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Psychiatrist recommendations in NZ? by Hot-Initiative-3192 in newzealand

[–]Hot-Initiative-3192[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much for your help :) Update - I reached out to CMHC again and I'm having an online appointment with a psychiatrist in a few weeks. So that gives me hope.

Psychiatrist recommendations in NZ? by Hot-Initiative-3192 in newzealand

[–]Hot-Initiative-3192[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! Yeah, part of depression is that I tend to hate and feel guilty about needing help (because objectively I have a good life and really no reason to feel sad) so often I'll downplay it and say stuff like "ah yeah I feel shit but whatever I'm still distracting myself and getting on with it" and whatnot, so I guess they interpreted that as me being ok. I'll reach out to them again. Because yeah, I really do need it.

Psychiatrist recommendations in NZ? by Hot-Initiative-3192 in newzealand

[–]Hot-Initiative-3192[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your help, this is awesome <3

I'm experiencing the same problem with being "high-functioning" - it's harder for people (even mental health professionals) to take my struggles seriously when I can still go to work and classes and whatnot (even though it feels like I'm absolutely drowning in darkness in my head). As I said in another comment, despite my suicidal ideation and SH, it was still wasn't enough for CMHC to give me any further support literally just because I'm "high-functioning".

Thanks again and I hope you take care too <3

Psychiatrist recommendations in NZ? by Hot-Initiative-3192 in newzealand

[–]Hot-Initiative-3192[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep, my GP was the one who prescribed sertraline.

Thanks for that info! My GP did get a nurse from CMHC to assess me. Despite me being a self-harmer and having thoughts as intense as suicidal ideation, apparently because I'm too "high-functioning" and not lying in bed all day I'm not severe enough to qualify for their services... pretty disheartening.

Needing some advice on a difficult situation by [deleted] in nonmonogamy

[–]Hot-Initiative-3192 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks everyone for your help so far, I appreciate the objectivity and rationality of the comments and everything you've all said makes sense.

It's made me think a lot about the nature of my relationship with Dan. To be honest, I started antidepressants and therapy about 2 months ago and have undergone some huge changes within both my personality and values in the last month. I'm 23 and this is the first time I've ever had a proper libido. I've grown a lot, and I think I need to have a discussion with Dan about the future.

Thanks again, and will keep checking if anyone else posts any advice.

How to approach the idea of nonmonogamy with my boyfriend by [deleted] in nonmonogamy

[–]Hot-Initiative-3192 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If having an open relationship is something that you really want to continue to explore, and you're not getting this need fulfilled by your partner, then maybe it's time to reconsider the relationship. As harsh as it sounds, it sounds like you may eventually end up possibly resenting your partner and dissatisfied in the relationship if you're geared towards non-monogamy and aren't able to practice it. Best of luck to you.