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Sophie24 Possible postpartum depression unsure
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Hello, I wanted to reach out to someone that could help determine what’s wrong with me. I am 4 month postpartum and I am feeling tired all the time, with little to no energy. I spend all day everyday with my little one. I cry a lot sometimes for no r... View more

Hello, I wanted to reach out to someone that could help determine what’s wrong with me. I am 4 month postpartum and I am feeling tired all the time, with little to no energy. I spend all day everyday with my little one. I cry a lot sometimes for no reason also have anxiety leaving the house with the little one. Still don’t think I have come to terms of exactly how my life has changed forever. Recently moved to a remote town with husband, my family and friends are in a different state and don’t really have any friends here.i feel my husband dosent understand my feelings and I get frustrated trying to talk to him about it. Could someone please help me. Thank you

Monarch Given up on medical system
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I have just about given up on the medical system. In the last 3 months I have sacked 2 GPs, 2 psychologists and one state health system. My GP of 4 years would not send my test results to my specialist. I can't help but feel I was not being taken ser... View more

I have just about given up on the medical system. In the last 3 months I have sacked 2 GPs, 2 psychologists and one state health system. My GP of 4 years would not send my test results to my specialist. I can't help but feel I was not being taken seriously. On 2 occasions, a psychologist gave me an ear bashing for "arriving one hour early" when I was clearly on time. Another psychologist advised he would not be the best fit for me and I needed the services of a pain management clinic. I requested a referral from my second GP who said "that's not for you, they will reject the referral". I recently visited my 3rd GP in 3 months. So far so good, a very kind fellow. Fingers crossed

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.

Seeking_help7 I’m
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Hi. About 7 years ago I was sexually assaulted, I’ve be keeping it deep down for such a long time, I started seeing therapist, but I couldn’t find one that would actually help me deal with it, rather skip over it or talk about for a brief minute then... View more

Hi. About 7 years ago I was sexually assaulted, I’ve be keeping it deep down for such a long time, I started seeing therapist, but I couldn’t find one that would actually help me deal with it, rather skip over it or talk about for a brief minute then onto something else. I have extreme anxiety and frequent panic attacks, and I haven’t been myself since the assault, and sounds strange but I’ve started to mould myself to other people and be a version of myself they would like, and I turn into this “fake person”. And this “fake person” is taking over more and more of me each day. This “fake person” needs to be in control 24/7 and needs to know every little detail and then will discuss everything over and over to make sure that they are consistently in control. Everything is planned to a t, and if something doesn’t go right I have a complete breakdown, because I’m not in control. My partner will often snap me out of it and bring me back, but it’s not always right away and some times it takes some harsh words to bring the real me back. I am hurting my partner and that’s hurting me. I can’t keep living like this and need help. I just need some help and guidance on what/ who is the best kind of person to see for this kind of issue. (Preferably any free services and support groups ect) Sorry if this doesn’t make too much sense.. thank you.

NotHowIPlanned Don't want help anymore
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Couldn't find anything on the forums or internet in general, so hoping someone here might help me.Been depressed for a little over 20 years, been in and out of therapy, on and off medications to help me etc, a few months back I went to take my life a... View more

Couldn't find anything on the forums or internet in general, so hoping someone here might help me.Been depressed for a little over 20 years, been in and out of therapy, on and off medications to help me etc, a few months back I went to take my life again but got stopped by my roommate and taken to hospital, had sessions with psychologists and put back on medication, I stopped and cancelled all my sessions and stopped taking my medication, I'm so tired of the same routine of doing this again, was stressed thinking about doing it all again I couldn't go through it again, everyone keeps telling me to go through with it, but I can't bring myself to go through with it again with all the stress it brings me, I don't want help anymore if I know I'll be back in this depressing state again, rather just end it all then go through it again, has anyone felt like this before and got out of it or can give me some advice? Please don't say go to therapy, not worth the stress and anxiety thinking about doing it.

ChrissyStar Narcissism support group online
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Hi, I'm looking for an online support group for narcissism related issues. Where/what would I put in the search bar to find this? If one doesn't exist - what about for other topics? If I can check out how it all works maybe I could start one. Because... View more

Hi, I'm looking for an online support group for narcissism related issues. Where/what would I put in the search bar to find this? If one doesn't exist - what about for other topics? If I can check out how it all works maybe I could start one. Because obviously there's a gap which needs to be filled if it's not out there already!? I had in mind something like AA...or NA...are there similar groups online for those who live remote? If not & I wish to start one...how would I go about it. Just like a social group which meets, but online...via what platform? I have tracked narcissism as the cause of my issues & of environmental issues currently destroying our planet (capitalism = narcissism). It's a really important issue both personally & culturally. Thank you for reading & replying.

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?

Guest_00832948 Psychiatrist moved states with no notice
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As the title states. I’ve been waiting to hear back since she canceled my last appointment back in December (she canceled day of) and the most recent communication was an email notifying me that she was no longer available in my city and that she had... View more

As the title states. I’ve been waiting to hear back since she canceled my last appointment back in December (she canceled day of) and the most recent communication was an email notifying me that she was no longer available in my city and that she had moved out of state. What’s more concerning is that she has likely done this to all her patients. I believe I am one of the oldest being out of highschool with many of her other clients being teens. I’ve been thankful that I’ve started seeing a new psychologist (whom is going on maternity in May but she’s already planning on my move to another while she’s away) I feel I need to say something to someone about how unethical this move was as we had no communication since her cancellation email in December until her “I’ve moved” email. What do I do?

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