CPTSD, Depression, Severe Anxiety and Autistic - Seeking help

[MrShivers]

Hi all. I am looking for help. I have been with many psychologists and psychiatrists, but just cannot find someone who understands me. I understand that many people are looking for mental health support and the supply of suitable help is very limited. I'm 43 years old now and feel lost. I may be beyond help at this point, but I'll try anyway. Are there psychologists out there in Melbourne that are able and willing to help?

[Sophie_M]

Hi MrShivers and welcome to our wonderful, caring online forums community. Here users give and receive support to one another based on their own experiences with mental health. Finding a professional you gel with can be difficult but it is so important and worth perservering with until you find the right one. For some tips on finding that one (or two or ten) please check out: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/find-a-professional.

Unfortunately, we can't allow discussion on specific individual practitioners or clinics on our forums as our community rules do not allow any content that

• advertises products, services, events or research.

That said, we're sure others will be along to tell you about their journeys to finding the right support in a general sort of way which will hopefully give you some tips you find helpful.

Our Support Service is available 24/7 by phone on 1300 22 4636 offering brief counselling and referrals that could further help point you in the right direction so please don't hesitate to reach out to the qualified mental health professionals there.

Once again, welcome to our forums community and thank you for taking such a courageous step in reaching out here today.

[mocha delight]

Hi mrshivers and welcome to the forums. And although I’ve not been officially diagnosed with anything yet my psychologist has mentioned to me that I have depression (clinical depression according to a fairly recent quiz my psychologist she went through with me), social anxiety and general anxiety. I also have a learning disability & just on the autistic spectrum so if you ever need to chat I’m here for you ok.

[Guest_4643]

Hi MrShivers, welcome.

As Sophie said, we can't talk about where people are located, specific professionals, etc. So you would have to do a Google search for something local or Telehealth. I hope you find someone.