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spicy_pickle I can't get the help I need because everything I say is too triggering...
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I can't get the help I need from mental health services because apparently everything I say is too triggering for other people. I think it's absolutely ridiculous that my safety is compromised simply because I need to explain my situation. I make sur... View more

I can't get the help I need from mental health services because apparently everything I say is too triggering for other people. I think it's absolutely ridiculous that my safety is compromised simply because I need to explain my situation. I make sure not to even say anything triggering in the first place!

Ankit Right Guidance
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hi I need away to manage my mood disorder correctly I a. Goign to start medicatiom fro. Tomorrow but i laos need an help with likewise people who have gone through and going through this as I am still not able to overcome this as well as being proact... View more

hi I need away to manage my mood disorder correctly I a. Goign to start medicatiom fro. Tomorrow but i laos need an help with likewise people who have gone through and going through this as I am still not able to overcome this as well as being proactive abou this helps me so.etime and sometime it doesnt it is very hardas people have judged me but I know my situation I am becoming very sentive need right direction

Jeza Neurofeedback (retraining the brain)
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Hi all, Does anyone out there have any experience with Neurofeedback? It's a technique that can be used to reduce anxiety, depression and the effects of trauma through retraining the brain. I have done a lot of research into Neurofeedback and based o... View more

Hi all, Does anyone out there have any experience with Neurofeedback? It's a technique that can be used to reduce anxiety, depression and the effects of trauma through retraining the brain. I have done a lot of research into Neurofeedback and based on this, I believe that this technique may help me with some long term issues. I start my Neurofeedback work in 2 days so I'll let you all know how it goes. Wish me luck! Jeza

Aljay62 ED and alternative treatments
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Hi all, first post as the noob, reaching out to others who may also be experiencing the same problem as myself. I was diagnosed with a 5mm Prolactinoma in 2012, I was given 2 medications as my T levels were pretty low. Fast forward to now ED is becom... View more

Hi all, first post as the noob, reaching out to others who may also be experiencing the same problem as myself. I was diagnosed with a 5mm Prolactinoma in 2012, I was given 2 medications as my T levels were pretty low. Fast forward to now ED is become an issue, still on 1 medication increased in dosage. Was suggested to try Testosterone boosters, has anyone had any improvement or experiences good or bad with this? I also suffer dep and anxiety, huge home issues with step daughters drug addiction. So feeling pretty low and defeated dll round. Cheers

josh88 TMS Inpatient in Hospital
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I hope this story helps someone else who has also had some difficulty deciding on the right treatment for depression.I'm Day 5 as an inpatient in a mental health hospital for TMS therapy to treat my depression. Something I never thought I would need ... View more

I hope this story helps someone else who has also had some difficulty deciding on the right treatment for depression.I'm Day 5 as an inpatient in a mental health hospital for TMS therapy to treat my depression. Something I never thought I would need to do, as I tend to manage things ok and am high functioning most of the time. My problem has been my consistent low mood and irritability, which has had an impact on my relationship and my family.But I'm so glad that I've taken a leap of faith and given this a go. I was really uneasy about being an inpatient, but it really has been the shake up I've needed to break my depressive habits and thoughts. For example, I'm currently writing this while I'm on the exercise bike in the hospital gym! What the! I'm already seeing improvements from the TMS. The cloudy negative thoughts are lifting and I feel motivated and lighter. I'm hoping this gives the ability to stay more positive and better at handling stressful situations. Anyway, just wanted to share this experience to help anyone who may be considering some less regular treatment options.

Athena__ Seeing a Psychologist Isn't Working
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I have seen three different psychologists across my life. One when I was young (late primary school), another when I was in my early teens and just now another one. I can't say much for the earliest experience but with the other two I feel that I hav... View more

