[Sunflowerrs]

Thank you for talking it through btw!