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Pipey EMDR
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Just wondering if there is another person out there who has had this treatment. It has been discussed with me for me to consider but I have limited knowledge and to be honest it scares me about

Just wondering if there is another person out there who has had this treatment. It has been discussed with me for me to consider but I have limited knowledge and to be honest it scares me about

boatee advice
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had anxiety/depression for years,on AD meds,had bad time over past 3 months,have been tried on 2 stronger ADs,but due to history of reflux,both new ADs set reflux off massively,GP says might try another one,but have hypochondriasis as well,so not hel... View more

had anxiety/depression for years,on AD meds,had bad time over past 3 months,have been tried on 2 stronger ADs,but due to history of reflux,both new ADs set reflux off massively,GP says might try another one,but have hypochondriasis as well,so not helping at present,and i know its trial & error,but anyone got some advice,all help appreciated,take meds for reflux

168843689 Admission
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Hey So my psychiatrist wants me to volontary admit myself to a public hospital. Does anyone know of the benefits? I’m hesitant, I don’t want people to know or find out. Ta

Hey So my psychiatrist wants me to volontary admit myself to a public hospital. Does anyone know of the benefits? I’m hesitant, I don’t want people to know or find out. Ta

hormonesandconfusion Mum wants me to use natural remedies instead of a therapist
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So I was diagnosed with social anxiety and PTSD by my gp early ire this year, and my mum has also been diagnosed with anxiety many years prior. I was given a referral to a therapist but the practice is private so the sessions would be very expensive.... View more

So I was diagnosed with social anxiety and PTSD by my gp early ire this year, and my mum has also been diagnosed with anxiety many years prior. I was given a referral to a therapist but the practice is private so the sessions would be very expensive. My mum insists that because she has had years of experience with anxiety, and can help me with natural remedies, and that all a therapist does is give you strategies, and while i don't expect her to pay for the expensive sessions, i'm just curious if it's actually helpful and healthy for me to be 'treated' as such by my mum? Does anyone have any advice or experience with natural remedies? do they work?

onlyme74 How to get help when the thought of visiting a GP gives me terrible anxiety
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I think I am at the point of needing to go back on medication after weaning myself off in July. My anxiety and panic is so bad at the moment that I am filled with the worst kind of dread about making a doctors appointment to discuss this and ask for ... View more

I think I am at the point of needing to go back on medication after weaning myself off in July. My anxiety and panic is so bad at the moment that I am filled with the worst kind of dread about making a doctors appointment to discuss this and ask for help. What other options are available to me?

Guest_523 How long does it usually take to get diagnosed by a Psychologist?
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Just had my first visit with a new Psychologist and it went well. I am curious as to what I have exactly. The psychologist said he had an idea of what my problem is but did not want to say because it would just feed into my stress. I was hoping that ... View more

Just had my first visit with a new Psychologist and it went well. I am curious as to what I have exactly. The psychologist said he had an idea of what my problem is but did not want to say because it would just feed into my stress. I was hoping that he meant that he did not want to say anything so soon. They can't not tell you correct? I mean a patient should know what he or she is diagnosed with right? See how I am? I am overthinking this and the session even went real well. Man I am a mess lol!

mars52 Help with finding a Psychiastrist that I can afford
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Hi guys, This is my first time posting here and I was wondering if you can help me. I've been struggling with mental illnesses all my life and I used to go through therapy/treatment while I was 15 until almost 18 (I'm 21 now). It's a long story but I... View more

Hi guys, This is my first time posting here and I was wondering if you can help me. I've been struggling with mental illnesses all my life and I used to go through therapy/treatment while I was 15 until almost 18 (I'm 21 now). It's a long story but I had to stop seeing my psychologist and psychiatrist at that time because my family wasn't supportive of it and was giving me a hard time. I moved out from home to a different country (Brazil to here) and after almost a year I've finally found a place I can go to talk to someone and get help. I started counselling and I recently saw a GP to talk about my depression/PTSD that has been really bad. She gave me a referral to a Psychiatrist and prescribed me medication which I used to take in the past. I just really don't know which Psychiatrist to go to, how much it will cost, if they'll be understanding and really help me. I was diagnosed with depression, Borderline Personality Disorder and Anorexia before but I've been seeing my counselor to talk about my traumas/abuse. I feel like years ago I wasn't really aware of my mental state and didn't trust/were completely honest to my psychiatrist which might've affected the diagnosis. I'm hoping that this time I'll be more accepting of getting help and have someone I can trust would be great to help me get better. I'm currently on a student visa and soon will be applying for a Partner Visa with my husband. The plans will be to eventually become a Permanent Resident/Citizen. But until then my health insurance is only a Overseas Health Cover for students. At the moment I’m really broke and I don't know if my OHSC would cover psychiatrist appointments or anything, but if not, I'd be very thankful for any recommendations of places/professionals I can go to that I can afford.

Boof1 Private hospital
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Hi looks like im heading into a private hospital for my depression and anxiety all to do with my workers comp and injury. I was wondering if there is any remifications or restrictions in life after you have been in a hospital ?

Hi looks like im heading into a private hospital for my depression and anxiety all to do with my workers comp and injury. I was wondering if there is any remifications or restrictions in life after you have been in a hospital ?

sjpersonal What happends if sectioned to hospital
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Well with the emails to my supports I have sent I am guessing there is a good chance of getting sectioned as refuse to go volunteer due to the treatment I get by going my self. I really wish I could get the help I need by being volunteer but the hosp... View more

Well with the emails to my supports I have sent I am guessing there is a good chance of getting sectioned as refuse to go volunteer due to the treatment I get by going my self. I really wish I could get the help I need by being volunteer but the hospitals always refuse help and I have ptsd due to past experiences of police and not sure what will happen if I do get committed. As it is my supports have concerns over my safety hence been warned if I didn't get admitted on Friday (even though I went to the ED and them not wanting to help me I think things are getting to hard to handle mh wise

Kelee A few months ago I weaned my self off the meds against GP's advice
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ive taken antidepressants on and off since my late teens I'm mid 50s now. A few months ago I weaned my self off the meds against GP's advice. Now I can't eat or sleep. I felt confident that I could manage this and even though this is the lowest I've ... View more

ive taken antidepressants on and off since my late teens I'm mid 50s now. A few months ago I weaned my self off the meds against GP's advice. Now I can't eat or sleep. I felt confident that I could manage this and even though this is the lowest I've ever been I'm unmotivated and too disorganised to cause any harm. The wight loss was initially good but now I'm just starving. I work nightshift so the insomnia is kind of working for me. Family members are voicing concerns about me. I'm feeling emotionally strong even though I'm on edge and distracted. It's the physical symptoms that are bothering me most, no eating no sleeping. I know I need to ask for help but I'm over the doctors and councillors.

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