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Ant7Senior Contributor
I have been struggling with depression for about a year now. I joined the forums and it has helped but I have been advised to get profesional help so I fianaly tried to tell my wife how i have been feeling but It wasnt recieved well. I dont know what to do next.
Thanks
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Ant7Senior Contributor
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SaharaSenior Contributor
That's great that you have company tonight, @Ant7. It can help to be around people, just having others in the house is nice. I love it when my husband is home and just pottering about in the shed or in his office. It makes me feel secure.
Tomorrow will be another day... lets hope it is a better one for you.
xx
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Ant7Senior Contributor
@Sahara Yes i hope it is a better day thanks. You are an angel to me thank you so much 
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Ant7Senior Contributor
@Sahara Hi I just got back from my appointment it went well she was really nice but I dont know if it will work out She only works every second Thursday and every Saturday so I could only see her once a month. And it was expensive too
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SaharaSenior Contributor
Hi @Ant7,
I'm glad it went well with the psychologist. Once a month appointments would be ok to see how you go, I guess, especially if it was expensive.... I wonder did you get a 'mental health care plan' from the GP? Because Medicare should be subsidsing you psychologist appointments. Some psychologists only charge you the rate that Medicare will cover and you will not be out of pocket at all. Other psychologists charge an amount over and above what Medicare covers, so you only pay the difference.
How are you feeling today?
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Ant7Senior Contributor
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SaharaSenior Contributor
Never feel guilty about seeking help, @Ant7. You are entitled to get all the help you need.
Yes, it seems you psychologist is expensive but if you get along well with her, then I think it is worth it. I think you will be able to claim back the difference in her fee on your tax, but don't quote me. One year I spent a small fortune on a psychologist, so I claimed it as 'medical expences' on my tax. This seemed to work. If unsure, you should ask an accountant, though, as I am no expert on this.
For me, the cost of treatment was worth it.... but if you need to see a psychologist that is a bit cheaper then you can go back to your doctor and ask for one. Tell the doctor that the cost is an issue for you....
What do you have planned for the day? It's a beautiful day here (for once!)
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Ant7Senior Contributor
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SaharaSenior Contributor
I'm going well, @Ant7, except that I have another cold! I am coughing up yellow stuff. It is very unpleasant. Today it has been so sunny and so I sun-baked in our back yard. This really helped me to feel better. I also got some vitamins from the supermarket last night.
It's good when psychologists ask the hard questions... the fact that this didn't put you off is a great sign. I think it means you really are ready to talk things over.
My sister went to have counselling recently because she was under so much stress... but she did not like the psychologist's questions and decided not to go back. 
I could have guessed that would happen.
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Ant7Senior Contributor
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