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JL9 Asking for advice for finding more positive mindsets
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Hey I’m trying to help myself and my family, I’m a 27 year old man, im booked in with the psychiatrist for diagnosis, and it scares me a tad, I was diagnosed ADD as a kid around 8 years old but my parents chose not to medicate. As an adult I am quick... View more

Hey I’m trying to help myself and my family, I’m a 27 year old man, im booked in with the psychiatrist for diagnosis, and it scares me a tad, I was diagnosed ADD as a kid around 8 years old but my parents chose not to medicate. As an adult I am quick to flight or fight mode and can become irritable when there is too much noise or when there is so many noises I can’t concentrate, heat also makes me irritable. I’ve always struggled with focus, not just on day to day tasks but also my hobbies I’m an amateur at everything and master of none, and I have a bad habit of starting jobs at work and home etc but not finishing them. I overthink everything and am constantly having thoughts through my head and I ruminate so hard I put myself in an irritable mood nearly every day, I developed a marijuana habit I started at 17 and found it made me feel normal for the first time ever so I kept smoking but now I’m 17 and it just doesn’t help as much as it use too, nicotene also helps, I want to get better for my family so I’m trying to get diagnosis to maybe be able to cut back the cannabis and also hopefully ease the rumination so I can be less irritable all the time, so please any advice or what to expect would be appreciated.

ALISHA Anxiety, stress and searching for support
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I'm trying to find the right support person I'm currently at point in my life were Iv had a realisation that my life has not gone the way I had dreamed they would, I'm being the woman I want to be. And I have not accomplished much, I'm not settled I ... View more

I'm trying to find the right support person I'm currently at point in my life were Iv had a realisation that my life has not gone the way I had dreamed they would, I'm being the woman I want to be. And I have not accomplished much, I'm not settled I dont have my own housing so I'm very unstable. I need therapy and help in trying to find the best solution I want too get this right before it's too late.

1010 Stress & anxiety
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Hi, this is the first time I ever reached out for help. Feel very vulnerable and alone in this at the moment. I have my first chat with beyond blue in the morning, still unsure if this will help me. I'm basically over thinking and stressing out about... View more

Hi, this is the first time I ever reached out for help. Feel very vulnerable and alone in this at the moment. I have my first chat with beyond blue in the morning, still unsure if this will help me. I'm basically over thinking and stressing out about my business and employees added to the weight of building a new home. Things seem to have gotten on top of me recently

proudmummaof1 mental health problems
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good morning, i’m just here to get some help with my mental health (depression, anxiety and social anxiety) and also drug abuse/addiction

good morning, i’m just here to get some help with my mental health (depression, anxiety and social anxiety) and also drug abuse/addiction

DebbieMelissa Inpatient TMS therapy
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Good Morning, I am wondering if anyone has any ideas about inpatient tms therapy? I am looking for recommendations/comments etc about any private hospitals in Australia that offer great support for OCD as an inpatient. Im not so concerned about the l... View more

Good Morning, I am wondering if anyone has any ideas about inpatient tms therapy? I am looking for recommendations/comments etc about any private hospitals in Australia that offer great support for OCD as an inpatient. Im not so concerned about the location. I'm just determined to get a good facility. Thank you so much,

Shock What can you do if your therapist or GP say that you must go to hospital but you dont want to?
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Heres the situation: I am often overcome with thoughts of suicide. I have acted on them in the past, but obviously not succeeded. I want help for this. Its not a nice feeling wanting to die all the time and I want to get rid of it. To that end I have... View more

Heres the situation: I am often overcome with thoughts of suicide. I have acted on them in the past, but obviously not succeeded. I want help for this. Its not a nice feeling wanting to die all the time and I want to get rid of it. To that end I have seen several GPs, psychologists, counsellors and psychiatrists. Occasionally, I am honest enough to say that I plan to try again. Their reaction is to call the police and have me put in hospital. But I dont want to go to hospital. I have been and found the experiance far worsens my condition. Besides, if I stay in hospital a day, or week, or month what difference does it make when I get out? The staff and doctors in there do the same sort of things as the people I see on the outside. Its just a far more depressing living condition. So, how can you discuss your plans for suicide and not lie about them?

BRM Psychologist vs Psychiatrist
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Hi All,My daughter (teenager) has recently undergone assessment and has been diagnosed with ADHD (inattentive) and being ASD. So many of the things that she struggles with I am just realising that I also do. Especially reading old school reports (nee... View more

Hi All,My daughter (teenager) has recently undergone assessment and has been diagnosed with ADHD (inattentive) and being ASD. So many of the things that she struggles with I am just realising that I also do. Especially reading old school reports (needs to concentrate, flighty, leaves things to the last minute, late, etc). I've always just thought of myself as a lazy, disorganised person.I thought that I should maybe get an assessment. A friend of mine did and medication has had a huge positive impact on his life.I went to the GP and told him the situation. He wrote a referral to a Psychiatrist and also said "good idea, that way when your wife asks you to do something, you can say that you didn't hear because off ADHD". Very flippant and don't worry, I won't be going back to him.I also think that seeing a psychologist would be a great idea to help deal with a few issues (anxiety etc). My question is: Should I go the the Psychiatrist first and get the ASD/ADHD assessment? OR Try and book in with a Psychologist first? Either way, I will book in a psychologist but I've spend far too many hours contemplating and researching which to do first, so I'd love anyone elses opinions.Thanks in advance!

DifferentMe ADHD & Menopause
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Are there any other women out there that have been diagnosed with ADHD over the last 25 years and gone through menopause?How did you cope with medication not working as effectively?DM

Are there any other women out there that have been diagnosed with ADHD over the last 25 years and gone through menopause?How did you cope with medication not working as effectively?DM

Mira8 Honesty with a GP or Psychologist
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I'm new, I'm 17 years old, and I've been struggling for a long while, and I've lied about it for a long while. I had a psychologist two years ago, upon recommendation of my previous GP that I should see someone for reasons that I didn't know and stil... View more

I'm new, I'm 17 years old, and I've been struggling for a long while, and I've lied about it for a long while. I had a psychologist two years ago, upon recommendation of my previous GP that I should see someone for reasons that I didn't know and still don't really, and I was 12 when I first saw the psychologist. Some things I told her were truthful but other things I didn't tell her and sometimes I straight up lied to her. After two years of not seeing the psychologist and living normally (or trying to), I'm tired of where I am right now, and I want to be a better friend and person, but I'm worried I'll lie about my life, or that i'll get angry, or that they won't be able to help me, or that my parents will ask me questions, or that I'll be judged. I don't feel like I'm a good person because my lying caused damage to myself and some others and I'm weary of how helpful a psychologist could actually be. I made appointment with a GP this week and I want to cancel it. Any advice?

Guest_67522243 postpartum depression
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I would like to reach out for help on my mental health, and speaking to someone after the birth and depression, i feel alone and constantly stressed where i have now started self savaging my family and relationships, i think talking to a professional... View more

I would like to reach out for help on my mental health, and speaking to someone after the birth and depression, i feel alone and constantly stressed where i have now started self savaging my family and relationships, i think talking to a professional will help me understand myself and how im feeling thank you