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purple241 Miscarriage and anger with GPs who did not detect infection
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Hi everyone,I am new to this forum and just joined a few minutes ago (although, have been reading some of the posts here as it has gotten me through the past few days and nights, so very grateful to you all).I know miscarriages do not scientifically ... View more

Hi everyone,I am new to this forum and just joined a few minutes ago (although, have been reading some of the posts here as it has gotten me through the past few days and nights, so very grateful to you all).I know miscarriages do not scientifically have any reason and that it is hard to pinpoint one, and am told it is a chromosominal rejection that is completely natural. But in my case, the two weeks leading up to my early miscarriage (7-8weeks pregnant) I suffered severe gastro, prolonged, and presented to several GPs with pelvic pain. Did the ultrasounds and the fact there was no heartbeat was not an issue. Both the private and public GPs said it was viral so I just had to 'wait it out', no antibiotics needed. As I was finally improving I saw that I had a referral sitting on my table from another online GP I had consulted two weeks ago which I had ignored as I managed to get face to face appointments asap and started seeing my GPs. Something told me I should submit the tests anyway from the online GP, and to my usual and second GPs surprise, the results showed I did have another infection which was an UTI. So my GP called me up immediately last Saturday morning to say she will give me an antibiotics that was completely pregnancy safe, to start going on those. So I did. Last Tuesday, we found out my hormones were dropping and just the day before was when I could confirm I had my miscarriage. I am being told 'at least I can have a baby' or 'it was not a big thing because there never was a heartbeat', which is true I guess, but I am quite angry that the first face to face GP was so sure it was viral and rejected my idea of being given antibiotics just in case (or at least should have asked me to do a UTI test). The second face to face GP was also quite insensitive and treating me like a science experiment (and also took two samples from me that day by the way, but I guess did not think to test either for UTI?), but I feel stuck with both because it is just so hard to switch GPs, especially the second one who is a private GP whose practice I have been going to since since 2009. Right now, I am terrified that if I am this shaken by grief for such an early loss, how am I going to deal with the prospect of an even bigger one if I start trying again this year? Am I even ready to have children any more? Is it worth putting myself through all these emotions and grief? I do not know who I am anymore and feel completely lost on all aspects of my life.

Deanchor Voices are out to get me
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I’m posting here cause I feel as though this is a safe place to start to start this conversation. I have been dealing with voices for a few months now and I’ve been putting myself in to panic attacks because the voices are so strong and I feel like I... View more

I’m posting here cause I feel as though this is a safe place to start to start this conversation. I have been dealing with voices for a few months now and I’ve been putting myself in to panic attacks because the voices are so strong and I feel like I’m being watched 24/7 and they are out to get me and judge me for everything I do, I am wanting to know if anyone has had anything similar and hoping for some tips and reassurance.

Deanchor Voices
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Voices go from being strong and powerful to nothing it just depends on what I’m doing and what my environment is, I’m just coming to realise that they are the “voices” that have been in my head the whole time but they are just more abrupt and convinc... View more

Voices go from being strong and powerful to nothing it just depends on what I’m doing and what my environment is, I’m just coming to realise that they are the “voices” that have been in my head the whole time but they are just more abrupt and convincing to what I’ve had in my head in the past. I’ve always been one to put myself down and think what other people are thinking about what I’m doing, I lack in self confidence due to the bullying I have experienced. What are the voices saying you may ask? Well let me enlighten you they judge me on everything I do or doing, and make me feel as though I’m am walking into a set up to get bashed or kidnapped which is a part of my PTSD. I have come to realise this at the early stages of my attacks but not fully understand until this moment of time right now. Let me explain it in a simple way it’s like smoking cigarettes and not wanting to quit. You know they’re bad for you but they are addictive for you so you keep smoking and as time goes on your lungs and body start to degrade and age. I am now on the journey of trying to find reassurance and peace if I can to what I’m dealing with if any body reading this has any advice I am open to trying anything.I am also currently waiting to be assessed to go in to a trauma clinic for 4 weeks as an inpatient and 2 weeks as an outpatient.

Faith- Changing psychiatrist
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Hi, I need some help with information re changing psychiatrists. I’ve been assessed already and diagnosed with ADHD inattentive. Will the new psychiatrist want to do their own ADHD assessment again? What rights do i have as a client in asking my curr... View more

Hi, I need some help with information re changing psychiatrists. I’ve been assessed already and diagnosed with ADHD inattentive. Will the new psychiatrist want to do their own ADHD assessment again? What rights do i have as a client in asking my current psychiatrist to send my diagnosis & other notes to the new one? I’m keen to hear if others have had similar experiences and what the process was like to change. I’ve had an awful experience with my current psychiatrist & staff, so I’m nervous in looking for another one and want to save money if I can by skipping the assessment part. Thanks in advance.

