I don't know where to begin...

Hello @Former-Member, @cappy, @Lostatsea, @MIFANTCARER, @Former-Member

Never thought of organising counselling for myself

My Mr shaz has Mayor depression , inherited depression and anxiety , panic attacks , SAD , GAD and other diagnosis

Ohhhh @Former-Member, I did not know it could be done by phone

can they do it by email too xx

ohh wow @Former-Member xxxxx

Hi @Shaz51

@Former-Member has provided some great options. The other option is to request a referral from your GP to a counsellor or psychologist on a mental health care plan. This will enbable you to get 6 sessions and then following a review you may be eligible for an additional 4 sessions within a 12 month period. Under medicare sessions will be charged at a reduced cost.

I am a big advocate for self care and we so often get caught up in caring and supporting othersthat we forget to also care and support self. I often say we must first look after self to be able to support others.

Good morning,

Its so great you have reached out well done,

one of the thiings I recognised experiencing similar to what you have written, is

A, investigate and document all the wellbeing contributors in your current situation.

B, We slowly exchanged processed foods for fresh foods. that were not good contibutors to good actions.

C, as challenging as it was at the time to consider phisical movement, we and I "begrudgingly at 1st" introduction of phisical activities to elevate our heart rate which lead to the production of serotonon and Dopamine the feel good hormones.

I think also what has really aided us is me being Merciful toward the illness and my husband.

Please look after you, introduce activites which you enjoy, reasure your loved one that you doing things you enjoy, its all part of the bigger picture for both your wellbeing and that you do love him.

Heres to fresh food and movement.