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Bullied Mental health services and tobacco
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I have noticed that many people who attend mental health services also smoke tobacco. The fact that these facilities are designated smoke free has no effect and a blind eye is shown to those who smoke. I am extremely hypersensitive to tobacco and jus... View more

I have noticed that many people who attend mental health services also smoke tobacco. The fact that these facilities are designated smoke free has no effect and a blind eye is shown to those who smoke. I am extremely hypersensitive to tobacco and just being close to someone who has smoked in the previous half hour or so can give me a severe migraine. This has been the case when I have tried to get assistance. It seems that the high level of tobacco smoke will preclude me from availing of mental health services.

MaiiBear GP's?
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I made a forum and I had someone very nice suggest seeing a GP for anxiety/depression. Today I had a good day but I know it'll go downhill again eventually so I'm going to ask now in case I back out later. First of all, how do you (or how did you) as... View more

I made a forum and I had someone very nice suggest seeing a GP for anxiety/depression. Today I had a good day but I know it'll go downhill again eventually so I'm going to ask now in case I back out later. First of all, how do you (or how did you) ask about seeing one or explain what was going on? And what happens when you go? I wanted to know what options they usually give you as well because I really don't know what to expect. Thank you

Guest_128 What should a good psychologist do?
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Hi, I am wondering what a good psychologist do for us? Are they just there like a friend should be over coffee? Whats your thoughts and experiences please. Later

Hi, I am wondering what a good psychologist do for us? Are they just there like a friend should be over coffee? Whats your thoughts and experiences please. Later

stressedoutmumma Medication and weight gain
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Hi, I have been on medication for about 3 months and have gained 7kg which is making me to start feeling really down I'm only 5ft tall so 7kg is quite noticeable, Just wondering if anyone else has experienced this and what they did to help not gain a... View more

Hi, I have been on medication for about 3 months and have gained 7kg which is making me to start feeling really down I'm only 5ft tall so 7kg is quite noticeable, Just wondering if anyone else has experienced this and what they did to help not gain and to lose the weight? I was first put on a different medication but I had an allergic reaction so not sure if switching meds is an option?? Any advice appreciated TIA

massdancer First step in asking for help?
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Hi I recently moved to australia from the US, and I don't know who to see for the first step in finding help for treating my anxiety and depression. I was never diagnosed by a doctor for it in the states. Would I make an appointment with a GP here fi... View more

Hi I recently moved to australia from the US, and I don't know who to see for the first step in finding help for treating my anxiety and depression. I was never diagnosed by a doctor for it in the states. Would I make an appointment with a GP here first?

Bluecity Ssri plus mood stabaliser?
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Hi all. I've been on an SSRI for 18 months, increased last week. My psychologist has suggested I look at having a mood stabaliser at same time as my current medication. Has anyone else done that and can you tell me about your experience?

Hi all. I've been on an SSRI for 18 months, increased last week. My psychologist has suggested I look at having a mood stabaliser at same time as my current medication. Has anyone else done that and can you tell me about your experience?

Della55 Should I see a psychologist / psychiatrist?
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I don't feel like talking to anyone about my anxiety/ odd way of thinking, because I don't feel like it's real and I'm scared of being told I'm being dramatic or silly. Honestly don't feel safe talking about it to anyone, I'm terrified right now typi... View more

I don't feel like talking to anyone about my anxiety/ odd way of thinking, because I don't feel like it's real and I'm scared of being told I'm being dramatic or silly. Honestly don't feel safe talking about it to anyone, I'm terrified right now typing this. Just know my head isn't on straight, I once stared at my front door for minutes arguing about all the reasons I knew it was locked after already checking it 5 times, I get head spins when I get anxious and sometimes just stare into space repeating stupid things over in my head. I feel like every body hates me, they only pretend to be nice and I always feel like I'm being watched, even when I'm completely alone. Im almost 30 and honestly feel like I'm coping, I challenge my OCD thoughts and be positive when I'm anxious. The Every body hating me and the being watched feeling I can't shake though. please if you've seen or are seeing a psychologist/ psychiatrist does it help??

Emmy. How do you remember to take medication?
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This may be a silly question but how does everyone remember to take their medication? I've missed two days this week and really noticed the changes in my moods. Have been taking AD for 4 years now but still forget some days and then it becomes a patt... View more

This may be a silly question but how does everyone remember to take their medication? I've missed two days this week and really noticed the changes in my moods. Have been taking AD for 4 years now but still forget some days and then it becomes a pattern and I'll go a whole week without them. By the end of the week I'm a wreck and I suddenly remember "oh my medication!" I do find I'm very forgetful and vague these days - possibly because of the medication. Anyway I'm rambling. Any tips and advice welcome. Thank you. Emmy

Guest_523 New psychologist tomorrow. Overthinking and obsessing about the meeting. Worried.
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I dread this and I will go over and over in my head imagining the meeting and want to make sure I say the right thing. I mean I will be real and truthful however I feel as if I am very misunderstood and have to make sure that everything is perfect so... View more

I dread this and I will go over and over in my head imagining the meeting and want to make sure I say the right thing. I mean I will be real and truthful however I feel as if I am very misunderstood and have to make sure that everything is perfect so that I am not judged in a bad way. Yeah, that I how I roll lol. I do this in my personal life, working constantly to make sure that everyone is happy and safe and that everything is ....perfect. This wears me out of course. I have no idea where this comes from. I had such a not so good experience with my first psychologist, we did not click. I am a stress head and I work at avoiding any kind of confrontation with people as this makes my blood pressure blow out. Even on my 7 kilometer walk today it went so fast because all the time I was going over and over in my head about tomorrow. I have a trust issues. My former GP was condescending and crude so I removed myself from that situation. My GP that I have now is lovely, she is not rude and listens to me and is kind. This is huge to me, how people respond to me. I have no idea what this person will be like so I imagine that it will tank so I wont be too disappointed. Any advice will be greatly appreciated. Kind regards Robert

b_l_u_e_b_e_l_l_ Medication & Weight Gain
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I've just come home with 2 new scripts... I've been off meds for a couple of years but I'm back at the point where I really have no choice. What exactly is it about medication that causes weight gain? I know it's a side effect of at least one of the ... View more

I've just come home with 2 new scripts... I've been off meds for a couple of years but I'm back at the point where I really have no choice. What exactly is it about medication that causes weight gain? I know it's a side effect of at least one of the drugs. Is it that it increases appetite? Or just does something biomechanically that causes it? I know I need the meds... but I really want to avoid gaining anything. I've worked really hard to lose 30kgs in the last year.... and the thought of gaining any of it back just adds to the depression. If anyone can shed any light on it I'd be grateful. Many thanks.