Hello Yggy
I had two GPs and both left together. I have another GP but as I said the going is rough at times. I also see a psychiatrist once a week. A bit of a change in my circumstances.
I have to ask, what is CSA? Have you thought of seeing a psychiatrist? I ask because at least some of the fee gets refunded by Medicare. Also taking part in courses may be easier to access. A friend of mine went into hospital for three weeks to take part in a residential course of some sort. Cannot remember what at the moment. Anyway her hospital private cover paid for this I understand. If you have private medical insurance use to your best advantage. I think the course was run by someone else and her psychiatrist dropped in to see how my friend was going.
What have you got to lose? Psychologists are good at their jobs but except for being on a mental health plan patients cannot claim rebates fro Medicare. I believe private insurers will pay some psychologist fees but there is an annual limit. Yes, getting well can be an expensive process. A bit like going to court, the legal people are the real winners.
Mary
