Missing out

[Bush_resident]

I was diagnosed with ptsd,anxiety,depression,and other things i forget in 1996

Bacause of metal issues, I choose not to live in society. Choosing the bush on the edge of a town.

I Read about All the services available to people,and how metal health can be managed.

And how ndis includes metal health

I have never been asked about seeing a therepist etc

But then again they would be 200ks away.

Never had a doctor ask how my meds were,just kept on high dose for decades. Asked about changing meds.

Told flatly no. So now I manage my moods with marajuana.

No longer unable to get motivated.

It angers me that Help is hard to get for invisible no fixed abode individual

Unless of course if your in a city,they point you to your accommadation, meds you up,talk to you and actually care.

Well thats what i was told

[geoff]

Hello Bush resident, I understand what you are saying, but can I say it doesn't matter whether you move to the bush, hoping that depression goes away, it doesn't, it will still follow you where ever you go.

There is this link for you 'Visit the website reimagine - mental health, my recovery and the NDIS'.

Marijuana doesn't motivate you as I've seen, but I have never smoked it, walking into a bar full of marijuana smoke turned me off it, that's why I haven't tried it.

Also google this 'doctors online australia' where you can chat with a doctor and can I ask you how far away is a hospital or what happens if someone needs to be treated for an abrasion.

Hope to hear back from you.

Geoff.

[Peppermintbach]

Hi Bush Resident,

From your post, I can see why you chose to live in a remote area. Sometimes I feel a quiet place can be calming...

Although the lack of services there must be so frustrating...trying to find help but only to be told you need to travel very far to see a therapist must have been so disappointing.

I was thinking maybe you might like to consider some of Geoff’s caring suggestions. Also, I know some psychologists offer Skype counseling sessions, which would save you from travelling.

I realise of course it’s not the same as face-to-face counselling but it might be a good alternative. Perhaps this is something you might like to consider...

If you’re feeling up to it, let us know how you’re going. You’re most welcome to continue using this space to update us, talk, get some feelings out, etc.

Kind and caring thoughts.

Pepper