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Anonymous_18531 Gut health link to mental health
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Recently, I’ve been experiencing some weird symptoms, just feeling a bit off overall. Nausea here and there, a general sense of anxiety that I can’t really explain. It made me start paying more attention to what I’ve been eating and whether that migh... View more

Recently, I’ve been experiencing some weird symptoms, just feeling a bit off overall. Nausea here and there, a general sense of anxiety that I can’t really explain. It made me start paying more attention to what I’ve been eating and whether that might be playing a role. I ended up down a bit of a rabbit hole reading about how our gut might actually influence our mood and mental health. Has anyone else noticed changes in their mental or emotional state based on their diet? And when it comes to therapy or professional support, is gut health something that actually gets talked about? Or is it one of those things that flies under the radar in mental health discussions?

bigstar medication changes.
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Hey guys, after four months of what i thought was chronic fatigue after a virus--i started getting midnight panic attacks and was suffering. I decided at that stage that I didnt have chronic fatigue, I had a depressive episode that was insidious enou... View more

Hey guys, after four months of what i thought was chronic fatigue after a virus--i started getting midnight panic attacks and was suffering. I decided at that stage that I didnt have chronic fatigue, I had a depressive episode that was insidious enough for me not to realise, until the panic attacks reared their ugly head. Anyways, spoke to new GP and upped my dose of my current medication 23 days ago. Im much worse now then I was then. Although the fatigue is gone, I'm feeling a bit hopeless especially since Im trying to do all the right things. Appetite gone, last week I was throwing up food that I wasnt trying to force myself to eat. Random boughts of crying, dread, crushing depression, anxiety etc. Not much relief outside of sedatives and everyday feels like a full uphill battle. I've been on my current medication and dosage for 7 years and have enjoyed relatively good life as a result--can't see my gp till next week and I'm just worried. 23 days and it feels like my condition is detiorating and I'm not sure what this suggests. I keep promising my boss it'll be over tomorrow and I'll be back at work, only worked one day last week. My partner is freaking out because shes never seen this before, but I assure her I've done it before and I'll do it again--but the weight loss is freaking her out as well. Urrrrggg. Love and hope to everyone fighting this invisible gross sickness.

Arinya Alternate Options for Treatment Resistant Depression
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Hey, I’m new here so hopefully this all falls within the guidelines :’) (and do let me know if it doesn’t) I’ll try my best to keep this short so as to not overwhelm anyone with too many words. I’ve had a long-standing battle with severe MDD, of whic... View more

Hey, I’m new here so hopefully this all falls within the guidelines :’) (and do let me know if it doesn’t) I’ll try my best to keep this short so as to not overwhelm anyone with too many words. I’ve had a long-standing battle with severe MDD, of which different medications has barely touched alongside psychotherapy and other supports like outreach services, in-patient, youth residential recovery programs, so on and so forth. I’m still in such an incredibly dark space, and in a constant state of distress, which sucks because I recognise the value of the psychological support and can intellectually pick my way through every one of my thoughts, but can’t ever manage to ease the great pain that drives me to pursue some, uh, not-so-safe decisions, to put it lightly. Anyways, a psychiatrist I saw earlier this week wants to explore some of the more modern treatments in the hopes it allows me to respond better to all the psychosocial/therapeutic supports I have. I guess I’m a bit afraid, both of the unknowns and difficulties making such big decisions along with the deep seated hopelessness that has no faith in anything helping. I’ve done so much research and consulted my psychologist, gp, and a friend who’s been through some of these treatments, but I don’t know what to take into consideration, what to beware of, if this is even worth pursuing. I hope somebody can help

LilyR Confused about recent appointment with psychologist
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I had an appointment with my psychologist a few days ago and I left the appointment feeling confused. During the appointment I brought up that two weeks ago I had attempted suicide. I was really uncomfortable bringing it up as it’s not a very nice th... View more

I had an appointment with my psychologist a few days ago and I left the appointment feeling confused. During the appointment I brought up that two weeks ago I had attempted suicide. I was really uncomfortable bringing it up as it’s not a very nice thing to talk about especially since I’m not the best at opening up/being vulnerable with people. However, I ‘plucked up the courage’ and told her. I don’t really know what I expected from it - some support I guess but her reaction made me very confused. She didn’t really respond much at all. She didn’t ask me any questions. She didn’t seem like she cared very much or was concerned. I’m not sure … maybe she didn’t want me to feel even more uncomfortable by discussing it in depth. I’m very confused by her lack of response. Is this what psychologists normally do in relation to this topic? I just thought she’d talk with me about it, ask some questions and see if I was still feeling suicidal/having intrusive thoughts. I don’t know … it made me feel pretty shit. Usually she’s amazing so I feel as if I’ve done something wrong. Maybe she got the gist from mu body language that I was really uncomfortable talking about it so she didn’t want to push it further. Anyway … I’m just after some advice on it. Thanks.

