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New here... Going in circles with doctor...

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Im male, 45, live in Brisbane. Had terrible year in 2015, with personality change, unhappy, stressed when I have nothing to actually stress about, cant tolerate many people etc etc.. Went to a doctor, they did blood tests for a bunch of things, all c... View more

Im male, 45, live in Brisbane. Had terrible year in 2015, with personality change, unhappy, stressed when I have nothing to actually stress about, cant tolerate many people etc etc.. Went to a doctor, they did blood tests for a bunch of things, all clear, sent me to MRI scan, just some white marks on brain, which aren't MS apparently. So, i get referred to another doctor, who I explained whats going on, and how I felt, he just says " well, you dont seem depressed or have anxiety", and left it at that. Still feel terrible and not sure where to go next. What do you need to tell a doctor?

Support groups Melbourne?

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Hello I'm Matt 25 year old male, recently I've been having a bit of trouble coping with depression and just wondering if anyone knows of any support groups located in Melbourne preferably in the western suburbs. I have found a couple but they all see... View more

Hello I'm Matt 25 year old male, recently I've been having a bit of trouble coping with depression and just wondering if anyone knows of any support groups located in Melbourne preferably in the western suburbs. I have found a couple but they all seem to be at night which just doesn't work for me. Thanks for your time.

depression medication impotence in men

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Hi I am 26 years old and have impotence from depression tablets I'm taking this is something I have battled my hole life trying to find the right pills so I can still enjoy a healthy sex life. At the moment it is getting Realy bad I'm scared I will l... View more

Hi I am 26 years old and have impotence from depression tablets I'm taking this is something I have battled my hole life trying to find the right pills so I can still enjoy a healthy sex life. At the moment it is getting Realy bad I'm scared I will lose my relationship with my girlfriend no sex puts alot of strain on it and I am always feeling less of a man because of it is there anybody on medication or knows of medication I can take to get my life back on track :(?Thank you

Antidepressants for anxiety

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What were people's experiences with taking antidepressants for anxiety? Was weight gain an issue? Cheers

How effective are medications

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I have been prescribed SSRI for anxiety and depression and have been taking them for about 4 months now . Every now and then I have been slightly increasing my dose under supervision of my GP . Symptoms have improved and I am able to function , but I... View more

I have been prescribed SSRI for anxiety and depression and have been taking them for about 4 months now . Every now and then I have been slightly increasing my dose under supervision of my GP . Symptoms have improved and I am able to function , but I still don't feel like I am my normal self . Still struggling with thoughts and sadness at times . I am also seeing a phycologist . My question does that mean that the medication is not working or may be dose needs to be increased ? How should I feel while I am on medication ? . My thinking is that I am on medication anyway so why I am still feeling like that at times ?

has anyone else come of antidepressants and felt like this?

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Hi im new to this forum and I'll have to cut a long story short.ive had panic attacks for over 20 years and agrophobia for about 18 years.i was on daily medication for 16 years.i also have another medication when I need it.the daily medication seemed... View more

Hi im new to this forum and I'll have to cut a long story short.ive had panic attacks for over 20 years and agrophobia for about 18 years.i was on daily medication for 16 years.i also have another medication when I need it.the daily medication seemed ok,it helped my everyday life, but did nothing for the agrophobia. A couple of months ago the daily medicaiton stopped working and was causing my body to have hyptic jerks constantly, mainly at night,so I wasn't getting much sleep.i was so tired and was starting to feel real down..after 16 years it was time to come of.i did this closely with my doctor and now it's been 3 weeks without it.boy am i going through hell, the nausea is so bad,I can't sleep,I'm anxious most of the time,my heart skips,there's a black cloud above me,I'm so emotional, I'm angry,sad,I'm sick of feeling this bad..has anyone else come of antidepressants and felt like this? I feel like I can't keep going like this..I really don't want to go back on antidepressants. I'd rather find a different way...please help??

Side affect or anxiety

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I came off anti-depressants after 3 years as it stopped helping with my depression.I started on a different medication 3 weeks ago, not sure if I am benefiting as I am suffering extreme dizziness in which is usually part of my anxiety anyway.What I w... View more

I came off anti-depressants after 3 years as it stopped helping with my depression.I started on a different medication 3 weeks ago, not sure if I am benefiting as I am suffering extreme dizziness in which is usually part of my anxiety anyway.What I would like to know is this a side affect of the tablet or is it anxiety? Should I continue the tablets? I'm really not liking this feeling at all.Will the dizziness subside?Each morning I take another tablet in the hope it will make me feel better, but I don't think it is, I feel worse.I feel my depression is a touch better though.Should I persevere feeling like this ?I'm not leaving the house as I'm too dizzy.

ACT Work

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Hi All, Had my first psych visit and it was reassuring and comfortable. We're planning some ACT work to tackle my anxiety. I read up a little, but would be interested in hearing anyone else's experiences using this method and how it helped. Thanks. View more

Hi All, Had my first psych visit and it was reassuring and comfortable. We're planning some ACT work to tackle my anxiety. I read up a little, but would be interested in hearing anyone else's experiences using this method and how it helped. Thanks.

My medication

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I was prescribed medication by my doctor, the medication was working very well. Except I've altered bowel movements, reduced appetite and high energy levels. Other than that I feel great. My mood is improving and I eat now smaller meals. I feel free ... View more

I was prescribed medication by my doctor, the medication was working very well. Except I've altered bowel movements, reduced appetite and high energy levels. Other than that I feel great. My mood is improving and I eat now smaller meals. I feel free to enjoy life now.

Are GPs willing to prescribe anti-Anxiety meds?

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Am I wrong in my assumption that GPs are in the main, reluctant to prescribe"tranquillisers" as they used to be known? (I DON'T mean anti-depressants) Thank goodness my GP supplies something mild for me to sleep when needed - she knows I don't abuse ... View more

Am I wrong in my assumption that GPs are in the main, reluctant to prescribe"tranquillisers" as they used to be known? (I DON'T mean anti-depressants) Thank goodness my GP supplies something mild for me to sleep when needed - she knows I don't abuse them and make them last....and I simply can't function without adequate sleep. I have no bad side effects or overly drowsy next day....I find them very good for me at least....but do GPs still prescribe something to help for rising anxiety, leading into panic etc....if needed during the day?? Over the years I used alcohol....coming close to death several times...I've been off it for 3 years.....so now have nothing at all to ease the anxiety during the day! If I take a drink it will kill me....but am under the impression that GPs don't like prescribing medication ..going back to alcohol would be much worse for me - I realise that, so I won't. I just go through hell with the anxiety some days! (I was approaching agoraphobia a number of years back, so don't want the anxiety to lead to that again either!) I recall a couple of GPs (when I requested something to help me sleep) recoiled in horror as if I'd asked for poison or illicit drugs! they went onto suggest all sorts of alternatives.....music, relaxation tapes, meditation, yoga, prayer etc etc...all well and good..but they just did not want to give me any medication! I've never asked my current GP for something for daytime use here and there, but should do so next time as I have begun taking tiny amounts of my sleeping meds, just to get through bad anxiety episodes in the daytime......does anyone know the current attitudes of GPS re this...why are they so reluctant to help us in this way?.....Would they rather I had a drink instead?.....

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