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Ames82 Self sabotage and medication
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Hi first time posting so feeling nervous. I have been on the medication journey for almost a year and I’m still struggling to take it consistently. I have had a few different types some of which is became addicted to but now I need support everyday f... View more

Hi first time posting so feeling nervous. I have been on the medication journey for almost a year and I’m still struggling to take it consistently. I have had a few different types some of which is became addicted to but now I need support everyday from a friend to almost stand over me as I take it. If they aren’t around I just don’t bother I feel like I’m not worth it and have this “ can’t be bothered” attitude but when I come off them the withdrawals are evident so then I get back on and the cycle starts again. I don’t know how to shift my thinking about taking meds to help me. One part of me knows I need it the other part of me just struggles with the self care . anyone got advice or been in a similar situation how do I overcome this ?

4x4 My experience with medication
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So quick bit of background. So suffered from depression and anxiety for about 12 years now, problem is i didn't know much about it or that was my problem. Refused to believe anything was wrong for a very long time. I started to wake up to the fact th... View more

So quick bit of background. So suffered from depression and anxiety for about 12 years now, problem is i didn't know much about it or that was my problem. Refused to believe anything was wrong for a very long time. I started to wake up to the fact that there were issues, but i didn't want to confront them. Things and feelings i had never talked about were ruining my life and i was deteriorating fast. Affecting my family, friendships, work, ect. Took me ages to get the courage to see a doctor then psychologist, tried various therapy with small success. Eventually tried Anti-depressants, only been a short while on them, but wow i accully feel alive, feel like everything isn't to hard. I feel like i needed that helping hand up first step, now I'm on way to recovery. I was really against idea of medication, but after bit of reading and research thought I'll give it a go, if doesn't work at least i know if it would of helped or not. I won't say that everyone should just try them, one I'm not a expert and two everyone is different. the best example for me. Its like the car is bogged, you need someone to pull you out of the mud (medication) and then your the rest of the journey therapy and myself will get me to my destination.

CoffeeSnob Let Down by My Psychologist
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I was just hoping to get another perspective on this - I honestly don't know what to do about it. Up until January I was seeing a psychologist at a trauma service, for work-related PTSD and depression. For some time I had felt that I had become too d... View more

I was just hoping to get another perspective on this - I honestly don't know what to do about it. Up until January I was seeing a psychologist at a trauma service, for work-related PTSD and depression. For some time I had felt that I had become too dependent on her, which I raised with her more than once. I actually asked for a break from therapy, twice, but she talked me out of it each time and we continued on with weekly sessions. Anyway, the day of my last appointment, I found that I just wasn't up to it and that was it. I stopped sessions altogether. But I pretty well misjudged my own condition and as no discharge plan had been put in place, I suffered accordingly. I've had ongoing problems with depression and anxiety since then. I had no follow up, not even a "how are you going?" phone call, so I emailed my former psychologist in early May to express my disappointment. She couldn't have come across as less interested. She told me she would pass my feedback to her supervisor, but I've heard nothing since then. This was six weeks ago. I feel extremely let down. I was a client there for 12 months, but once I left it was like I no longer existed. This was not what I was expecting, at all. I put everything into therapy and trusted my psychologist completely. The complete lack of interest, care and concern shown by her in return has been devastating. I'm having a hard time, but the last thing I want to do now is engage with another psychologist. Is this how things normally work in the mental health system?

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?