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Adult Adhd
Hello there is there anyone else who has adult adhd and would like to discuss how it effects their life and what treatment they feel works..?
Hello there is there anyone else who has adult adhd and would like to discuss how it effects their life and what treatment they feel works..?
Intrusive thoughts consuming my anxiety
hi everyone I’ve recently had an intrusive thought ever since I heard someone tell their coming out story. I haven’t been taking my antidepressants regularly for 2 weeks, like not at all. There’s been no reason why and I had a panic attack in front o... View more
hi everyone I’ve recently had an intrusive thought ever since I heard someone tell their coming out story. I haven’t been taking my antidepressants regularly for 2 weeks, like not at all. There’s been no reason why and I had a panic attack in front of my partner. I’m convincing myself of things that aren’t true, but I question every single thing about myself right now. I’ve started taking my antidepressants, contraceptive (yaz) and a hormone tablet for my hair loss. I’m a hormonal, paranoid, anxious insomniac. When I feel great and ignore the stupid intrusive thoughts that scare me into questioning my whole being, I feel fine. it’s hard to speak about to others in my life as they don’t respond or know what to say. What are some strategies I can use to ignore these severe intrusive thoughts?
At what point in your treatment did you feel ready to face your fears?
Hi all! I've been in CBT treatment for about a month and have started to feel better about my work related anxiety. I had to quit my full time job in marketing due to the anxiety and am now planning to work in retail until I feel ready to return. I d... View more
Hi all! I've been in CBT treatment for about a month and have started to feel better about my work related anxiety. I had to quit my full time job in marketing due to the anxiety and am now planning to work in retail until I feel ready to return. I don't want to go back to suddenly as I'm afraid I will be overwhelmed again and all my progress will be lost. At what point of treatment did you feel ready to confront your fears or go back to what you used to do?
Treatment resistant depression
my 30 year old son has been suffering from treatment resistant depression for about 12 years and he has steadily declined. He has tried every treatment available and been hospitalised several times. He Now also gets anxiety attacks most days. My husb... View more
my 30 year old son has been suffering from treatment resistant depression for about 12 years and he has steadily declined. He has tried every treatment available and been hospitalised several times. He Now also gets anxiety attacks most days. My husband and I are at our wits end, we don’t know how to help him. Watching him suffer as he has over the last couple of years is breaking our hearts. He sees his psychologist twice a week, his psychiatrist about once a month, and his GP regularly. Our son needs more help than we can give him and we need help coping. Has anyone had a similar experience? Thank you
TMS for adolescents/teens
Hello, My son (16) has been struggling with treatment resistant depression; and having tried about 4 different anti-depressants on different doses without much success, his psychiatrist is suggesting we look into TMS as a potential course of treatmen... View more
Hello, My son (16) has been struggling with treatment resistant depression; and having tried about 4 different anti-depressants on different doses without much success, his psychiatrist is suggesting we look into TMS as a potential course of treatment. I wanted to ask if anyone has had experience of TMS as a young person and what the side effects and outcomes were? My son would ideally be having it as an outpatient and I also wanted to understand any cost implications to be aware of (we have top private hospital cover). I would really welcome any feedback or suggestions. many thanks, a concerned mum
Treatment Resistant depression
Is there any discussion on this forum about treatment resistant depression or anyone who has experience with this condition who can give me advice?
Is there any discussion on this forum about treatment resistant depression or anyone who has experience with this condition who can give me advice?
