oceangirlSenior Contributor
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Hi,
I'm not doing so well. Didn't have a good appointment with psychatrist today and because I am struggling, it is difficult for me to open up.
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oceangirlSenior Contributor
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I can't afford that either
I would rather do something else with my money
@TAB
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TABSenior Contributor
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Yeah supposed to be able get no cost cos was in Army no one where am does it , says $ up front. DVA says no. All too hard
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oceangirlSenior Contributor
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I don't know how all that works @TAB
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TABSenior Contributor
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it does not work in my case unless go to city it seems @oceangirl
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oceangirlSenior Contributor
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@TAB You just need to find someone that works with DVA locally and is prepared to wait to be paid. How long ago were you in the army?
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TABSenior Contributor
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Yes I tried a few options @oceangirl
They have to wait for payment DVA says dont pay up front, local psych says pay I say ... bye ✌️
Ah shit only did 3 years I was17 going on 11 when signed up , got out like 27 years ago . Only did 3 years. Shouldnt have done it in hindsight
They have to wait for payment DVA says dont pay up front, local psych says pay I say ... bye ✌️
Ah shit only did 3 years I was17 going on 11 when signed up , got out like 27 years ago . Only did 3 years. Shouldnt have done it in hindsight
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jem80Senior Contributor
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@TAB
Try Open Arms
As a citizen that hasn't been in the army, I know that on Medicare I can get 10 sessions bulk billed with my psychologist and because of covid I get an extra 10 sessions which should apply nationwide, regardless of your background.
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MDTSenior Contributor
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MHCP Can be arranged too with gp
Thats what I have
@TAB @oceangirl @jem80
Whatever works tabs
No need to struggle in silence
Thats what I have
@TAB @oceangirl @jem80
Whatever works tabs
No need to struggle in silence
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MDTSenior Contributor
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I agree with all you have said @oceangirl
I believe that is where freedom lies
In the truest form
I believe that is where freedom lies
In the truest form
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TABSenior Contributor
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yeah it just gets too hard @jem80 some how GP referred my to somewhere couple years ago, I wasnt impressed, turns out was not a psych, was a counsellor ka ching I need to look into it, have to be assertive/questioning w GP thanks 
