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EmmaP First Therapy Session Today- What to Expect??
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Hi Everyone, I have my first therapy session today with the psychologist after being on antidepressants for a week now. I'm quite anxious and not sure what to expect. I am a planner to an OCD extent and am after some idea of maybe how it will go or w... View more

Hi Everyone, I have my first therapy session today with the psychologist after being on antidepressants for a week now. I'm quite anxious and not sure what to expect. I am a planner to an OCD extent and am after some idea of maybe how it will go or what I should go with prepared in my mind or on paper. My GP faxed them my dot point list of what I wrote of how I have been feeling/experiencing of late. Should I prepare anything else? I have heard that the first appointment can be very draining and emotional, but I'm worried because I have to go back to work afterwards as I wasn't able to get the day off Any wisdom/knowledge/experiences you can share with me would be fantastic!

MrsCam counselling session by video link - my experience
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Had my first video link counselling session today. Feel really good about how it went... felt really comfortable with her which is great. She has suggested that maybe my hubby would like to come along with me one time, or have a session without me so... View more

Had my first video link counselling session today. Feel really good about how it went... felt really comfortable with her which is great. She has suggested that maybe my hubby would like to come along with me one time, or have a session without me so he can talk about how he feels and how my depression impacts on him and on our marriage. Have mentioned this to him tonite and he is not completely opposed to the idea so that is great....hope everyone has had a good day

Starz Dr says to give it a few weeks
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I'm on a new SNRI (3rd AD we are trying to get rid of side effects), well it's not even that new anymore. I started it 3 weeks ago on a small dose, and the Dr just upped my dose a week ago as I was sliding rapidly backwards. I know it's only been a w... View more

I'm on a new SNRI (3rd AD we are trying to get rid of side effects), well it's not even that new anymore. I started it 3 weeks ago on a small dose, and the Dr just upped my dose a week ago as I was sliding rapidly backwards. I know it's only been a week but it's still getting worse not better. Should I go back early or try to tough it out? I'm normally good with Dr instructions but with the first 2 AD's we tried I had really good results quickly and it feels horrid to be like this again after feeling so good for a month.

Starz If AD's work for me - do they always work or will there still be fluctuations
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I'm taking AD's and they have been working for me. Does that mean they'll always work for me or will I have times where things go haywire again. I know my mood etc won't be awesome all the time, natural fluctuations based on what's going on in my lif... View more

I'm taking AD's and they have been working for me. Does that mean they'll always work for me or will I have times where things go haywire again. I know my mood etc won't be awesome all the time, natural fluctuations based on what's going on in my life will happen. But will the baseline stay stable? Thanks for any advice

alone63 Down, Down and feeling Down....
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I've just finished a my tablets and now I'm thinking is it worth getting another lot.... Their anti-depressions, but are they working ??, I feel that they aren't working, as I feel that I'm as low today as I was at the start of my breakdown.. I also ... View more

I've just finished a my tablets and now I'm thinking is it worth getting another lot.... Their anti-depressions, but are they working ??, I feel that they aren't working, as I feel that I'm as low today as I was at the start of my breakdown.. I also feel that I have no control in my life and that others are running it, which is not what I want.... This doesn't feel like a life but an existence, I not going to but up with it, I'm not worth the hassle... Their people around me that are trying to buck my spirit, but as you all know depressives are very good at hiding their true feelings.... My psychiatrist left the practice she worked at with out at word to her patients, this as knocked me quite a bit, it say's to me if she's not bothered then why should I ........

smiffy Medication
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Hi, my doctor has recommended that i start taking antidepressant tablets for depression. This will be the first time ive taken medication for depression and i am a bit apprehensive about it....actually ive been starring at the packet for about a week... View more

Hi, my doctor has recommended that i start taking antidepressant tablets for depression. This will be the first time ive taken medication for depression and i am a bit apprehensive about it....actually ive been starring at the packet for about a week so far! I normally opt for the natural approach but my doctor feels that i need a bit more this time and i do agree.Our lives (my hubby and i) has recently been changed due to a serious accident that has happened to my husband. The accident was 9 months ago and i stayed strong for so long but recently have found it difficult to deal with. It has changed our lives considerably. I would love to hear from anyone who has been taking antidepressant medication and if it has worked and if there has been any side affects from it? Many thanks

