Hot Chocolate Anyone ?

Gotta go cook. Boy coming home late but hungry.

Cheers ALL

Well done @Determined! You must be relieved ... what are you studying?

My pumpkin bake is a bit "make it up as you go. The pumpkin is simmering on the stove with minimal water, I've added diced ham, a bit of celery leaf, an onion, a bit of celery and pepper. Once it's soft, I'll add breadcrumbs, 1-2 eggs... maybe 3 if it looks like it needs it, cheese and basil. Then into the oven to bake until it's a good golden colour.

I'm using up a whooping great big ham @Appleblossom. I bought a post-Christmas reduced price ham on the bone, and portioned it up into small sections to freeze. I've also frozen the bone with the hard to remove bits of ham still on it to use for pea soup once the weather cools down, and separated the fatty bits to cook down for hammy dripping. I'm a bit of a "no waste" cook.....

But seriously @outlander, pizza?? Nyummmm.....

Good afternoon everyone.

Hello @Former-Member

Your Pumpkin Bake sounds very yummy @Smc

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Hi @Smc

Thanks for your message. Yes, I have seen a psychiatrist and psychologist many times over the years. I still see my psychiatrist but took a step back from counselling. Am taking it up again though through Carers WA as I know I need it, and I'm going to see what other support they an provide me.

Are you able to access any more Medicare funded visits or is the maximum 10 that they will allow? If not, can she still see the psych? I know it will be more out of pocket though, won't it?

I'm glad to hear that you have been able to access a social worker while you are looking for a new psychiatrist. Can her previous psychiatrist refer her to someone?

Mum had an appt with her psychiatrist today but didn't go. Fortunately, the psych was happy to see me and I explained what I have seen with mum of late. He mentioned increasing her anti depressants and wants to see her in a couple of weeks. I told mum this but she isn't on board with it. The more I push, the worse it is. I'm being gentle with her but it's not getting me anywhere either ... aaah the joys of being a carer, hey???

i usually home make them but not enough time today to buy ingredients so just brought them. sisters were happy with that so all good @Smc

evening @Former-Member and everyone

Hi @Former-Member .. how are you? How has your day been?

@Bella1978 it may be possible to get a few more Medicare appointments, but usually the 10 is it. Her previous psych is happy to refer her to someone else, but it can be hard finding someone she's comfortable with. As I'm sure is the case for many people. She's willing to pay the extra for private appointments, but she probably won't find anyone local- she'll need to travel to see them.