I just came from my psychiatrist appointment with Dr Green and every time I see him, and Mrs Yellow, I really appreciate how important it is to have the right kind of help. My mental health care team is the fucking best. FARK. SO. GOOD.
If you need help, get it. Don't just settle for what's there or someone who is good enough either. There is someone out there who is right for you. Someone great at their job, almost seeming like they were born to it, who will actually take the time to listen and prescribe treatment catered to you. Find that person. It is possible.
Dr Green is my third psychiatrist. The first one didn't work out, but neither of us were prepared for my complicated mental health. The second one was a jerk. I can't... talk about traumatising! Fuckwit 😑 I'm still pissed off. I went to him because I was desperate, but hadn't come to terms with everything yet. I'd not been diagnosed appropriately either. He was bulk-billed and I was in financial hardship. I've learnt since that certain bulk-billed specialists are to be questioned.
The way I found Dr Green was through Mrs Yellow and I found her through my GP.
I get why a lot of us feel we have to settle. Accessibility, finance, being mired deep in mental health hell, but if a professional wants to help you they will find a way, or refer you to someone they know can help. And the best way to begin? Finding a suitable GP you can open up to and trust is one step, but it's not the first. None of this would be happening for me if I hadn't opened up to my GP.
The first steps are trusting yourself enough to approach someone for help and trusting the process enough for it to work. Take that step yourself because no one else can do it for you. My advice, if you need help, is to open up to your doctor or call a suicide helpline and ask for suggestions on where to go.
Personally without doing these things I would not have progressed as far as I have. I don't get so sad I have to lie down where I'm standing anymore, I don't have trauma nightmares every night, I sleep every night, I'm not confused by what's going on in my head, I'm bombarded less by disruptive OCD images, I'm not as scared, I'm not as angry, I'm beginning to see a future for myself is possible. I want others to have these positive outcomes. I want you to have a positive outcome and eventually realise you do deserve it.
- BeyondBlue 1300 22 4636
- Lifeline 13 11 14
- SANE Australia 1800 18 7263
- Psychologist Directory
- Psychiatrist Directory
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