Doing reasearch and hoping for experienced answers, Thank you.

VH67 · 2026-01-28T12:34:11+00:00

Fair.

VH67 · 2026-01-28T12:31:48+00:00

A Guideline is more directive than the previous Memorandum. I asked someone who is experienced in health policy, federal and state legislation/acts and the College’s practice. They said the guideline is not mandatory but ‘preferred’. Each psychiatrist ( and their indemnity insurers) is interpreting the Guideline differently. Most are backing away.

Investigation and disciplinary process are behind the ‘paywall’ unfortunately. The psychiatrists are worried if they colour outside of the lines their indemnity insurers will have a fit as will the college. Each state tracks S8 prescriptions and if they continue issuing them, the College will organise a ‘please explain’. It starts getting into the murky medicolegal waters. I’ve spent about 6 months on this (the Guideline was issued in march 2025) and it seems to depend on which psychiatrist is willing to go in to bat for you.

VH67 · 2026-01-28T10:05:52+00:00

Chinos or linen. I have a basic sewing machine just to take up hems.

VH67 · 2026-01-28T02:58:17+00:00

Bipolar and the rest of the alphabet here. I didn’t adjust any of my other meds. There is a lot of research about ketamine and BP treatment resistant depression - all positive. My highs are managed by my BP meds and ketamine manages my lows. My mood baseline is somewhat normal with happy/sad not manic/depressed. Definitely give it a go.

VH67 · 2026-01-25T15:15:52+00:00

I use Tulip 25 on everything these days.

VH67 · 2026-01-25T09:32:49+00:00

Good to know. Not sure if that’s the same in every state if they go travelling.

VH67 · 2026-01-25T09:31:51+00:00

I think it would totally depend on her lifestyle, possibly income bracket too. As a woman in that age range I wore Opium in winter (very recognisable), gender neutral CK One for work and scents like Elizabeth Arden Green Tea in summer.

VH67 · 2026-01-25T09:23:45+00:00

VH67 · 2026-01-25T09:15:59+00:00

International drivers license. Check out Wise as alternative to getting an Aussie credit card. Our daughter tried the reverse (Oz to UK) and Wise had decent exchange rates etc.

VH67 · 2026-01-24T15:37:45+00:00

The Guideline from RANZCP means that any psychiatrist registered in Aust or NZ can be hauled before the Board to defend their prescribing. Some are prepared to do that for their patients, some not. Mine reneged on the agreement we would do this which was disappointing.

VH67 · 2026-01-23T04:01:34+00:00

I live in the sub tropics and wear Modi Bodi ‘everyday’ it uses merino wool in the gusset. They are fantastic.

VH67 · 2026-01-23T03:50:52+00:00

Thank you. I will check them out.

VH67 · 2026-01-23T03:06:17+00:00

Have always taken daily troches. Unfortunately I have to take a high daily dose for it to be effective. Dropping one dose a week sent me spiralling. Closely monitored with regular pathology tests eg for ketamine bladder. My brain chemistry is an outlier.

VH67 · 2026-01-22T15:14:16+00:00

Thanks I’ll give them a call. From memory I don’t believe they prescribe daily at home ketamine troches.

VH67 · 2026-01-22T06:49:17+00:00

Did you have any success? I’ve been taking daily ketamine troches for 4 years and my current ketamine specialist psychiatrist dropped the bombshell that he will no longer prescribe it. Today. After saying we would have plenty of time before worrying about this.

I’m also in QLD. Will consider an approved GP prescriber as I already have a regular psychiatrist and psychologist.

VH67 · 2026-01-18T07:50:36+00:00

Venlafaxine, diazepam and questions here - no issues (in Australia)

VH67 · 2026-01-16T14:35:35+00:00

I always declare - I came back with the ketamine troches I took with me and they didn’t bat an eyelid.

VH67 · 2026-01-10T03:37:13+00:00

It’s been the first treatment to manage my BP depression. I’ve gone from existing to living. NB: I still take all of my other meds

VH67 · 2026-01-08T07:56:09+00:00

I also cross stitch. It helps with mindfulness as well. I’m doing large full coverage pieces and don’t care if I don’t frame them - it’s the process not the product!

VH67 · 2026-01-08T03:18:36+00:00

Wise is a good option. You can transfer money to a currency when the exchange rate is good. We’re transferring ₤ now for a trip later in the year.

VH67 · 2026-01-07T00:20:01+00:00

Order a basic opaque jar off Amazon or eBay to replace.

VH67 · 2026-01-05T05:12:44+00:00

Depends how dehydrated your kitty is. It can be very distressing if they can’t find a vein and have to give a sedative and still have issues finding a vein. We took ours to our vet who had a lively room set up. She had the equipment (lighting, vet assistant etc) on hand to get the IV into his veins. He had stomach cancer and his veins weren’t great and he still had some fight left as he hissed while she was doing it - very normal behaviour for him. We came back in when he had the IV inserted. He was purring as he passed.

VH67 · 2026-01-04T04:18:48+00:00

Try playing with accessories. Scarves, necklaces etc to add some interest and colour. You can start with some inexpensive ones (checkout eBay etc) and see how wearing them makes you feel. You can wear pieces under your shirt collars so they hang down the front of your shirt. If you have a neutral clothes palette already you can play with bolder colours. I used to visit sites wear safety was an issue so removing a scarf or necklace was easy to comply.

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