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SucculentQueen Claiming super for medical costs TMS
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Hi All, Has anyone been able to claim on their super early to treat mental health conditions? I am looking in to seeing if I can claim to cover the cost of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. If depression is life threatening I dont see why TMS cannot... View more

Hi All, Has anyone been able to claim on their super early to treat mental health conditions? I am looking in to seeing if I can claim to cover the cost of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. If depression is life threatening I dont see why TMS cannot be viewed as a potentially life saving treatment.Be great to hear from anyone who has information on this.Thanks

Panic90 Support Groups
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Hi everyone I am looking to join/participate in a support group. I don't know how to find one to suit my circumstances. In short, I have anxiety and PTSD from being verbally and physically assaulted by a supervisor at work over an extended period of ... View more

Hi everyone I am looking to join/participate in a support group. I don't know how to find one to suit my circumstances. In short, I have anxiety and PTSD from being verbally and physically assaulted by a supervisor at work over an extended period of time. In my googling, all the support groups don't seem to apply to me. It wasn't sexual abuse or domestic violence. I don't have physical or cognitive disabilities. I am over 25 years old but still young. I wasn't abused as a child. I don't have children myself. I haven't been in jail. I don't have a refugee or culturally diverse background. I don't need assistance with housing daily living support. (I mention all these as they seem to be a common theme for support groups). I am mostly a functioning person, I work full time. I engage with a psychiatrist on and off (I'm off at the moment). I just want to see if a support group will assist with feeling less alone. It's a strange set of circumstances. Does anyone have any ideas where to look? I live in Queensland but also happy to participate in online groups. Also able to pay for the service if required

bayside14 ED and relationship
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Hi everyone- I am going out on limb here. I’m a male in my mid 40s. My sex life has been pretty good. However over the last 2 years on and off I will end up with ED issues. This happens once every few months-My poor wife keeps taking as being she is ... View more

Hi everyone- I am going out on limb here. I’m a male in my mid 40s. My sex life has been pretty good. However over the last 2 years on and off I will end up with ED issues. This happens once every few months-My poor wife keeps taking as being she is not attractive or not good in bed etc. one time I remember she was in a stunning outfit and then it happened to me for no reason. I am now at the stage where I am feeling really depressed over it all. I loose sleep over it - worry she is going to do something silly ie cheat on me or replace me as I’m inadequate. My wife says it’s natural Anyone out there been through this before?

crjones bias in mental health
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Hi, I was just wondering if anyone else has noticed a racial discrepancy with people that are admitted to and diagnosed by the new health system. Please keep racial slurs out of your comments.

Hi, I was just wondering if anyone else has noticed a racial discrepancy with people that are admitted to and diagnosed by the new health system. Please keep racial slurs out of your comments.

spicy_pickle I can't get the help I need because everything I say is too triggering...
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I can't get the help I need from mental health services because apparently everything I say is too triggering for other people. I think it's absolutely ridiculous that my safety is compromised simply because I need to explain my situation. I make sur... View more

I can't get the help I need from mental health services because apparently everything I say is too triggering for other people. I think it's absolutely ridiculous that my safety is compromised simply because I need to explain my situation. I make sure not to even say anything triggering in the first place!

Ankit Right Guidance
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hi I need away to manage my mood disorder correctly I a. Goign to start medicatiom fro. Tomorrow but i laos need an help with likewise people who have gone through and going through this as I am still not able to overcome this as well as being proact... View more

hi I need away to manage my mood disorder correctly I a. Goign to start medicatiom fro. Tomorrow but i laos need an help with likewise people who have gone through and going through this as I am still not able to overcome this as well as being proactive abou this helps me so.etime and sometime it doesnt it is very hardas people have judged me but I know my situation I am becoming very sentive need right direction

Jeza Neurofeedback (retraining the brain)
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Hi all, Does anyone out there have any experience with Neurofeedback? It's a technique that can be used to reduce anxiety, depression and the effects of trauma through retraining the brain. I have done a lot of research into Neurofeedback and based o... View more

