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Arthouse_Ragdoll The dsp and weight loss on meds
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I have a couple of questions I was wondering if anyone could help me with. The first is regarding getting on the DSP. Now I have schizoaffective disorder and anxiety. I'm 27 years old and I've had this for 2 years now almost. I've been trying to get ... View more

I have a couple of questions I was wondering if anyone could help me with. The first is regarding getting on the DSP. Now I have schizoaffective disorder and anxiety. I'm 27 years old and I've had this for 2 years now almost. I've been trying to get on the dsp to no avail. Has anyone had any positive experiences or success with this? The other thing is since I went on my anti depressants and my anti psychotic I have gained a whopping 45kg. I'm trying to lose weight now I'm almost 100kg. Does anyone have any tips or can tell me what to expect/success stories about losing weight while on meds? Keep in mind I have depressive schizoaffective disorder and with my anxiety going outside and exercising is often totally beyond the relms of my ability. Thanks

Dreamer81 Medication increase
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Hi guys, new here. I’ve been on anti-depressants for 4 years now. I had a massive anxiety attack on Wednesday which spiraled me back into full blown anxiety and touch of depression. I have been told to increase my medication dosage. I started with a ... View more

Hi guys, new here. I’ve been on anti-depressants for 4 years now. I had a massive anxiety attack on Wednesday which spiraled me back into full blown anxiety and touch of depression. I have been told to increase my medication dosage. I started with a lower dosage and I have had terrible headaches and nausea. I can’t rememver the last time I increased and if this happened before? Any one else get these side effects whilst their body got used to it? X

Pipey EMDR
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Just wondering if there is another person out there who has had this treatment. It has been discussed with me for me to consider but I have limited knowledge and to be honest it scares me about

Just wondering if there is another person out there who has had this treatment. It has been discussed with me for me to consider but I have limited knowledge and to be honest it scares me about

boatee advice
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had anxiety/depression for years,on AD meds,had bad time over past 3 months,have been tried on 2 stronger ADs,but due to history of reflux,both new ADs set reflux off massively,GP says might try another one,but have hypochondriasis as well,so not hel... View more

had anxiety/depression for years,on AD meds,had bad time over past 3 months,have been tried on 2 stronger ADs,but due to history of reflux,both new ADs set reflux off massively,GP says might try another one,but have hypochondriasis as well,so not helping at present,and i know its trial & error,but anyone got some advice,all help appreciated,take meds for reflux

168843689 Admission
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Hey So my psychiatrist wants me to volontary admit myself to a public hospital. Does anyone know of the benefits? I’m hesitant, I don’t want people to know or find out. Ta

Hey So my psychiatrist wants me to volontary admit myself to a public hospital. Does anyone know of the benefits? I’m hesitant, I don’t want people to know or find out. Ta

hormonesandconfusion Mum wants me to use natural remedies instead of a therapist
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So I was diagnosed with social anxiety and PTSD by my gp early ire this year, and my mum has also been diagnosed with anxiety many years prior. I was given a referral to a therapist but the practice is private so the sessions would be very expensive.... View more

So I was diagnosed with social anxiety and PTSD by my gp early ire this year, and my mum has also been diagnosed with anxiety many years prior. I was given a referral to a therapist but the practice is private so the sessions would be very expensive. My mum insists that because she has had years of experience with anxiety, and can help me with natural remedies, and that all a therapist does is give you strategies, and while i don't expect her to pay for the expensive sessions, i'm just curious if it's actually helpful and healthy for me to be 'treated' as such by my mum? Does anyone have any advice or experience with natural remedies? do they work?

onlyme74 How to get help when the thought of visiting a GP gives me terrible anxiety
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I think I am at the point of needing to go back on medication after weaning myself off in July. My anxiety and panic is so bad at the moment that I am filled with the worst kind of dread about making a doctors appointment to discuss this and ask for ... View more

I think I am at the point of needing to go back on medication after weaning myself off in July. My anxiety and panic is so bad at the moment that I am filled with the worst kind of dread about making a doctors appointment to discuss this and ask for help. What other options are available to me?

