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Shell said:
Q. are ppl seeing their doctors in person?

Got a text last night saying mine was via phone. A little... not ticked off. Less than that.
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In my experience most doctors will schedule telehealth as a default for follow-up appointments, but won’t push back if the patient insists on face-to-face

I would expect this to continue for as long as telehealth remains on the MBS (currently til the end of December)
 
Shell said:
Q. are ppl seeing their doctors in person?

Got a text last night saying mine was via phone. A little... not ticked off. Less than that.
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I've always done face to face, always will. I had to rechedule an appointment recently as I was sick, they offered a phone one but I said no. It just doesn't feel right (to me). How do you get any scripts? I suppose they post them out. I still don't like it, plus the Dr can't read your body language etc.

If you a have a phone appointment you have a slot booked so I can't see why you can't just change it to a face to face one.

Could it be some COVID thing?
 
Electronic_Renaissance said:
I've always done face to face, always will. I had to rechedule an appointment recently as I was sick, they offered a phone one but I said no. It just doesn't feel right (to me). How do you get any scripts? I suppose they post them out. I still don't like it, plus the Dr can't read your body language etc.

If you a have a phone appointment you have a slot booked so I can't see why you can't just change it to a face to face one.

Could it be some COVID thing?
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I get my scripts txt msgd to me. No muss no fuss
 

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I like phone bookings, as my doc seems to always be running exceptionally late
 
Macca19 said:
I like phone bookings, as my doc seems to always be running exceptionally late
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I hate that, it is unprofessional as well. Luckily I've never had that problem with specialists, just GPs.

One local GP can sometimes be running an HOUR late. I used to ring them up beforehand to see how far behind they were. Saves time sitting in a filthy waiting room. I know things can happen, but jeez, they book appointments every 10min and can never keep up with it.

I have since changed GPs and couldn't be happier. Though I rarely see them as I have an indefinite referral to a psychiatrist.

What sort of person are people seeing? Psychiatrist, psychologist, GP, some sort of counsellor?

I'll say this, if you aren't happy just change. You are the customer. I stuck with a psychiatrist for a while who was completely useless. I felt like I was being told off. I felt worse after the appointment than I did before it. Thankfully I've heard they have since retired. Good riddance.

The ones I've seen since have been great. Night and day.
 
Electronic_Renaissance said:
I hate that, it is unprofessional as well. Luckily I've never had that problem with specialists, just GPs.

One local GP can sometimes be running an HOUR late. I used to ring them up beforehand to see how far behind they were. Saves time sitting in a filthy waiting room. I know things can happen, but jeez, they book appointments every 10min and can never keep up with it.
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My GP runs chronically late but it’s because he never rushes a patient out the door.

It’s a trade off I am happy to accept, specialists never give you enough time.
 
Caesar said:
My GP runs chronically late but it’s because he never rushes a patient out the door.

It’s a trade off I am happy to accept, specialists never give you enough time.
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My psychiatrist doesn't do the short appointments (Medicare code is 302). Yeah it costs more but you always get enough time and it is never rushed.

You get a full half hour and I think it is worth the cost. Short appointments I've previously had have been more like "How are you? That's no good, here's a script and see you in a month or so". That may be ok for some but it doesn't work for me.

I can see why GPs are always late but patients need to be told that those longer appointments are available if needed.
 
Electronic_Renaissance said:
My psychiatrist doesn't do the short appointments (Medicare code is 302). Yeah it costs more but you always get enough time and it is never rushed.

You get a full half hour and I think it is worth the cost. Short appointments I've previously had have been more like "How are you? That's no good, here's a script and see you in a month or so". That may be ok for some but it doesn't work for me.

I can see why GPs are always late but patients need to be told that those longer appointments are available if needed.
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That was my phone appointment last night. Kinda my doing tho, i cbf'd and I know I'm ok.

I had to insist to him I wanted off the meds tho- he thought because I was looking for a job/may be stressed I should stay on it longer. Please. I am not stressed about that, at all. So yeah basically insisted and I'm decreasing the dosage as soon as i can fill the script.

