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Need advice please (info below).

Need advice please (info below).

Some people I've already told about this, but I'll tag them again just to keep it to one thread. So as the title suggests, I need some advice please.

I saw a MH Nurse in my suburb, and no there's no one else I can see, a MH Nurse or not, where I live. I am seeing a social worker next week so I hope that goes ok, can't be any worse, well I hope not.

I've seen this MH Nurse twice, first time was rushed because he didn't know about it. Second time his whole attitude changed - he was so rude, abrupt and controlling.

He told me I scored a high score, 50 or something, on a K10 test (yes I was being completely honest in my answers), but then he said to me that he thinks I'm faking my mental illnesses. Of course that ISN'T true. My Psychiatrist (who is great, I don't have a problem with him) even sent him stuff with my diagnoseses.

Not only that, but he said that I see my Psychiatrist too much, although he agreed and is happy to see me every 2-3 weeks (he knows I have no other professional help and he told me he told the MH Nurse this), that I expect too much of him and I don't appreciate what he's done for me.

NONE of that is true - I always thank my Psychiatrist, and I appreciate him and what he's done for me, and I tell him this. He agreed to see me every 2-3 weeks, and I don't expect a thing from him. We talk about medication, symptoms, my mood, and whatever else comes up/what he asks me.

I'm so hurt and offended by this, and I feel betrayed by this rude MH Nurse, I wasn't to know this would happen. I feel bad even just typing this out and posting it, but I need to get it off my chest. This has even upset my parents.

Oh also, he called my Psychiatrist behind my back, is trying to call my GP, AND the Headspace centre I went to where I had a bad experience (turns out he used to work there). I told him I DIDN'T want him to do that, and he even called my Mum behind my back. My Psychiatrist has NEVER asked to speak with my parents, although I'd be fine if he did because I know he would ask me.

When I told him what happened at Headspace (I won't go into detail about that, its too triggering), he stood up for them and thought I was lying too.

So, my question is, should I complain? My parents think I should. I'll be telling my Psychiatrist and then taking it from there. I know he won't be happy.

I feel so hurt, betrayed and like my privacy and trust has been taken away. I definitely don't feel comfortable and I don't trust this guy at all. He's going behind my back and doing stuff, bad stuff, and hiding things.

He's trying to get my Psychiatrist to hate me and not see me anymore, and I don't want that. So I hope my psychiatrist doesn't do that.

Please help, any suggestions anyone? I'll probably just cry telling my psychiatrist because this has been so upsetting for me.

And to be honest, before I even saw the MH Nurse, my Psychiatrist told me they spoke over the phone, I said I apologise because I wasn't aware that he would do that, and my psychiatrist looked at me funny and his tone of voice seemed like he didn't like him, without making assumptions. So that in itself says something.

Thanks.

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Re: Need advice please (info below).

I haven't had many good experiences @Former-Member I just never made any complaints.

yes, I do know that when you put in a complain they investigate further which means the person is also notified but I think its anonymous. you could always call the complaints department and talk to them on the phone

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Re: Need advice please (info below).

@Former-Member
Not sure where to point you to I am sorry.
I go by the thinking for myself of is it going to be worth it for my MH as it can make things difficult for me. I hope you find a solution

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Re: Need advice please (info below).

@outlander oh right, I'm sorry for misunderstanding. I'm sorry you've had bad experiences then. Yes you can remain anonymous but they need as much info as possible otherwise they can't help you 100%. I know places like AHPRA pass complaints onto other companies that may help if they can't.

@Pollyotter sorry for tagging you but thanks anyway, I understand.

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@Former-Member
Don't have to apologize . I do appreciate you reaching out even if I am not an Aussie .

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Re: Need advice please (info below).

@Pollyotter what do you mean you're not an Aussie? Either way that's fine

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Re: Need advice please (info below).

@Former-Member if there's any mods on right now can you please send me an email with some advice?

Read first post in this thread if you need info

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Re: Need advice please (info below).

@Pollyotter @outlander says on AHPRA and MHCC, & HCC that there's delays & high volumes of calls, but you can do an online form which they all have, so they'll try to get back to you in 2 business days.

Maybe I should try to do it ASAP before Wednesday, I'm not sure

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@Former-Member

I am originally form South Africa. But I stay in Brisbane

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@Pollyotter oh, I love South African accents, that's fine. You're still an Aussie technically if you're in Brisbane

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its up to you @Former-Member
you could always talk to your psychiatrist on Wednesday on what to do.
Nothing will be done overnight and things are much slower at being responded to atm.
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