I have seen three different psychologists across my life. One when I was young (late primary school), another when I was in my early teens and just now another one. I can't say much for the earliest experience but with the other two I feel that I have achieved very little. The one I saw in my early teens and I would see each other very rarely (because of her schedule being very full), and so it felt that I was mostly discussing my life and any revelation we may have had was essentially forgotten by the time we saw each other a month or two later. There was no real treatment either? In the sense that it was mostly just talking about the present and how it made me feel rather than addressing issues. With my new therapist I was incredibly optimistic as we were going to be able to meet quite often and she was willing to address my issues and find solutions. However I feel that nothing has been achieved and I don't know if it's from a lack of effort on my part, or maybe there's nothing that needs to be fixed to begin with. She attempted to get me to 'visualize my anxiety' and see it sitting in a chair and talk to it. Then she attempted to get me to hit the chair with a pillow. It was incredibly uncomfortable and brought back a lot of year 7 trauma from drama class, like playing pretend. Then we attempted CBT but she very quickly moved to Schema Therapy. None of it has made any difference and I don't know what I'm doing wrong. She asks me questions and I just respond with 'I don't know' because I have an incredibly poor memory and she seems to be frustrated with my lack of answers. It feels like everything I do is futile, and anything that may be achieved in our sessions becomes essentially useless once I leave the room. I struggle a lot with articulating my thoughts as well, and it feels that sometimes she doesn't understand what I'm trying to say. I guess I'm not putting enough effort into my treatment, but I don't know what putting effort in would even look like. I'm becoming frustrated with my own lack of progress in therapy and within myself and I genuinely don't know what to do. I guess I'm wondering if anyone has any advice for what it is that I'm doing wrong, or for how to get the most out of seeing a psychologist? Thank you.

gbf Psychiatrist Advice
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Hi all, I really don't feel comfortable with my psychiatrist. I have been seeing her since earlier this year for acute depression with suicidal ideation/attempt. I have been on multiple medications but none have helped. I feel that my psychiatrist ha... View more

Hi all, I really don't feel comfortable with my psychiatrist. I have been seeing her since earlier this year for acute depression with suicidal ideation/attempt. I have been on multiple medications but none have helped. I feel that my psychiatrist has made very poor assumptions about me - based on the roughly 5 hours total I have seen her for. When I talk to her, I feel she does not listen to what I have to say, only what she wants to hear, e.g. saying things like "but you're leaving the house, so you can't be feeling that bad", despite me telling her that I am still really struggling with simple effort tasks like showering, eating properly etc. My psychiatrist wants me to move out of home, even though I can't trust myself to be alone right now and home is where my support is. When I told her this, she inferred I was incompetent and needed to "do things on my own". I have tried to defend myself so many times but it's like talking to a brick wall, or a bully. I am scared to see her again. I leave her office feeling so small. As I'm not on the right medication it feels like I'm stuck with her. I worry that if I try and find another psychiatrist I'll be waiting for so long that I'll get worse. But I also worry that she is right, and I'm too depressed to hear it. I guess my question is, what if she is telling me what I need to hear but I can't hear it because I am depressed? Do I trust myself and stop seeing her, or should I trust her more as the professional?Thanks.

Suncy Referral & Medicare & Private insurance
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Hi everyone, I'm just new here due to eating disorder issues. My GP referred me to a psychologist under MHCP. However the issue is, I need to wait too long for that psychologist, and then I need to change another. I was told if want to be eligible fo... View more

Hi everyone, I'm just new here due to eating disorder issues. My GP referred me to a psychologist under MHCP. However the issue is, I need to wait too long for that psychologist, and then I need to change another. I was told if want to be eligible for MHCP, and covered by Medicare, on my referral letter, have to be with the correct psychologist name? Also, my current fees plan is, running out my private insurance first (500 max), and then start to use Medicare. Is that okay? Thank you everyone. Really appreciate.

Guest_26163501 Struggle Street
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Hi.. So I'm starting to really struggle, I have been "managing" depression for 30 years and have tried many methods, medications, and therapists, but am now at a loss, anyone have anything new that has helped?

Hi.. So I'm starting to really struggle, I have been "managing" depression for 30 years and have tried many methods, medications, and therapists, but am now at a loss, anyone have anything new that has helped?

ABC01 Confused about different types of groups
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Dear All, I am slightly confused about the different types of groups available to participate in. I have found a support group and a social group. Are there any other types of groups? My understanding is that a support group is to introduce yourself,... View more

Dear All, I am slightly confused about the different types of groups available to participate in. I have found a support group and a social group. Are there any other types of groups? My understanding is that a support group is to introduce yourself, tell how your time has been going and discuss how you may cope(as in strategies or techniques that work for you,so other can hear them). For the particular topic of the support group. And then others in the group do the same. It is a supportive environment. But there is no education component. As in a lesson on the topic. A social group is to meet like minded people or people in a similar situation, but instead of discussing these feelings, is an outlet to meet people and have a coffee and chat. Not too heavy or deep. Also may allow people to get out of the house and the group members understand how hard it is for people to have done that. Also no educational component. Is this correct?Are there any other group types in relation to mental health that I am not aware off? Thank you for reading,ABC01