Barry Narcissist mother in law with dementia
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How do you tell your narcissistic mother in law she has signs of dementia?she does not take criticism well at all, which then leads to a fight, but her forgetfulness then leads to having to tell more often.we are thinking that she is needing to move ... View more

How do you tell your narcissistic mother in law she has signs of dementia?she does not take criticism well at all, which then leads to a fight, but her forgetfulness then leads to having to tell more often.we are thinking that she is needing to move out from here and go into full time care, but again this day will be a horror story as she’s not wanting to go into a full time care Home.she doesn’t socialise well or like to take part in activities, so I can see that it’s not going to be a great time for her, but it’s taking a toll on her daughter, my partner.

Suncy Eating Disorder/Mental Health Plan Medicare
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Hi! I'm currently under Eating Disorder Treatment Plan, regarding that plan for Medicare rebate purpose. So just can I ask for the following questions, 1) After 10 sessions, I know I need a review from my GP and then can be eligible for the next 10 s... View more

Hi! I'm currently under Eating Disorder Treatment Plan, regarding that plan for Medicare rebate purpose. So just can I ask for the following questions, 1) After 10 sessions, I know I need a review from my GP and then can be eligible for the next 10 sessions. So can I ask what's the review mean? Another new Eating Disorder Treatment Plan? That document had many pages? Or just a new referral letter with something like, "I refer this patient for the next 10 sessions"?2) My psychologist going to change the clinic. My original EDP and referral letter were referred to XXX clinic not my psychologist. Do I need to go to my GP to change both of them, or just need a referral letter only (some words on it like for the remaining X sessions, referred to [name]) would be fine? Though I'm with ETP, but I think these 2 questions should be the same as the normal mental health plan. Thank you very much for help!

RichoC NPD BPD Help suffering now
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Hello,So I did some legit tests online for NPD and BPD. Did with my Wife so she saw what I said. She wanted to.It seems I have NPD and or BPD.I don't understand why this is. I have quite some years of trauma, lost jobs, anxiety, wanted to die as I fe... View more

Hello,So I did some legit tests online for NPD and BPD. Did with my Wife so she saw what I said. She wanted to.It seems I have NPD and or BPD.I don't understand why this is. I have quite some years of trauma, lost jobs, anxiety, wanted to die as I felt worthless. There is no plan for that now!To my knowledge, there's no family history of this.Could it be caused as a result of 8 years of losing jobs, being treated like crap in the jobs despite 21 years of positive experience and grace elsewhere?Also started a business that failed badly in that time.My Wife hates me now because I react, yell and carry on. Breaks my heart this happens.Where can I get good help and support?I've applied to see a psychotherapist now hopefully soon locally.I need to get rid of this before I'm divorced and have my life taken from me, my daughter, my house everything.I just don't know why this is happening to me. Never before have I had this ever!Thanks,

Monarch Given up on medical system
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I have just about given up on the medical system. In the last 3 months I have sacked 2 GPs, 2 psychologists and one state health system. My GP of 4 years would not send my test results to my specialist. I can't help but feel I was not being taken ser... View more

I have just about given up on the medical system. In the last 3 months I have sacked 2 GPs, 2 psychologists and one state health system. My GP of 4 years would not send my test results to my specialist. I can't help but feel I was not being taken seriously. On 2 occasions, a psychologist gave me an ear bashing for "arriving one hour early" when I was clearly on time. Another psychologist advised he would not be the best fit for me and I needed the services of a pain management clinic. I requested a referral from my second GP who said "that's not for you, they will reject the referral". I recently visited my 3rd GP in 3 months. So far so good, a very kind fellow. Fingers crossed

Sophie24 Possible postpartum depression unsure
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Hello, I wanted to reach out to someone that could help determine what’s wrong with me. I am 4 month postpartum and I am feeling tired all the time, with little to no energy. I spend all day everyday with my little one. I cry a lot sometimes for no r... View more

Hello, I wanted to reach out to someone that could help determine what’s wrong with me. I am 4 month postpartum and I am feeling tired all the time, with little to no energy. I spend all day everyday with my little one. I cry a lot sometimes for no reason also have anxiety leaving the house with the little one. Still don’t think I have come to terms of exactly how my life has changed forever. Recently moved to a remote town with husband, my family and friends are in a different state and don’t really have any friends here.i feel my husband dosent understand my feelings and I get frustrated trying to talk to him about it. Could someone please help me. Thank you

Guest_00832948 Psychiatrist moved states with no notice
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As the title states. I’ve been waiting to hear back since she canceled my last appointment back in December (she canceled day of) and the most recent communication was an email notifying me that she was no longer available in my city and that she had... View more

As the title states. I’ve been waiting to hear back since she canceled my last appointment back in December (she canceled day of) and the most recent communication was an email notifying me that she was no longer available in my city and that she had moved out of state. What’s more concerning is that she has likely done this to all her patients. I believe I am one of the oldest being out of highschool with many of her other clients being teens. I’ve been thankful that I’ve started seeing a new psychologist (whom is going on maternity in May but she’s already planning on my move to another while she’s away) I feel I need to say something to someone about how unethical this move was as we had no communication since her cancellation email in December until her “I’ve moved” email. What do I do?

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