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Kristen1980 Side effects of ceasing antidepressants
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In consultation with my doctor, I have decided to cease taking my antidepressants. I have been taking them for 14 years and was on a low dose. My doctor advised that I take half for 2 weeks and then cease. It has been 2 days since ceasing the medicat... View more

In consultation with my doctor, I have decided to cease taking my antidepressants. I have been taking them for 14 years and was on a low dose. My doctor advised that I take half for 2 weeks and then cease. It has been 2 days since ceasing the medication, and already I am experiencing side-effects. I am dizzy, extremely fatigued and have trouble going to sleep at night. Is this normal? How long will this last?

startingnew am i complaining too much? should i just toughen up or get over it?
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hi guys so ive really been struggling with my mental illness (i have 4) and ive recently disclosed another event as well. ive been told i should jsut get over it and just dont worry about it and im finding it really hard to 'just get over' im just wo... View more

hi guys so ive really been struggling with my mental illness (i have 4) and ive recently disclosed another event as well. ive been told i should jsut get over it and just dont worry about it and im finding it really hard to 'just get over' im just wondering what others opinions are... do you think im just complaining?ive also just discovered that i have a few physical health issues to deal with such as scoliosis, glasses, and a few of my main ligaments have been torn and have never been fully corrected as i never got a boot or anything to support it so now im stuck having a few torn ligamanents that will probably never heal so the pain that i feel will be constant unfortunately.so i was just trying to have a conversation in general about my injury and treatment etc and she just rolled her eyes at me and said that i complain to much.. this is kinda the first times heard about it as i try not to complain about anything even when im struggling the most. even in my full panic state she usually jsut ignores me and then gets the craps at me...do you think im complaining?

Guest_1203 Mental health plan running out - what now?
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So had my 7th session with my Clinical Psychologist today, and I'm only feeling like we are starting to get into the nitty gritty of problems and was informed by the receptionist on the way out that after my 10th session I'll have to start paying pri... View more

So had my 7th session with my Clinical Psychologist today, and I'm only feeling like we are starting to get into the nitty gritty of problems and was informed by the receptionist on the way out that after my 10th session I'll have to start paying privately $175 a session. Which in turn is giving me pretty bad anxiety, as I can't afford to be paying that weekly/fortnightly as the money from my casual job barely covers my bills/debt at the moment, I'm only 24 and I'm trying to find more work but even then I don't think I'll be able to afford that. It's just super concerning as I feel like its been of great benefit to me and i really like the women that I've been seeing and really don't want to slip back to how I was prior to seeing her. I'm going to bring it up with her next session, but I'm just lost as to how I'm going to feel knowing I won't be able to afford to go back. So I just don't know where to go from now...because I know I'm going to need more than 10 sessions to sort everything out.

idog2866 What to do when you can't afford counselling?
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I was diagnosed with acute anxiety with depressive symptoms and have been on medication for 2-3 yrs. While the medication helps I quite often don't think the dosage is enough. This is having a horrendous effect on how I treat my wife and children. My... View more

I was diagnosed with acute anxiety with depressive symptoms and have been on medication for 2-3 yrs. While the medication helps I quite often don't think the dosage is enough. This is having a horrendous effect on how I treat my wife and children. My moods are horrific and I have no patience at all. My biggest issue is I just can't afford to see a counsellor yet think that this is an essential part of dealing with this. I need to talk to someone. I keep driving my wife away and making my children fear me because I'm yelling all the time. Does anyone know of options regarding being able to talk to someone where it doesn't cost the earth. I know I need to see my DR to get the dosage increased but even that's hard to do. I know how I'm acting is wrong but I just can't help myself.

NotRealNameOfCourse How to ask for higher dosages
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How do you phrase asking a psychiatrist for a higher dosage of a medication without coming across as a junkie or hypochondriac? My dose of medication with my slow history of adjusting dosages is not working for me other than short term relief for a f... View more

How do you phrase asking a psychiatrist for a higher dosage of a medication without coming across as a junkie or hypochondriac? My dose of medication with my slow history of adjusting dosages is not working for me other than short term relief for a few hours after taking the mediciation. At the very least I would prefer to take it daily as the current dosage schedule is per week instead.