My next appointment (in person) is in March.
 
Caesar said:
It’s a trade off I am happy to accept, specialists never give you enough time.
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I had some heart issues back in.. 2009. So had some tests done, + went to an appointment at John Fawkner with a cardiologist.

I was literally in a consult with him for like 4 minutes.
 
I see my psychologist face to face. Had a few sessions via zoom when we were in lockdown.
 

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Have never had a psychological diagnosis, always suffered mild anxiety, now it seems to be stronger and chronic, interfering with diet, general well being, negative thoughts can't be shaken, nighttime is a nightmare. Unfortunately Im abroad where there are no such health services available. I'm wondering what may be available to me via technology/by distance. Im an australian citizen, but been away for quite a few years.
 
Osho said:
Have never had a psychological diagnosis, always suffered mild anxiety, now it seems to be stronger and chronic, interfering with diet, general well being, negative thoughts can't be shaken, nighttime is a nightmare. Unfortunately Im abroad where there are no such health services available. I'm wondering what may be available to me via technology/by distance. Im an australian citizen, but been away for quite a few years.
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There’s quite a few psychologists who offer zoom.
 
Lately I've been finding my depression gets triggered really easy.

Which is really weird. My girlfriend lives in New York and I am travelling to see her in at the end of December. First time in two years. I am trying to enjoy the thought and relax but that trip alone I think has really triggered me.

Covid has really done a number on me I think.
 
Can someone pls advise re. coming off meds.

I skipped a whole day (ran out), then took my next (first reduced dosage) at 1pm- so thats a day missed + several hours later than I'd usually take it. Yesterday I had the worst headache ever- it was like my head was in a clamp and someone was winding it into my skull.

Today its pretty much gone thankfully.
So yeah just asking re. general side effects and what to expect. I've gone from 100 > 75.
(fwiw my doctor has told me 75 for 2 months, then 50 for 2 months)
 
Yeah, I used to get awful headaches if I ever missed a day on SSRIs. I think other common symptoms are anxiety and insomnia.

Wise to be stepping them down with your doctor, some ADs can really mess you up if you go cold turkey - but I think a gradual reduction avoids most side effects

I certainly had no issues coming off them via a phased approach
 
Caesar said:
Yeah, I used to get awful headaches if I ever missed a day on SSRIs. I think other common symptoms are anxiety and insomnia.

Wise to be stepping them down with your doctor, some ADs can really mess you up if you go cold turkey - but I think a gradual reduction avoids most side effects

I certainly had no issues coming off them via a phased approach
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Im generally an impatient person and think 2 x 2 months is excessive. But after the headache i had yesterday you can bet your ass ill be following the doctors orders.
 
I've been on (and off) everything you can think of and I've never had issues with a missed dosed. I've always tapered off, usually by a quartar a week or so. Never had any problems.

Except when I came of a dreaded MAOI too quickly. It was under Dr's instructions but for that drug it was too quick for me. I started having paranoia, I thought (and I was really) that I was going nuts. I increased the dose back to the original, which stabalised me. Then I very slowly tapered off them over a couple of months. That worked out fine.

MAOI's are rarely used these days. Except in extreme cases where nothing else works. You have to follow a strict diet and avoid certains foods as they can react and at worse you can die. You also have to wear a medic alert bracelet because they also react to some anesthetics. Like what they may give you from an ambulance or the dentist. Mention them at the dentist and they don't have a clue. My Dr had to go to a University to get some info so I could go to the dentist.

Anyone else ever been on them? There are just two I think in Australia, Nardil and Parnate. Nardil was a nightmare (see above), Parnate was one of the few that I got a bit out of. But not enought to justify the risks IMO. I'm "treatment resistant", trying some new stuff now to help me sleep.
 
I’ve been having EMDR sessions. They have been amazing. Check it out if you haven’t already. Helps shift your traumatic memories so although you may still feel sad about stuff you don’t feel traumatised by the memories.
 
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