Taking a break from therapy
Hi Everyone, I’ve been going through therapy on a fortnightly basis for around 18 months. I changed psychologists about 6 months ago as I felt the previous one lacked patience and was pushing me through too quickly. I like this one much more and have... View more
Hi Everyone, I’ve been going through therapy on a fortnightly basis for around 18 months. I changed psychologists about 6 months ago as I felt the previous one lacked patience and was pushing me through too quickly. I like this one much more and have a lot better rapport but feeling a bit fatigued from it all and wondering if it’s wise to have a break? I’ve felt a bit drained from recent sessions and thought I might be best to call it for this year and look at resuming in 2023. Can anyone offer any advice? Thanks
Withdrawal symptoms
Hello I am currently weaning off my medication. I have been on the same med for nearly 15 years and doing a slow tapering. I have been experiencing a number of symptoms and not really feeling like my normal self and just wanted to see what others exp... View more
Hello I am currently weaning off my medication. I have been on the same med for nearly 15 years and doing a slow tapering. I have been experiencing a number of symptoms and not really feeling like my normal self and just wanted to see what others experienced during this process. Thanks
How do I find a good therapist and psychiatrist?
For anyone who cares to read this, I want to preface that money is not an issue and I don't mind paying out of pocket. I don't mind using Telehealth for a good professional in other parts of Australia. I have been on the hunt for a good therapist for... View more
For anyone who cares to read this, I want to preface that money is not an issue and I don't mind paying out of pocket. I don't mind using Telehealth for a good professional in other parts of Australia. I have been on the hunt for a good therapist for about 6 months now, after a few years of very brief sessions with various therapists. The only decent resource I can find is Good Therapy, and I've pretty much made a list of all the professionals that look suitable and have had sessions with those that don't have their books closed. I have yet to find anyone who I feel could actually help me. My issues are complex, and I need someone who is very emotionally sensitive, intelligent and has the ability to actually help. My main issues can be sort of described as: existential issues, DP/DR, trauma, agoraphobia, social anxiety. Is Good Therapy the only place in Australia to search for therapists? Finding a psychiatrist also brings its own issues. I was lucky enough to get an appointment with one of the higher rated ones on RateMD. But he only does single sessions, and he told me that my kind of issues require ongoing treatment. I've had awful experiences with a psych in the past, so I'm weary of getting on just anyone's wait list. I'd like one who is empathetic and very passionate about their work. I know current wait times are 6-12 months so I know this part will be very difficult. Looking for trustworthy resources for finding a good professional. Any knowledge you have would be fantastic.
The sad reality is true
Let me introduce myself, i am a 48 year old male who suffers with dissociative amnesia with fugee elements , gad and panic disorder . Getting straight to the point,. living on the GC has shown me the ugly truth of what i believe has become the immora... View more
Let me introduce myself, i am a 48 year old male who suffers with dissociative amnesia with fugee elements , gad and panic disorder . Getting straight to the point,. living on the GC has shown me the ugly truth of what i believe has become the immoral and illegitimate practices happening within psychology treatment. i say that as i have gathered evidence. After many local enquirers into help i have been denied even ignored fully. The following are the reasons I have been given:... i am sorry it is not in my specialist area to treat this, i am sorry we are way to busy to take this on ( even though i know they have free spots or new physiologists ), or simply do not respond to messages or emails. The worrying thing is, the first reason I quoted was the option of a well known uni that teach the very people we seek help from.. Just look at the main bulk of work psychologist look for it is either young family or single youth, teenage adhd work, and now nearly all are telehealth only format. Now there is nothing wrong with that if that if it is the only way you can reach help,but it shows that any complex or work that may involve a more invested approach is simply pushed aside as lets face it , it is a lot quicker and easier to deal with the for mentioned categories. rather than a complex illness in a face to face scenario. The fact that the cost is the same per session over the phone as a face to face is a worry and the fact that so many psychologist only offer telehealth as there choice now shows how unregulated and cash cow like this area has become. We all see the GP sector with large medical centers that chew through patients like cattle with hardly any personal relationships between patient and doctor and now I see the same think happening with psychology. but even worse as there is no person to person interaction at all. You can see a wave of psychologists that pop up offering non face to face help only and even false business addresses that relate to a physical practice but are simply a front. Is this the future that we want? Un experienced psychologists protected by the internet playing about with complex problems? . It will indefinitely lead to cheap overseas options for therapy online, that will open up a wave of fraudulent, immoral practices. Please do the research its easy to see the problem and you will be shocked.. I could give you a list of immoral practices but its bigger than the word allowance. Be safe