Elizabeth CP How to use Sleeping tablets effectively to get sufficient sleep but not become dependent
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My anxiety & depression has a strong link to fatigue levels. My psychiatrist has prescribed sleeping tablets to break the cycle of lack of sleep-fatigue to depression & back in a vicious cycle. Last month I tried them for one or 2 nights when I slept... View more

My anxiety & depression has a strong link to fatigue levels. My psychiatrist has prescribed sleeping tablets to break the cycle of lack of sleep-fatigue to depression & back in a vicious cycle. Last month I tried them for one or 2 nights when I slept better. After a week of going to bed early & sleeping in as long as possible or at least lying in bed to rest after waking up tired I started feeling mor human & started doing normal things again. I had been too tired to do much before. Unfortunately a few things happened which meant I didn't get the sleep I needed. For example hot nights I can't sleep as I need the fan to keep the temperature down & that keeps me awake. Worrying about people I care about who are currently struggling & extra demands on my time have also interrupted sleep so I am back as bad as ever. The psych now wants me to take the sleeping tablets more regularly at least once a week to stop this cycle. My query is how do I know when to take them. I don't want to take them if I am able to fall asleep without but I don't want to be getting up in the middle of the night after trying to sleep & being unable to. What do others do.

startingnew what is the difference between these therapies- confused
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hi guys im confused with the differences in therapists... what is the difference between a psychotherapist, clinical psychologist and just psychologist?

hi guys im confused with the differences in therapists... what is the difference between a psychotherapist, clinical psychologist and just psychologist?

abandit Teeth grinding & changing medication
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I recently broke another dental crown and it would be safe to say it is a result of intensive teeth grinding while I sleep. In Nov 2016 my Dr suggesting coming off the meds. A few months of increasingly nasty nightmares led me to going back to the or... View more

I recently broke another dental crown and it would be safe to say it is a result of intensive teeth grinding while I sleep. In Nov 2016 my Dr suggesting coming off the meds. A few months of increasingly nasty nightmares led me to going back to the original dose on the advice of another Dr in the same practice. Prosthodontist says he has seen others on this particular med have teeth grinding issues and suggested trying to change. Consequently, am transitioning to another antidepressant medication. Has anyone else had issues with nighttime teeth grinding with their medications? If so, what did you do?

Ms_H Psychiatrist Appointment - First Time Ever!
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Hi Everyone, I have an appointment with a psychiatrist coming up this week - and I am really nervous about it. Last week my psychologist recommended I speak to my GP, who sent me to hospital. Hospital then sent me to a community mental health centre.... View more

Hi Everyone, I have an appointment with a psychiatrist coming up this week - and I am really nervous about it. Last week my psychologist recommended I speak to my GP, who sent me to hospital. Hospital then sent me to a community mental health centre. I have had one appointment with their mental health nurse and now they have now asked me to come in again to speak to their psychiatrist. I am exhausted! And so tired of explaining my story over and over again to different health professionals! This is my first ever appointment with a psychiatrist, and I don't know what to expect or what to ask? I don't know what I'm hoping for either. I guess I'm scared the psychiatrist will tell me I'm overreacting and need to just manage my stress levels better. I'd love your advice on what to expect from this appointment, and what to ask the Dr. Thank you, Ms H

d_93 ECT treatment
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Hi all, My mum is currrently receiving ECT treatment 3 times a week to help with her anxiety and depression. I was wondering if anyone had any thoughts on the procedure, knowledge or positive outcome stories from receiving the treatment. Any contribu... View more

Hi all, My mum is currrently receiving ECT treatment 3 times a week to help with her anxiety and depression. I was wondering if anyone had any thoughts on the procedure, knowledge or positive outcome stories from receiving the treatment. Any contribution is much appreciated and valued. d.93

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