New therapist

[tyme]

Awww. And this was the psych you put in a referral to a while back? The one I asked about the next day?

I can see how deflating this situation must feel at the moment. So sorry this has happened.

[Patches59]

Same psychologist @tyme 

local dr has offered to do third referral this year to this other clinic, which is in another town.  I’ve emailed them asking if taking new patients etc, now waiting again …. Last chance to see a psych

why bother trying?  
Everything just as well to stay as it is

Alone, hardly leave the house, no one cares.

[Dimity]

Hang in there @Patches59 . It's worth a try. 

I was given a supplementary referral to tge social wor I er but the gp got a couple of "facts" wrong. One I'd corrected months ago but obviously no  correction was made.

[tyme]

That's so frustrating @Patches59 .

Since COVID, a lot have moved to telehealth. Does that work for you? Would that be an option?

[Patches59]

@tyme 

Email from MH clinic in other town ….Due to large number already on wait list, no longer taking new patients.

have already discussed option of Telehealth only psych with local gp who feels is not viable option.

doesnt matter anymore.

to tired of trying

[Dimity]

Trying 3 must be disappointing @Patches59 . I tried lots of psychologists, not even counting the ones in the directory who were unsuitable..

[Patches59]

Memories of things I wished I I could forget

memories that are still unlocking

Seeing my past through different eyes now which has left me questioning my entire life and has turned what I had thought of my life on its head

mind and subconcious trying to process things when in bed.
Am running on nervous energy again, some nights getting only few hours sleep or sleeping entire day

im starting to understand Schemas and how they are linked to me being triggered or even feeling out of comfort zone

It’s knowing all the things I grew up with that are not ‘normal’, ‘bad habits’ I have and trying to break them …. housework in childhood home only got done when people coming to visit which wasn’t often (as one thing).

local gp won’t refer to Telehealth only as feels doesn’t allow for working connection to be formed.  I don’t like Telehealth as medical professional isn’t able to see reaction to things.  Face to face or appointments via zoom, or similar, for me work best.  To have any possibility of seeing psych is either the horrible one I saw last year or travel up to 2 hours one way

With mix of physical health issues, MH issues, issues where I live plus, currently, lawyers ….. I don’t know anymore.   I’m loosing the interest in doing anything.  My social anxiety is still running wild and my social isolation schema having a party at my expense

@Dimity @tyme @Jynx 

[Dimity]

@Patches59 telehealth isn't just by phone... many use Zoom or other conferencing apps so maybe do persevere. It definitely sounds like you do need  the support and treatment. 

[Dimity]

@Patches59 I'm sorry about your social isolation and the sometimes overwhelming nature of past experiences and recollections. I'm socially isolated too, and fear confronting my issues in therapy but feel I must.

How can I help support you?

@tyme @rav3n @Jynx 

[tyme]

Hey @Patches59 ,

Like @Dimity said, telehealth doesn't mean just phone. My telehealth appointments are all via video. I've NEVER been to an in-person appointment as it's too far away. (Even though I live in Melb metro).

At first, it took some time getting used to, but it works well.

At this point, I'm looking for a psych who does ADHD assessments online. And that's hard to find. So I know what you mean by having trouble finding services. 

Please don't give up, hun. You mean a lot to us.