Hi all, Does anyone out there have any experience with Neurofeedback? It's a technique that can be used to reduce anxiety, depression and the effects of trauma through retraining the brain. I have done a lot of research into Neurofeedback and based on this, I believe that this technique may help me with some long term issues. I start my Neurofeedback work in 2 days so I'll let you all know how it goes. Wish me luck! Jeza

Aljay62 ED and alternative treatments
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Hi all, first post as the noob, reaching out to others who may also be experiencing the same problem as myself. I was diagnosed with a 5mm Prolactinoma in 2012, I was given 2 medications as my T levels were pretty low. Fast forward to now ED is becom... View more

Hi all, first post as the noob, reaching out to others who may also be experiencing the same problem as myself. I was diagnosed with a 5mm Prolactinoma in 2012, I was given 2 medications as my T levels were pretty low. Fast forward to now ED is become an issue, still on 1 medication increased in dosage. Was suggested to try Testosterone boosters, has anyone had any improvement or experiences good or bad with this? I also suffer dep and anxiety, huge home issues with step daughters drug addiction. So feeling pretty low and defeated dll round. Cheers

P12 Difficulties Understanding Treatment
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Counsellors and psychologists to whom I have spoken have told me to identify my long term goals and strive for their achievement. But my attempts have been unsuccessful because I lack the practical skills for achievement and that has caused me greate... View more

Counsellors and psychologists to whom I have spoken have told me to identify my long term goals and strive for their achievement. But my attempts have been unsuccessful because I lack the practical skills for achievement and that has caused me greater dissatisfaction than before I attempted to achieve the goals. What is the reason for this strategy and why are counsellors and psychologists unwilling or unable to give me practical advice? I identified the technical topic most interesting to me, looked for collaborators, and asked for support to pursue my interest. I found only two people in Australia with similar interests and believe they are unwilling to collaborate with me because by discrediting me their circumstances will improve. The feedback I received about my requests for support is that the topic is not relevant to society. Instead I am expected to perform a job for which I am imperfect and therefore I am excluded because my processes and ideas are different to the industry. Is it true that society's objective is for greater normality and what is the reason for such a strange aspiration? Why does society reject people who are different? Why does society not allow me to pursue my individual interests and talents? What is the purpose of living if society has no use for my talents and the role that society would have me fulfil causes me trauma? I was told that independence will not cause me long term satisfaction. Yet, as I have tried unsuccessfully for more than ten years to form a friendship, I question this assertion. The prevailing strategy suggested to me for gaining friends is to participate in activities I enjoy as there I am most likely to meet others with similar interests and beliefs. What is the purpose of living if society directs me to one outcome but it cannot provide the means to achieve that outcome? Surely independence is a far more effective solution. I'm pretty sure I am lonely. I would like to have a friendship or at least feel welcome in society. But my efforts never seem to work. People make suggestions but I must be special because they don't work for me. The harder I try, the more independent I become, because my methods appear stranger to others, and the less liked I become. I really don't understand the society in which I live. I wish I wasn't so sad. I often cry uncontrollably and am unable to sleep when I realise I will not achieve my desires and there is nothing I can do about it. My life is apparently meaningless.

josh88 TMS Inpatient in Hospital
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I hope this story helps someone else who has also had some difficulty deciding on the right treatment for depression.I'm Day 5 as an inpatient in a mental health hospital for TMS therapy to treat my depression. Something I never thought I would need ... View more

I hope this story helps someone else who has also had some difficulty deciding on the right treatment for depression.I'm Day 5 as an inpatient in a mental health hospital for TMS therapy to treat my depression. Something I never thought I would need to do, as I tend to manage things ok and am high functioning most of the time. My problem has been my consistent low mood and irritability, which has had an impact on my relationship and my family.But I'm so glad that I've taken a leap of faith and given this a go. I was really uneasy about being an inpatient, but it really has been the shake up I've needed to break my depressive habits and thoughts. For example, I'm currently writing this while I'm on the exercise bike in the hospital gym! What the! I'm already seeing improvements from the TMS. The cloudy negative thoughts are lifting and I feel motivated and lighter. I'm hoping this gives the ability to stay more positive and better at handling stressful situations. Anyway, just wanted to share this experience to help anyone who may be considering some less regular treatment options.