Guest_523 How long does it usually take to get diagnosed by a Psychologist?
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Just had my first visit with a new Psychologist and it went well. I am curious as to what I have exactly. The psychologist said he had an idea of what my problem is but did not want to say because it would just feed into my stress. I was hoping that ... View more

Just had my first visit with a new Psychologist and it went well. I am curious as to what I have exactly. The psychologist said he had an idea of what my problem is but did not want to say because it would just feed into my stress. I was hoping that he meant that he did not want to say anything so soon. They can't not tell you correct? I mean a patient should know what he or she is diagnosed with right? See how I am? I am overthinking this and the session even went real well. Man I am a mess lol!

mars52 Help with finding a Psychiastrist that I can afford
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Hi guys, This is my first time posting here and I was wondering if you can help me. I've been struggling with mental illnesses all my life and I used to go through therapy/treatment while I was 15 until almost 18 (I'm 21 now). It's a long story but I... View more

Hi guys, This is my first time posting here and I was wondering if you can help me. I've been struggling with mental illnesses all my life and I used to go through therapy/treatment while I was 15 until almost 18 (I'm 21 now). It's a long story but I had to stop seeing my psychologist and psychiatrist at that time because my family wasn't supportive of it and was giving me a hard time. I moved out from home to a different country (Brazil to here) and after almost a year I've finally found a place I can go to talk to someone and get help. I started counselling and I recently saw a GP to talk about my depression/PTSD that has been really bad. She gave me a referral to a Psychiatrist and prescribed me medication which I used to take in the past. I just really don't know which Psychiatrist to go to, how much it will cost, if they'll be understanding and really help me. I was diagnosed with depression, Borderline Personality Disorder and Anorexia before but I've been seeing my counselor to talk about my traumas/abuse. I feel like years ago I wasn't really aware of my mental state and didn't trust/were completely honest to my psychiatrist which might've affected the diagnosis. I'm hoping that this time I'll be more accepting of getting help and have someone I can trust would be great to help me get better. I'm currently on a student visa and soon will be applying for a Partner Visa with my husband. The plans will be to eventually become a Permanent Resident/Citizen. But until then my health insurance is only a Overseas Health Cover for students. At the moment I’m really broke and I don't know if my OHSC would cover psychiatrist appointments or anything, but if not, I'd be very thankful for any recommendations of places/professionals I can go to that I can afford.

Mikkiblu Help understanding work cover
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Hi there, Please can someone help me understand how things work when you put in a work cover form at the doctor for reactive depression and anxiety. My husband has been being severely bullied and verbally abused by a staff member (he's a manager) for... View more

Hi there, Please can someone help me understand how things work when you put in a work cover form at the doctor for reactive depression and anxiety. My husband has been being severely bullied and verbally abused by a staff member (he's a manager) for about 5 months now. His company told him he wasnt allowed to do anything about this persons behaviour and must have done something to deserve it. The behaviour is in conjunction with extended fatigue from up to 18 hour days, inadequate days off or meal breaks and with no extra pay. The abusive and physically threatening behaviour got too much and he walked off and took off sick. He has now been to the doctor who put him off for 2 weeks and said he can then put him off for periods of up to a month at a tims after that. The doctor would like to see my husband out of that environment because it is very toxic and damaging. He is now on 2 antidepressants and sleeping all the time. We have been trying to find another job but he is very down, lost all self esteem and cant make decisions to try figure this out. How long can he be on work cover and will they make his life hell at the same time? I'm scared because we and our 3 small kids rely soley on his income and our house comes with the job so we are standing to lose everything we have very quickly. We have been together for 16 years now and he has always been the positive guy with confidence and kindness and drive to do his best. I'm suffering a bit with depression and anxiety too and we have no friends or family in this country or support network. I dont understand the system or know what to do :,(