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Different methods of help?

kaityo1
Community Member

Over the past year I have felt myself decline emotionally.. I have always found it hard to ask for help but towards the end of last year I worked up the courage to go to my GP as I felt like I was losing control. Unfortunately since I stutter I found it hard to get my point across to my GP, but she said I was dealing with a mix of anxiety and depression, and referred me to a psychologist. My GP said that the psychologist would get in contact with me. I never received a call and attempted to call them multiple times but was left with an automated message. I went back to my GP and asked them to resend my referral and again, still no contact from them.

This experience has disheartened me as I already have a fear of going to the doctors.. and when I finally worked up the courage to go, I've been left in the dark..

I always find it hard to get my point across in person and tend to shy away from explaining how I feel due to extreme nerves.. I was wondering if there was any way of getting help online, preferably via a web chat. I have found communicating via messaging a lot easier on myself and is a great opportunity for me to explain myself in greater detail.

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Guest_4643
Community Member

Hello kaityo1, welcome to the forums. I'm sorry this has happened to you, if it makes you feel any better, it's happened to be numerous times. I know how heartbreaking, upsetting, etc it is. But just know that you've done nothing wrong and it's not your fault.

If you would like to use webchats, there's the following, they also have phone and email options but webchats you can talk 1-on-1.

  • Lifeline.
  • Kids Helpline.
  • eHeadspace.
  • Suicide Call Back Service.
  • Blue Knot.

& more. I hope this helps.