Where to begin

[Lockrobnkel]

Hi, as per the title where to begin.., 

I have finally come to terms that I need help to like myself again, I’m tired of the constant daily battles and the wearing of a mask pretending yep I’m all good. In reality I’m far from good and the daily battle of fighting to stay in the light is slowly being conceded.

Im looking for help but all I come up with is yes we can help but in 4 or 6 weeks, possibly this is selfish but I don’t want to wait as that gives me time to make excuses and put it off. 
 

Not even sure if this will get any responses but I have to try. I’m in south east Melbourne, work in the city, any recommendations or assistance of which direction or advise would be appreciated more than uou will ever know - rob

[Croix]

Dear Lockrobnkel~

Welcome back ot the Forum, it's been a fair while and I hope life has treated you ok in the meanwhile.

It's an unfortunate fact that the medical scene is not as good as it should be and a lengthy wait to see someone is not unusual.

Putting on a mask might be OK in the short term, it does stop awkward questions, but is not a good thing. I found the more I did it the more isolated I felt and as you can appreciate that did not help at all.

I can suggest that while you wait for a doctor or psych you might consider doing on-line therapy. The Mindspot Clinic has a number of different treatments depending on what's wrong. It's free, reputable and has clinicians to oversee how you go. If you have or get a GP they will liaise with them.

Why not look them over and see what you think? Let us know how you go.

Croix