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09-03-2021 08:35 AM
09-03-2021 08:35 AM
HelloHi,
Hi, Just wanted to introduce myself to the forums. I have suffered from depression and anxiety for as long as I can remember. ATM I am going through a bad patch. I have organised a change of GP as the one I have is not helping me, he is happy just to write out a script every 6 months for anti depressants and send me on my way. I asked him for a health care plan, but he doesn’t do them. I take responsibility for letting it go for so long, I should have done something about it before now😞 The push that has given me the mental strength to change my doctor is I have just come out of hospital after an emergency stay in the cardio unit. Because of my anxiety I did not handle the situation well at all, and don’t ever want to be treated the way I was again. I am hoping by joining SANE forums that I will be able to talk through problems I have. I realise I have to get professional help as well, but just being able to share stories with others is good as well😀
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09-03-2021 09:34 AM
09-03-2021 09:34 AM
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09-03-2021 10:11 AM
09-03-2021 10:11 AM
Re: HelloHi,
Hi Gwynn, Thank you, am looking forward to being a part of the forums, god only knows I need it😞
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09-03-2021 12:20 PM
09-03-2021 12:20 PM
Re: HelloHi,
Hello @Nitch
I am surprised that a gp doctor can actually refuse to do the mental health care plans. They take a little longer, but the doctor is also reimbursed for extra time. You definitely have the right in Australia to ask and expect one. I find it hard to move on from someone not giving good service, as I always put it on myself to try a little harder. You can change clinic or just change doctor. Good Luck with it.
I am sorry you had bad treatment in the ED. That would not make things better at all.
Hope the forums work for you.
Apple
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12-03-2021 01:23 PM
12-03-2021 01:23 PM
Re: HelloHi,
Hello @Nitch
How did you go with finding a new Doctor?
It can be tough finding a good GP that you gel with. It's a shame that your old one did not give you a care plan, but hopefully your new one will be able to help you more.
Hope your Friday is going well 🙂
Dani