rough time

So sorry to hear it @outlander ..... ❤️

I'm sorry to read this @outlander

BB xxoo

Let your gp know @outlander. They have a reaponsibility to help you find someone, I believe.

That's such a rotten blast @outlander - can you spin 4 visits out for a few weeks - maybe longer - I can't see why you are not logically allowed thoses 4 visits at least

I have one visit left on my plan - not in a great hurry to use it and I have my private cover as it is

However I have a referal to another therapist - when my doctor gave me this he told me that I could have a new plan after 3 months - I didn't question this at the time and I am in Victoria and I could go private if I needed to

But I will ask him when I see him on Friday - I hope this three months thing is clear and you are able to access too

One thing I have learned since I needed Welfare Assistance is that not everything is advertised - please don't give up hope yet

Another thing is a free service - I am pretty sure you have looked into this already but I thought I would mention this anyway am sure the forum will still be here - I haven't been keeping up with many issues as I once did - but lean on us while going through this again

10 sessions a year is hardly useful - looking at this logically - I hope you are okay and can get by - I will see if I can chat with my doctor on Friday - just in case he is busy - I might have to wait until Monday but I won't forget

All the best

Dec

Oh lil Sis, this is a big bus squish one day. I have my arms wrapped around you. Don't you dare give up, my angel. @outlander

I don't understand why the community mh are refusing to help you. You might have told me before but I've probably forgotten.And it is your GP's responsibility to help you. So people are passing the buck on you.

I'm aware you aren't able to disclose your location but are you in Sydney or out of. Its just I want to help you locate some services. There has to be someone who can help you.

Have you tried Googling 'Medicare rebated pyschologists'?

That's how I got my current therapist. Maybe for now forget about a dbt trained therapist and just get into someone that has knowledge and expertise with personality disorders. Even schema therapy is suitable for you. Even simple talk therapy is ok for the moment.

But don't worry about all this for now. I can understand you must be really frustrated, dissapointed and thinking now what?

But forget that for now. Practice self care for the rest of the day. This isn't about you, although it probably feels like it. Stay connected here with us so you try to stay safe and supported. We'll help you figure out the next moves.

That's really bad @outlander

There used to be more sessions available for people but they were cut back - guess why - people used it too much - how crappy - what an idiotic reason

I will check up when I get the chance to ask my GP - things might vary from state-to-state though

But have you tried a free agency? - or maybe a social worker can assist you - surely someone - how have you managed before this?

Or has the mat been totally pulled out from underneath you - as @Sans911 suggests - practise self-care - you are pretty good at that - but I know that stretches us out entirely

I am practically cured of therapists - after the last one - still - you need it now - many people need therapy - and little is provided

Still thinking about you and hoping something positive happens

Dec