http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/topic/need-to-see-a-psychiatrist-but-not-sure-how Just another bbPress community en-US Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:55:46 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/search.php http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/topic/need-to-see-a-psychiatrist-but-not-sure-how/page/5#post-246821 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 07:25:52 +0000 lorenwright 246821@http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/ <p>I need to consult the best psychiatrist. I had a traumatic experience a week ago and it&#39;s bothering me so much..</p> <p>I&#39;ve already read some articles how to find the best one at <a href="http://clevelandpsychiatrist.org/" rel="nofollow">http://clevelandpsychiatrist.org/</a></p> <p>However, I still need more details before choosing the right one..Can you recommend me to someone who can really help me.. </p> http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/topic/need-to-see-a-psychiatrist-but-not-sure-how/page/5#post-169971 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 17:25:56 +0000 Firlefanz 169971@http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/ <p>and that was up as well. </p> http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/topic/need-to-see-a-psychiatrist-but-not-sure-how#post-159079 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:04:40 +0000 Maxx England 159079@http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/ I've gone inside my own head with the aid of Prozac in the past, sorted a lot of garbage out that needed it, confronted and defeated or shrunk demons to manageable sizes. It was slow, it was painful, but I can function now and my own message is to hang on tight and believe the sun can shine for you. There will be major catastrophic Black Dog downs along the way, but you do develop the intellectual muscles to carry the load and eventually they become strong enough to brush it aside. http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/topic/need-to-see-a-psychiatrist-but-not-sure-how#post-158777 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 18:27:49 +0000 craigm 158777@http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/ <br /> How do you see a Psychologist: Find a Psychologist in the Yellow Pages, and call for an appointment. No GP referral required.<br /> How much did it cost: Depends on the Psychologist. I was quoted ~$110/hour, but I'm guessing this varies. Private extras cover will cover some of the gap. I was told Medicare does not provide any coverage with Psychologists who consult privately. But please check upon making initial contact though.<br /> How long is the initial waiting period: About 2 weeks depending on heavily booked the Psychologist is..<br /> How long does each visit go for: Probably the same as for a Psychiatrist. But unknown.<br /> <br /> Hope this helps,<br /> Take care,<br /> Pete</blockquote><br /> <br /> you can get doctor's referrals to clinical psychologist's in Australia, I'm not really sure what the difference is, but the $110 is private (you can usually get at least 2/3rds back on medicare) but by referral it can actually be bulk billed - although I did this through a university as a student http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/topic/need-to-see-a-psychiatrist-but-not-sure-how#post-101689 Sun, 25 Jan 2009 09:10:39 +0000 lustgarten 101689@http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/ Once the counselling and the talks to the doctors or even the meds (don't fight them) start to kick in and you get used to being able to talk about how you feel, you'll probably start feeling better.<br /> <br /> You won't realise it at first, but one sunny day you might realise with surprise that you've changed. The trick then is to dump your emotional baggage for good then move on.<br /> <br /> Doesn't always work like that but connecting with people and accepting what meagre help exists at least provides relief. And I always found anti-depressants made a massive difference.<br /> <br /> Chin up, etc. http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/topic/need-to-see-a-psychiatrist-but-not-sure-how#post-101591 Sat, 24 Jan 2009 20:24:23 +0000 dib4uk 101591@http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/ Hey all.<br /> <br /> Been waiting to see a psychologist or a pschyatrist for a couple of months now, been refered and I'm in the system.... I went to my doctors with depression last june- around the same time when I stopped work.<br /> <br /> Bad back- depression- depression-bad back... Who knows??<br /> <br /> I dont know what the system is like in other parts of England or Britain- but where i live in London- i assume slow.<br /> <br /> With the aid of counselling from other sources - I am just - just- getting by. http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/topic/need-to-see-a-psychiatrist-but-not-sure-how#post-85741 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 23:06:31 +0000 lustgarten 85741@http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/ Never turn down the opportunity to seek psychiatric help if you need it. But find a self-help group as well, which can offer you the support and mutual aid that psychiatric services usually fails to offer.<br /> <br /> Hi Everyone,<br /> Thought I'd start a thread that provides information for those who are seeking the services of either a Psychiatrist or Psychologist.<br /> Please feel free to add information in order to help others with the processes involved and experiences gained.<br /> <br /> I'll start by providing information with regards to South Australia.<br /> <br /> How do you see a Psychiatrist: You first need a referral from a GP.<br /> How much did it cost: Nothing (Medicare paid for it, despite income level)<br /> How long was the initial waiting period: About 2 months.<br /> How long does each visit go for: Initially an hour per visit, with each visit decreasing in time, depending on how you are progressing of course.<br /> What to expect: Initially a diagnosis needs to reached. This may take several visits. After this, options should be put forward for you for consideration, ranging from medication to advise and support. Visits should continue until you are both comfortable that you are coping better.<br /> <br /> How do you see a Psychologist: Find a Psychologist in the Yellow Pages, and call for an appointment. No GP referral required.<br /> How much did it cost: Depends on the Psychologist. I was quoted ~$110/hour, but I'm guessing this varies. Private extras cover will cover some of the gap. I was told Medicare does not provide any coverage with Psychologists who consult privately. But please check upon making initial contact though.