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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!

startingnew Ladies- and health professionals please bit of advice please
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ok so i have three questions to ask you...... i am quite embarrassed about them but i dont have anyone to ask outside of here and im not confortable asking my gp about them in person or via a note 1. if your on medications did that play around with y... View more

ok so i have three questions to ask you...... i am quite embarrassed about them but i dont have anyone to ask outside of here and im not confortable asking my gp about them in person or via a note 1. if your on medications did that play around with your homones abit? in a good way or a bad way? did seem to affect your cycle at all? im on antipsychotics and anti depressents and im wondering what others experiences are... 2. so im 20 and im getting different stories as to when to start getting pap smears. ive been told many dfferent things such as the usualy every 2 years after activity, ive also heard you shoudnt get them until your 21 and then ive heard you should start to get them at 20 whether your active/ been active or never been activive at all? just wondering your experiences around that too please? 3. i cant seem to control acne esp around my cycle, its really annoying, i use clearasil twice a day plus they have intvented clearsil pads that you wipe on and leave on to dry but i still seem to have it, and as i often need massage therapy and chiropractic cares its really annoying and embarrassing. also how do you control your cramps?

jcs1987 What is the best treatment, natural remedy or therapy for GAD/anxiety & panic disorder? HELP
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I have suffered from GAD and panic disorder on an off for about 6 years now. I recently in the last 3 years have been really good! Even adventurous some might say, which for me is miraculous. It just sort of eased up and i was able to test myself and... View more

I have suffered from GAD and panic disorder on an off for about 6 years now. I recently in the last 3 years have been really good! Even adventurous some might say, which for me is miraculous. It just sort of eased up and i was able to test myself and succeed. With things like: going overseas, going on hikes, learned to drive, got license, lost weight, went to concerts and other things i wouldn't normally do. All of t his was great until recently i have begun hiding again, doubting my self, creating issues from situations in which didn't bother me before and worst of all now having panic attacks while driving which is really saddening and disappointing. And i hate myself for it. Like all of you, i do not want this in my life and i want to be normal (im angry at myself). I do NOT want to take meds, i have been through cognitive therapy and i try and meditate once a day to help, I stopped drinking caffeine and stopped smoking cigarettes, I eat better, I use the rescue remedy drops like water and i do generally have a positive outlook on life. So i don't know what else to do. Can you please give me your BEST fixers for anxiety/panic attacks before i stop driving all together and lose my wings forever? Do you have any natural remedies, ideas or what has helped you take control. Perhaps experience in hypnotherapy? Thank you.

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