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Stuck and without support

Frayed_faeCasual Contributor13 Sept 2025, 5:39 am AEST

Stuck and without support

CW: Drug use mention.

My mental health has been extremely bad over the past year at times. Then I moved to the other side of the country for a school course (I'm 28yo). I have been smoking weed daily for nearly 2 weeks. I haven't studied. I'm starting to get trauma-related intrusive imagery again. Today I left school early because I couldn't hold myself back from crying. I feel very overwhelmed and it's scary to have this level of mental ill health when I haven't found an affordable counsellor that I connect well with and when I'm far away from my loved ones.

I would love to receive some support from this community.

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In response to: Stuck and without support

RhymsterSenior Contributor13 Sept 2025, 8:28 am AEST

Re: Stuck and without support

@Frayed_fae that is why this was created to offer support and let you know you are not alone with your struggles. Personally I know first hand how difficult it can be to find a good counselor all I can say is don't give up mate.

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jrnSenior Contributor13 Sept 2025, 10:09 am AEST

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@Frayed_fae

I really feel for you situation.

Are you able to get a MHCP from your GP?

I am about to try some online bulk billed psychology, as I am in a situation where direct/in person appointments are not affordable to me. I am happy to let you know how that goes.

Hopefully you can find something that clicks with what you are going through.

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Frayed_faeCasual Contributor13 Sept 2025, 8:56 pm AEST

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Thank you! I have free counselling through victims of crime but have met with two providers and they haven't been great fits. Im still seeing one but contemplating searching again. It's really hard to find the right person and it's coming at a time where im really struggling to pull myself together to put the effort into searching

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Frayed_faeCasual Contributor13 Sept 2025, 8:57 pm AEST

Re: Stuck and without support

Thank you. Did you find someone who you work well with in the end?

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RovjaSenior Contributor13 Sept 2025, 10:23 pm AEST

Re: Stuck and without support

You should give up the marijuana (weed) immediately.

It is said to gelp some people but some people do not react well to it.

Such as mysrlf.

I tried it when i was younger and it made me paranoid and anxious.

Medical cannabis prescribed by dr is said to be less likely give such symptoms as side effect.

Talk with your dr.

Maybe you can try some medication or maybe you can sleep it off.

Good sleep can do wonders.

Take care of yourself.

Dont be hard on yourself and ask for help.

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