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MrMelancholy To take the meds or not take the meds?
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Hi all! So I started getting anxiety feelings not yesterday​ but the Thursday before. I had a panic attack a few months back and then anxiety sprang up daily but only for a little while. I came back to my home town for holidays and after a couple day... View more

Hi all! So I started getting anxiety feelings not yesterday​ but the Thursday before. I had a panic attack a few months back and then anxiety sprang up daily but only for a little while. I came back to my home town for holidays and after a couple days here and away from my girlfriend experienced 4 days of constant anxiety. I went to the doc Tuesday and she prescribed medication and gave me some sleeping tablets she also recommended I see a psychologist who I talked to Wednesday. I've been feeling better each day since talking to the doc (Tuesday) and psychologist but had a small panic attack Wednesday night regarding taking a sleeping pill (ended up taking it and had a great sleep). I started the medication yesterday but I'm not sure if I want to continue. If I can shake this without meds I'd rather do that. Any recommendations?

Poppy Naturopathy - For anxiety
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I recently went off my anxiety medication as I wanted to see if I could cope with out it : it's been about six weeks and it's going okay . I have awful days when I just want to cry and cuddle my dog but some really good ones too. I decided that along... View more

I recently went off my anxiety medication as I wanted to see if I could cope with out it : it's been about six weeks and it's going okay . I have awful days when I just want to cry and cuddle my dog but some really good ones too. I decided that along with psychology I would try naturopathy; I went yesterday and was prescribed different times of herbs for anxiety and bush flowers for self confidence / esteem after 2 hours of a huge range of questions about my anxiety - how it felt , what my appetite was like etc. They Taste like weird alcoholic herbal drinks and they are dropped under your tongue. I have read quite abit about it and it seems like it works with anxiety if you believe it will. Thought this might interest some people I have also tried acupuncture but can't really remember it as I was little for anxiety.

blackandwhite Hesitant to begin medication
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Hi all, I'm looking for some advice after being prescribed anti-depressants as a mood stabilizer for my GAD and panic disorder. I'm a bit hesitant to begin taking them as I have heard a mixed bag of stories about different peoples experiences with th... View more

Hi all, I'm looking for some advice after being prescribed anti-depressants as a mood stabilizer for my GAD and panic disorder. I'm a bit hesitant to begin taking them as I have heard a mixed bag of stories about different peoples experiences with these drugs. My GP has decided he would like to start me on antidepressants as the benzodiazepines I was taking we're only meant to be a short term solution. I understand different people have different experiences and tolerances to these drugs, but I'm feeling really uneasy about making a decision- adding to my anxiety. Pretty counterproductive hey? One of my biggest concerns is weight gain as previously I have had issues with eating disorders and don't want any of those issues resurfacing. Any advice or words of wisdom would be so appreciated! B&W

Kelssssss Mental Health Retreat?
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Hi everyone / anyone, I am new here and I'm not sure where to write or who to contact so I'll start here. I have BP and I'm in a huge shitty depression and have been for ages. I have no home support. Anyway I was just wondering if there are any Menta... View more

Hi everyone / anyone, I am new here and I'm not sure where to write or who to contact so I'll start here. I have BP and I'm in a huge shitty depression and have been for ages. I have no home support. Anyway I was just wondering if there are any Mental Health Retreats available? You know the type to get away to and work on yourself at? Thanks for your time.

Sunflowerrs Struggling to connect/finding the right help..
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I don't know if it's me or my psychologist, i feel like I'm not connecting with her. i feel really uncomfortable, and she feels really clinical.. I think I want to talk to someone really warm and empathetic.. The last time I couldnt speak I just sat ... View more

I don't know if it's me or my psychologist, i feel like I'm not connecting with her. i feel really uncomfortable, and she feels really clinical.. I think I want to talk to someone really warm and empathetic.. The last time I couldnt speak I just sat in tears, and literally tried moving my mouth to make words come out, and couldnt. Thankfully she didnt make me, but I can tell shes getting frustrated.. A part of me really doesnt trust her at all. But I don't know how to find a psychologist I trust, I'm scared the only answer I'll get is trial and error also I'm scared that im getting really tired of finding help and reaching out, it gets exhausting, and so discouraging when another avenue isn't helping. I can't help but feel hurt that I'm still trying to find someone who can help me. its really breaking me up inside, is this normal? to go on a journey to find the right kind of help..

Peace_Seeker EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) Anyone?
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Hey guys I was just curious to find out if anyone has had any experience with EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing)? If so was it helpful? Thank you x

Hey guys I was just curious to find out if anyone has had any experience with EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing)? If so was it helpful? Thank you x

sigillum_diaboli666 BPD Support Groups in Melbourne
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Hi All, I've been diagnosed with BPD last week, and am itching to commence treatment (I'm afraid my treatment is the last resort to save my relationship - hence I wanna start asap). Just wanting to know if there are any Meetup Groups or other Social ... View more

Hi All, I've been diagnosed with BPD last week, and am itching to commence treatment (I'm afraid my treatment is the last resort to save my relationship - hence I wanna start asap). Just wanting to know if there are any Meetup Groups or other Social Support Groups for BPD-sufferers in the Melbourne area? Thanks

girl_interrupted Fish Oil and other supplements
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Hi guys. Just wondering if anyone else has tried fish oil/krill oil and other vitamins to help with their symptoms of depression? My p doc has recommended fish oil capsules to help with my concentration, as well as lowering symptoms of depression and... View more

Hi guys. Just wondering if anyone else has tried fish oil/krill oil and other vitamins to help with their symptoms of depression? My p doc has recommended fish oil capsules to help with my concentration, as well as lowering symptoms of depression and easing joint inflammation (arthritis symptoms) and vitamin B complex (for improved energy levels, brain function, pms symptoms, help with skin and other benefits including red blood cell formation). I am going to try Krill oil, as it's absorbed much faster in the body than normal fish oil (although this is still beneficial). Has anyone found significant improvements on these supplements? I guess I just have to find out for myself, but I was just hoping for some feedback from anyone else who has taken them.

Displaynamealreadyinuse Inpatient care
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Anyone know or have been admitted into any inpatient anxiety treatment facilities in Melb? Not getting help I need anywhere else. Severe anxiety.

Anyone know or have been admitted into any inpatient anxiety treatment facilities in Melb? Not getting help I need anywhere else. Severe anxiety.

Pip25 PTSD and EMDR
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Hi Everyone, I've been seeing a psychologist since January to get support for PTSD. She's been trying CBT re-scripting but it's been extremely challenging for me and even with medication, I've found it hard to function for days after a session. She's... View more

Hi Everyone, I've been seeing a psychologist since January to get support for PTSD. She's been trying CBT re-scripting but it's been extremely challenging for me and even with medication, I've found it hard to function for days after a session. She's now thinking of changing to to Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. Has anyone had any experience with this? Does it work? Is it more/less challenging than re-scripting? Thanks for your help!