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Elizabeth2 symptom managment?
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since diagnosis and being placed on medication i have been getting bad chest pains usually when at rest. any one have any copeing stagegies for this? i have had all scans and screans done so it is all mentall and not physical.

since diagnosis and being placed on medication i have been getting bad chest pains usually when at rest. any one have any copeing stagegies for this? i have had all scans and screans done so it is all mentall and not physical.

Tukimum Voluntary hospital admissions - process and costs
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Hi there, keen to know if anyone out there has had an experience (positive or negative) as an inpatient in a private hospital for depression? Why did you decide to seek treatment in a hospital, and what is the process for admission beyond a referral?... View more

Hi there, keen to know if anyone out there has had an experience (positive or negative) as an inpatient in a private hospital for depression? Why did you decide to seek treatment in a hospital, and what is the process for admission beyond a referral? Is there a waiting list? Do I have a choice of preferred hospital? If so, does anyone have recommendations? Also, any advice on out of pocket expenses? ....or questions I should ask my psychiatrist? many thanks

Jem42 Online Help
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On one of my days of despair, I was searching for a Rehabilitation center and came across MindSpot. I did an assessment, and then spoke to one of their therapists and am now enrolled in a 8 week online course. Has anyone else gone through this course... View more

On one of my days of despair, I was searching for a Rehabilitation center and came across MindSpot. I did an assessment, and then spoke to one of their therapists and am now enrolled in a 8 week online course. Has anyone else gone through this course? If so did you find it useful? Has it helped you deal with your situation? Thanks Jem

pnd5 TMS Maintenance
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I have been having TMS for 6 years and I am sick of going back into hospital every 4-6 weeks for more treatment. I have tried 5 different medications, therapy & ECT with no success. TMS is the only thing that helped but the maintenance is frustrating... View more

I have been having TMS for 6 years and I am sick of going back into hospital every 4-6 weeks for more treatment. I have tried 5 different medications, therapy & ECT with no success. TMS is the only thing that helped but the maintenance is frustrating.

TheDuke Need some encouragement
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Hi all. I’m a newbie to the forum so apologies if I do anything wrong. A while back I had a bit of depression and was treated using medication. It didn’t seem to be an issue starting the meds back then and took it for a number of year with limited si... View more

Hi all. I’m a newbie to the forum so apologies if I do anything wrong. A while back I had a bit of depression and was treated using medication. It didn’t seem to be an issue starting the meds back then and took it for a number of year with limited side effects. i decided to ween off successfully last year. Little did I know that that after a health scare this year I would develop health anxiety. the doc has represcribed the meds but really struggling with the initial extra anxiety. The doc really wants me to persist. And I do feel small fleeting moments of improvement. But for the most part I cannot sit still and have restless nights. It has been pretty horrible at times. I trust my gp and my partner is also encouraging me to continue. any tips to push through would be appreciated.

supersaiyannn Can psychologist and GP work together to provide medical certification and medication without seeing a psychiatrist?
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Hi All, My first post here. After speaking to a web chat employee about my symptoms, history and family history she confirmed my suspicions that I may have adult ADHD. I am going to see a psychologist today after being referred by my GP. I am on a wa... View more

Hi All, My first post here. After speaking to a web chat employee about my symptoms, history and family history she confirmed my suspicions that I may have adult ADHD. I am going to see a psychologist today after being referred by my GP. I am on a wait list to see a psychiatrist but its a couple months wait (and that was the soonest appointment I could find after many attempts). So my questions are: 1. If the Psychologist confirms my diagnosis and relays that diagnosis to my GP, can the GP begin providing medical intervention? Or do I have to wait to see a psychiatrist. 2. I am drastically behind in my university work (due to the nature of my condition) and have extreme anxiety and depression surrounding this fact. Is it possible for the psychologist to write a letter to my GP suggesting that he might write me a medical certificate so I can get extensions on my assignments/exams etc? Any insight is greatly appreciated.

Zazu Worse not better?
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Hello, New to all of this. Went to docs for first time about mental health about two months ago. She put me on an SSRI and said no need to refer to talk to someone. One check up later, said to stick with the meds and still no need to refer me to some... View more

Hello, New to all of this. Went to docs for first time about mental health about two months ago. She put me on an SSRI and said no need to refer to talk to someone. One check up later, said to stick with the meds and still no need to refer me to someone to talk. My fiance has said I'm worse now with the meds. I know the first six or so weeks can be tough, but shouldn't it have settled by now? At the moment I'm hiding out in the bathroom after arguing with both my partner and mum this afternoon... My guilt over everything, my tendency to assume, overreact and think the worst and blame myself for everything that's gone wrong, ever, is taking over. My head won't shut up. I'm still having trouble sleeping. Is this normal still after two months? Do I just need to ride it out, or is it time to give up on the tablets? Doctor wasn't that interested last time I went in, so unsure what to do, am I just overreacting as usual?

sway_ After third session I don’t feel like I’m getting across
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Hi, I’m a 35 M. I have just moved psychologists after two sessions and I’m not feeling that I’m really being treated correctly. I have been over my upbringing on seperate occassions sometimes having to repeat myself and I feel since I’m on medicare d... View more

Hi, I’m a 35 M. I have just moved psychologists after two sessions and I’m not feeling that I’m really being treated correctly. I have been over my upbringing on seperate occassions sometimes having to repeat myself and I feel since I’m on medicare don’t want time wasted. In the past it’s been the case with other psychologists, they send back out and I’m back to my coping mechanisms nonethebetter. I feel since I haven’t yet recieved an evaluation I’m being treated simply as someone with symptoms of anxiety and mood disorder. The CBT can’t get through to me and I feel because of this I’m resistant to the methods suggested. I’ve been depressed for a long time (untreated) having to get by on by through coping mechanisms rooted in childhood, along with issues of dealing with stress I suspect also an underlying personality disorder. These get in the way of work and vice versa, either it be anxiety/panic attacks, incessant chatter (constantly told not to talk), mood swings from happy to aggressive. So at present I haven’t returned since and the thought of being sent back to job services and pushed into an detrimental environment gives me anxiety, I feel trapped. Knowing that I’ll leave the psychologist the same way I came in then should I consider seeing a psychiatrist, or what other mental health programs can be available to me ? thanks in advance

Concernedwife2018 Can he ask to go back on his old medication?
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Hi Dr Kim My husband has suffered bipolar and depression a majority of his life. 12 years ago the doctors got all his medication under control (it took some working out but finally found one that worked) he took it for a few years but then felt well ... View more

Hi Dr Kim My husband has suffered bipolar and depression a majority of his life. 12 years ago the doctors got all his medication under control (it took some working out but finally found one that worked) he took it for a few years but then felt well enough and stopped taking it. He probly hasn’t taken it for 7 years and has been going great. However lately his depression has flared back up and he is not going well. I suggested he go to the doctor and get back on his medication, he doesn’t want to through concern that it will take lot of times of trying before they get the right one. Since he was on them last time we have moved towns and he has a new doctor. This new doctor has his old medical file. can he ask his new doctor to look back on his last medication and prescribe him that as he knows it works for him? - it may not this time but we thought it would be worth a start? thank you

CraigC costs to see a psychologist ?
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i have recently been diagnosed with anxiety and major depression but i am financially not well off what is the costs involved? how can i get professional help without having to get a loan? i know it sounds stupid but i dont know where to start

i have recently been diagnosed with anxiety and major depression but i am financially not well off what is the costs involved? how can i get professional help without having to get a loan? i know it sounds stupid but i dont know where to start