Sammy_347 My psychologist moving to Clinics, I am unsure how I can follow her to the new clinic.
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Hey guys, sorry if this is all over the place, not really sure what to do. So I've been struggling with OCD for years and at the end of December, I finally got the courage to get help. I went to the GP and told her my symptoms, she got me started on ... View more

Hey guys, sorry if this is all over the place, not really sure what to do. So I've been struggling with OCD for years and at the end of December, I finally got the courage to get help. I went to the GP and told her my symptoms, she got me started on medication and suggested I research a psychologist who specialised in OCD from two clinics she recommended and she'd see me in 3 weeks so I could get a referral for the psychologist and discuss how the medication was going. After a lot of research and correspondence, I went with a psychologist from Clinic A. She's great and although I have a lot of trouble opening up with people, I think ive come a long way. I've been seeing her for about 2 months once a week. I feel like I'm making progress with Cognitive behaviour Therapy and Exposure Response Prevention, and we are just starting to get into the deep nitty-gritty.I found out last week that she is leaving Clinic A and my last appointment will be the one I just had today. Today she told me more in-depth - the name of the new clinic (I'll call it Clinic B) and said that she will discharge me from her care at Clinic A and I will most likely be contacted by reception from clinic A asking if I want to see another psychologist there. She told me she isn't allowed to 'poach' me and take me to her new clinic as that would be a breach in her contract but if she happened to run into me... in a few weeks that wouldn't be an issue. She also said she'd email my GP and say I'm looking for a new psychologist. I'm not due to see my GP for a repeat prescription for about 2 months; I'm just really confused on what to do as she can't explicitly tell me how to go with her to the other clinic. Maybe in about 2 weeks should I book an appointment with my GP and see if she can get a referral so I can see my psychologist at the other clinic? I also dont know if I should up my meds as there is only a slight different to before - I was planning on bringing this up when I would see her for the repeat prescription in 2 months. I also know that if u get a GP referral to see a psychologist you get a Medicare rebate so that would be helpful. Any advice would be greatly appreciated; I feel quite overwhelmed and don't want to lose all this headway I've been making, and I definitely don't want to start fresh with someone else. Thanks! - love from Sammy

Camembert What help is there for Multiple Chemical Sensitivity?
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Hello everyone. A dear family member has what's called "Multiple Chemical Sensitivity," which means he is very sensitive to things like smells and odours (eg, the smell of shampoo, perfume, tea, flowers, plastic, in fact most things.) These triggers ... View more

Hello everyone. A dear family member has what's called "Multiple Chemical Sensitivity," which means he is very sensitive to things like smells and odours (eg, the smell of shampoo, perfume, tea, flowers, plastic, in fact most things.) These triggers produce symptoms like coughing and sore airways, etc. It means he can't do a lot of things because he has to avoid many things and places. There is debate about whether MCS is a psychological problem or not. Some Drs think it could have a psychological element to it... so I want to try to get him some help from a psychologist or mental health professional. (He's already done all the things suggested by MCS support groups, like avoidance of triggers, natural supplements, air filters, etc.) I tried looking up the psychologist directory, but have no idea where to get help for this, as I don't know what category it fits into. I can't find any mental health professionals online that have this as an area of specialty or know how to deal with it. I have no idea where to go or what we can do! This problem is making his life so difficult. Any help would be appreciated!! Thank you!! Camembert.

Garry08 Anger destroying my relationship
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Hi,I have allowed my anger to control me for a long time and it has always caused me so many issues. I’ve been in a relationship with my partner for 13 years. She has taken so much from me over the years but I guess she still had faith in me that I w... View more

Hi,I have allowed my anger to control me for a long time and it has always caused me so many issues. I’ve been in a relationship with my partner for 13 years. She has taken so much from me over the years but I guess she still had faith in me that I was better.I am generally a good person and I would never physically harm her but lately things just seem to be at an end in terms of her patience. She has three daughters, the eldest is in college the younger two are in high school. The eldest daughter and I are now very close but when she was a teenager it was very different. She hated that I was there and her father wasn’t but now she understands what I did for her and refers to me as her father. I previously had issues with alcohol and decided that it was better to quit than risk losing them forever. Now, over two years later, I don’t drink but still have these outbursts where I will yell, say hurtful things, slam doors and even break stuff. I have tried so hard to not do these things but it seems to happen anyway. I don’t want to be this person and I don’t want to lose my family.Can anyone help me with some advice please?

