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I thought I'd start a discussion where we can check in with members and use this space to keep in contact. It's a space to be able to say how you really feel and it's a space for the good, the bad and the ugly moments in our lives.
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ethSenior Contributor
Sorry @Former-Member. So far all I have is a GP but will see her again next Monday to do a new mental health care plan. Have also been starting to research community supports and the NDIS which did not operate where I used to live. How is your team going for you?
Any suggestions from anyone on this topic would be welcome. Last time I relocated (17 years ago) I had not even been diagnosed.
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Sorry just saw this @eth. Public mental health is still stretched but might work out for you. I know @Mazarita found hers good. I just started with a new phams support worker and that is still skating on ice a bit. We are both very wary of each other. I'm not sure if it will work or not. The other week she had me in complete distress and I had to ask her to leave. However my last phams support worker was brilliant for me, she had to leave because of funding cuts 😔. I'm about to start with a new psychiatrist as the other one has finished his rotation at the community mental health service. Also will probably have to change my care coordinator so I can start DBT so I am feeling very fragile about all my changes. My GPs as I now have two I can see won't deal with my mental health unless there is a psychiatrist leading so I'm a bit in the air.
Please know though that my diagnosis has health professionals running and I think you'll have more luck with getting the right support. I have lots of black marks next to my name for self harming on them so it's self inflicted really.
As far as the NDIS I'm not sure. Possibly @Jacques is going through that process. From memory there hasn't been much conversation about it on here. You could type it in the search bar.
Im so pleased for you that you will have better access to services. Hugs 💜🤗
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ethSenior Contributor
Hoping this time of change works out for you @Former-Member
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KurraSenior Contributor
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@oceangirl
how are you today. Have you been down the beach with Kira or volunteering? I have spent a lazy but nice day at home. I think I'm getting old or jaded as I listened to JJJ hottest 100 today and didn't really get into it at all, not my year for music. My peace just dissolved as the first two have just come home :face_with_rolling_eyes: I hope today has been kind to you.
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Hi @Kurra
Glad to read that the surgery went well. Will be thinking of you next week - both in my thoughts and prayers xx
@Former-Member glad to read your day was relaxing 😊
Hope you are okay @oceangirl xx
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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor
Me too ❣
@Kurra @Former-Member @oceangirl
❤️
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oceangirlSenior Contributor
Hi @Former-Member
Thank you 
I've not had the best day but I am trying to stay grounded. I had no volunteering today, and I did take Kira to the beach for a swim & ice cream.I have homework to do for my specialist and atm I am trying to avoid doing it because I am trying to think it through first before I start to do my work. I am just finding things quite diffcult atm and feeling a lot of shame.
How are you @Former-Member ?
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oceangirlSenior Contributor
@Former-Member
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