Arrie97 What is a Hypomanic Episode?
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Hello all, I was wondering if you could help me understand more about Hypomania (as in relating to Bipolar)? What does it feel like to go through and what makes it different from say other mental illnesses and mania? I know there is information on th... View more

Hello all, I was wondering if you could help me understand more about Hypomania (as in relating to Bipolar)? What does it feel like to go through and what makes it different from say other mental illnesses and mania? I know there is information on the internet, but it's a bit ambiguous and hard for me to really understand what the symptoms are and what it may look like in real life. Examples would be great. Thank you in advance.

fuschia Looking for Private mental health retreats versus mental health
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OK Its been 3-4 weeks since I joined this site. I was diagnosed with depression and anxiety 20 years ago. Im 37 and over it.A few weeks ago I took a overdose and went to emergency and started the mental health process (prev only seeing gp's for scrip... View more

OK Its been 3-4 weeks since I joined this site. I was diagnosed with depression and anxiety 20 years ago. Im 37 and over it.A few weeks ago I took a overdose and went to emergency and started the mental health process (prev only seeing gp's for scripts). Now I'm weaning off a pretty hard drug and starting the new one whilst being prescribed. I binge drink twice a week that leads me to very dangerous life threatening positions which I need to stop NOW.Iself harmed last week and went back up to ER, still no admission to the mental health unit. Apparently I don't need to be admitted there and its best I stay as a outpatient. I've since had 2 x app's with new shrink confirming meds and tweaking meds. I know these next few weeks at least are going to be very hard but I NEED to go to a health retreat for some sanity. I have googled various places and do not have $5000-$2000 a week.I just want some where where I can relax, meditate, eat healthy, maybe group meetings, and just so somewhere where my meds are distributed to avoid self harming my self again. I have everything to live for but not much want or will for it. Please, does anyone know a health retreat that aids mental health where I can go for a week maybe get a massage along the way to help my very tight muscles and learn how to relax without alcohol or prescription drugs????? Beyondblue’s clinically-trained moderators often work offline (invisible to you) on issues relating to suicide or self-harm. At the same time, general supportive comments from the community are encouraged. If you have concerns around suicide or self-harm, please phone our support service on 1300 22 4636. Normal 0 false false false EN-AU X-NONE X-NONE /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin-top:0cm; mso-para-margin-right:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt; mso-para-margin-left:0cm; line-height:115%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi; mso-fareast-language:EN-US;}

Kingswood Medication, anxiety and anger
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I have pretty bad depression and have been prescribed an antidepressant, have been on it for about 3 months now and have noticed I am quite angry all the time & anxious alot, like out of the blue, il be sitting there watching tv, then feel my stomach... View more

I have pretty bad depression and have been prescribed an antidepressant, have been on it for about 3 months now and have noticed I am quite angry all the time & anxious alot, like out of the blue, il be sitting there watching tv, then feel my stomach churning & get so anxious & can't control it. I was always sad and cry alot but the anger & anxiety has gotten worse. could it be the tablets causing this? I feel like killing everyone! Has anyone else got worse on their tablets? Or could it just be the depression getting worse? Not sure if I should taper & get off the tablets?

Cattie Help
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My husband is a alcoholic and has suffered with a bit of depression but I'm just get a bit over it all everything starting changing last year notice his moods were changing then he unfortunately lost his job but did realised he needed help so I went ... View more

My husband is a alcoholic and has suffered with a bit of depression but I'm just get a bit over it all everything starting changing last year notice his moods were changing then he unfortunately lost his job but did realised he needed help so I went with him to see doctor which I thought good step but he never followed through stopped taking his anti depressant which is not good he ended getting another job he though he's right but about ago he was drinking at a festival took our kids I stayed home with the baby later that evening I get knock at door with someone dropping my kids off cause he got into fight and police got called then later that night I had police knocking at my door asking what I knew about what happen not much then husband came home early next morning I had a talk with him about he said he would get help but he's full of crap I know he is drinking again but he thinks I don't know I keep trying to talk to him say it not's fair on the kids and me but he gets annoyed tries to turn things around on me as I have suffered with depression with my kids in past and I spoke to my son about how he felt about what happened that night with his dad he said to me scared and sad he shouldn't have to go through this he is only six years old and I don't know how many times I have been in tears over it all.