Guest_9866 Pyschologist left and no replacement
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Hi. I have been seeing a pyschologist for a while. Before she left, she gave me option to be discharged from the clinic or be put on a list for her replacement to takeover. I choose the latter. Heard nothing for a while and not well, I call initially... View more

Hi. I have been seeing a pyschologist for a while. Before she left, she gave me option to be discharged from the clinic or be put on a list for her replacement to takeover. I choose the latter. Heard nothing for a while and not well, I call initially and was told no replacement, and the second time, yes they have hired a new replacement. Replacement or secretary never contacted me when advised they would. So rang again and a bit of ping-pong, Im not sure who I spoke to be it receptionist or pyschologist herself, or someone else, but got told they are no longer offering services to historic patients. Only new patients with very specific situation will be sent to another department for limited counselling session. That they decided not to replace the specialised service. I am upset for other clients, and wrote to MPs, Dr's etc about how dangerous this is. Only got one response who said they were aware and there is difficulty finding qualified pyschologists. ATM, I calm down, still lost, but feel isolated. They say contact this or reach out, but I dont have that option. I am consider tapering off. Feeling really lost.

madfickle I am desperate.
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I'm 26F and have been struggling with mental illness my entire life. I have had multiple diagnoses and I don't know what's right and wrong, but I'll just list them all: 5 years old: ADHD, ODD, conduct disorder 6 years old: Autism 8 years old: Depress... View more

I'm 26F and have been struggling with mental illness my entire life. I have had multiple diagnoses and I don't know what's right and wrong, but I'll just list them all: 5 years old: ADHD, ODD, conduct disorder 6 years old: Autism 8 years old: Depression, Anxiety, OCD 19 years old: Borderline personality disorder (this one is 100% BS), DPDR, pseudopsychosis (idk what this one is and it has never been addressed as far as I'm aware, but it's still on my records) 20 years old: PTSD I have not been successfully treated for any one of these. I was close to 100% compliant and optimistic with new treatments until about 2 years ago, but I have now completely and utterly lost all hope. As a child I had a paediatrician, psychiatrist, psychologist and occupational therapist, and since I turned 18 I have nearly consistently had a psychologist and psychiatrist. I have also consistently been given scripts for medication since childhood which keep me up for days and give me the worst brain fog. There were a few other meds as well, but due to severe side effects I was on them for less than a month. I am well aware that I was over-medicated in childhood. Some of the doses I was on exceeded the recommended max for children and teens. I have also done CBT countless times, DBT twice, ACT, interpersonal therapy, ketamine therapy, ECT, TMS, acupuncture, hypnotherapy, mindfulness therapy, and EMDR. The last couple of years I have been refusing things I have already tried - which is basically everything from what I'm being told. But I am being met with accusations of cynicism and not wanting to help myself. I don't think I have ever learned anything from therapy - nothing that particularly resonates or is useful anyway. Nobody listens to me, nobody believes me. From my experience, psychologists latch onto one thing you say that their textbooks teach them how to manage and zero in on that. It's nearly impossible to get them to see the big picture, and it's impossible for them to not jump to conclusions about how I think or feel. I have never felt heard by a psychologist/counsellor/social worker/psychiatrist/etc. in my entire life. I know I'm supposed to help myself and therapists provide tools, but I don't know what the hell is wrong with me. I don't know what I'm feeling, but I am constantly in absolutely excruciating agony from whatever this is. I am inherently a bad person too. I am selfish, I hurt people and don't feel guilty about it, I have an extreme amount of rage and need for retribution when I feel there has been an injustice against me, I am a pathological liar just to make myself look better/superior, etc. I am just about ready to give up because I see no hope. I don't see any opportunity to be better. If this is how I'm going to continue feeling, I can't live. I simply can't.

javalava13 Struggling to know how to speak to my psych
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Hi, I've been going through a pretty low stage for the past few months and have gotten used to this very low bar of mood. I've also just been very in my own head (more than normal) so have a few things I wanted to come to this forum to share and I wo... View more

Hi, I've been going through a pretty low stage for the past few months and have gotten used to this very low bar of mood. I've also just been very in my own head (more than normal) so have a few things I wanted to come to this forum to share and I would love any advice. I've been having some suicidal thoughts which I was speaking to my psychologist about. I've been feeling slightly better after about 3 weeks of these intense thoughts (I think?) but I'm just so confused where I'm at. I have a real issue with judging myself for feeling depressed or having suicidal thoughts, often thinking I am just trying to get attention when I open up about this. I have been having less of the really concerning/harmful thoughts but I am still incredibly low and never don't just want to disappear. I don't really know what the problem is or what I'm asking for advice on but I am just having trouble explaining where I am at to my psych because while I am still feeling incredibly low and hopeless, I am not feeling at risk so think I'm judging myself for complaining at all. I also don't know if I am actually doing enough to get out of this spot because sometimes I feel like I just want to sit in the low emotions and am not trying hard enough to feel better, but I feel too guilty/ashamed to admit that. Another thing I was hoping for advice on was talking about was how to speak about a fear of sex or intimacy with my psych. I have raised it once or twice so she knows about it briefly, but it is something I really, really want and feel I need to fix, or work through, as I feel so insecure in every part of my life because of it. I don't know how to raise it, or ask her to focus more of my sessions on it, because I feel so uncomfortable talking about it. Just for context, I am 26 and have literally done nothing remotely intimate with anyone because I am so uncomfortable. I know this is a lot and I am jumping around, but honestly any advice would be incredibly appreciated.