<br /> How long is the initial waiting period: About 2 weeks depending on heavily booked the Psychologist is..<br /> How long does each visit go for: Probably the same as for a Psychiatrist. But unknown.<br /> <br /> Hope this helps,<br /> Take care,<br /> Pete</blockquote></code></p> http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/topic/need-to-see-a-psychiatrist-but-not-sure-how#post-82637 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:32:39 +0000 tkdnut 82637@http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/ Hello everyone. I just went to my doctors the other day to see about seeing a psychiatrist to help with my meds and maybe talk to. Can you believe this, there is a 1 year waiting list! HOLY COW! I should have went into psychiatry LOL. Anybody else have this problem?<br /> <br /> tkdnut http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/topic/need-to-see-a-psychiatrist-but-not-sure-how#post-75630 Sat, 25 Oct 2008 16:40:15 +0000 Anonymous 75630@http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/ And it is good you feel you can speak a little of these things, here in the environment Stephen Fry has created. I amsure most people feel that it is difficlt ot start talking about our feelings, especially if we have not been encouraged to in our upbringing. <br /> <br /> Always listening<br /> <br /> Chris http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/topic/need-to-see-a-psychiatrist-but-not-sure-how#post-75618 Sat, 25 Oct 2008 16:19:32 +0000 gadgetgirl 75618@http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/ green words, blue music - whats the difference its all words and music! &lt;img src=&quot;http://www.stephenfry.com/bb-content/plugins//bb-smilies/default/icon_smile.gif&quot; title=&quot;:)&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; <br /> <br /> Chris</blockquote> actually it's shapes, textures and colours with me. But only for sound, not written words. And for some types of touch. And my calendar (but that's quite common). Oh well! <br /> <br /> Thankyou for pointing out that post. The search threw up a few people I can contact. The links are:<br /> <br /> <a href="http://wam.bacp.co.uk/wam/SeekTherapist.exe?NEWSEARCH" rel="nofollow">http://wam.bacp.co.uk/wam/SeekTherapist.exe?NEWSEARCH</a><br /> and<br /> <a href="http://www.bacp.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">http://www.bacp.co.uk/</a> http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/topic/need-to-see-a-psychiatrist-but-not-sure-how#post-75606 Sat, 25 Oct 2008 15:25:55 +0000 Anonymous 75606@http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/ green words, blue music - whats the difference its all words and music! &lt;img src=&quot;http://www.stephenfry.com/bb-content/plugins//bb-smilies/default/icon_smile.gif&quot; title=&quot;:)&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; <br /> <br /> Chris http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/topic/need-to-see-a-psychiatrist-but-not-sure-how#post-75588 Sat, 25 Oct 2008 12:51:31 +0000 gadgetgirl 75588@http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/ Doesn't sound flippant at all ChrisB. I'll take a look at the post you suggested. To be honest it's taken a massive amount for me to post at all (in my head I am convinced that I have no right whatsoever to be feeling bad about anything - which makes me feel worse doh!) and I'm not quite sure where to start. It's nice just having a place to chat about all sorts of things at the moment, where I don't feel like a bit of a freak (although once I get onto my synaesthesia you may well think I'm batty &lt;img src=&quot;http://www.stephenfry.com/bb-content/plugins//bb-smilies/default/icon_wink.gif&quot; title=&quot;;)&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; ). http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/topic/need-to-see-a-psychiatrist-but-not-sure-how#post-75586 Sat, 25 Oct 2008 12:33:13 +0000 Anonymous 75586@http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/ There is a discussion about this on pages 1 - 3 of the Whimsey of the NHS thread, particularly Post 6, Page 1. <br /> <br /> Quite a few people have been engaging in counselling help in the last weeks on that thread, you may be able to get impressions of what went well/didn't go so well in the conversation ariound the fire there. <br /> <br /> Or i guess we could have a conversation here equally as well, though possibly without coffee, cos this page isn't in the Clearing but actually in a server in Stoke on trent, which is an okay place but doesn't have quite the same ambience due to all the circuit boards and solid state memories surrounding us in this grey cabinet in a building in Stoke on Trent. <br /> <br /> <br /> Sorry GGG, must sound a bit flippant, you know i'm not really, and happy to try with you to make sense of your wishes/needs about how your feeling. <br /> <br /> Chris<br /> <br /> Chris. http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/topic/need-to-see-a-psychiatrist-but-not-sure-how#post-75580 Sat, 25 Oct 2008 12:19:03 +0000 gadgetgirl 75580@http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/ I'm really not sure what to do about this. I know I need to talk to someone as my ups and (mainly) downs have just been ridiculous recently. My husband asked me if I wanted a divorce about three weeks ago because I was so awful with him and I'd honestly no idea I was that bad (he was right and far too patient!). On one hand it was good because it did snap me out of it, but on the other hand I now feel I have to take some action and should go and talk to a counselor and try to get to the bottom of some of my behaviour. This is rather scary.<br /> <br /> My GP is not someone I want to talk to, partly because he's a really unsympathetic guy, but also I really do not want to take medication. My sister was just chucked on anti-depressants during her divorce and I don't think it helped her at all. My Grandmother battled with depression for years (eventually committing suicide) and I don't think her meds helped either. So I've got to try and find another way to get in touch with someone. Any ideas? http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/topic/need-to-see-a-psychiatrist-but-not-sure-how#post-70277 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:16:59 +0000 Anonymous 70277@http://www.stephenfry.com/forum/ hi there is a lot of people meeting counsellors and psychiatrists next week! there was a discussion round the lazy afternoon fire about first sessions with counsellors between the Cat and the Badger if yous interested, geezers --- ooh gone all Geordie!!!! <br /> <br /> C