15-09-2014 07:03 PM
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15-09-2014 07:10 PM
Heya @kato ,
I've not seen you on here before - I haven't been on since Wednesday.
I just wanted to say welcome! It's nice to see you on here.
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15-09-2014 09:56 PM
15-09-2014 09:56 PM
Haha! I want to write more, but I don't want to keep you on here so you can go wifey some time!
For now, I just wanna say, it's great to hear that you opened up to your folks. It takes courage to do it. I dunno why (I do it too), but I seem to think of worse case scenarios when things are tough and I need help - Like people will think it's my fault. But in the end I usually find that friends and family are supportive.
Anyhoo, happy anniversary!
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16-09-2014 06:48 PM
16-09-2014 06:48 PM
Thanks but please feel free to write what you wanted I am interested to know now what it was lol
17-09-2014 10:25 AM - edited 17-09-2014 09:20 PM
17-09-2014 10:25 AM - edited 17-09-2014 09:20 PM
I totally understand you not wanting to go through the hospital system. I feel the same.
Beyond Blue is NO HELP in relation to psychiatrists.
Where are you located?
Many places offer one-off assessments via Medicare. For example, the Black Dog Institute in Sydney do comprehensive assessments with a referral from a GP. The Institute specialises in mood disorders such as depression & BP so if you are in NSW, might be an option for you.
I've been trying for a very long time to see a psychiatrist. Thus far I haven't had any luck and find GPs no help either. My local GP refer to the local ritzy, private, fresh flowers in reception, highly expensive private private practice and even then only differentes in terms of gender or how "nice" a psychiatrist is rather than their skills and interests!
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19-09-2014 06:54 AM - edited 08-10-2014 07:39 PM
19-09-2014 06:54 AM - edited 08-10-2014 07:39 PM
Hi Kato,
Welcome to the forum. Sounds like you are having a trying time at the moment. I really feel for you.
I can recommend someone - she's in the outer East of Melb but I will need to do it via an email, as we are not allowed to post drs names on here (positively or negatively). I am just trying to work out how to get you the info, with Cherry's help.
Take care. Managing mania is hard work - I know as I've just brought myself down from a manic phase (no meds as I get hideous side-effects) with lots of quiet time at home. Basically I don't go anywhere I don't have to, as busyness makes me ill (either manic or depressed, sometimes both in succession).
Kind regards,
Kristin
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