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Psych Appointment

Psych Appointment

So I have been waiting to hear from my psychologist for an appointment after having to take a short break suggested by my psychiatrist. I finally heard from her this afternoon and I now have an appointment for next week. I have previously seen her for some time but now I am feeling awkward and anxious about seeing her again. She wants to do trauma therapy and whilst I know I need to do it as it will be better for me in the long run it's kind of like eating my vegetables. I don't particularly want to do it but it's healthy. I don't want to leave the trauma untreated until I am an old lady as it is still affecting my life today. I need to get healthier coping mechanisms. Has anyone got any advice on what I should say to her when I see her? I want to have a discussion with her about how we are going to move forward. I am a bit scared of the trauma therapy. @HenryX

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Hello @Oaktree and @HenryX

what great advice you give Henry, looks like you have missed your calling!

Meggle, I was wondering is the mental health organisation you are on a trip with part of what the govt. clinic organise or is it something that they referred you to?

hi to @Blep too! Hope you all have a wonderful day.

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Hi @Former-Member

It was a stand alone organisation that the public clinic referred me to. I have a support worker and we do a one on one and a couple of groups each week (walking group and arts and crafts group). Sometimes they throw a barbecue as well. I was with this organisation before I got the NDIS but now I am NDIS funded with this organisation. Hope this helps.

Meggle

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Thank you @Oaktree my case manager I had at the time once told me that when I finished with my psychologist she could refere me to other things. I love arts and crafts!

but all I got Was a letter saying I had been discharged (6weeks after my last appointment)

with a list of numbers like lifeline and other emergencie lines Incase of crisis...😢

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