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14-11-2015 11:24 PM
14-11-2015 11:24 PM
Seeking good GP and psychologist in ACT to help with partner's BP
Hi there,
I have just moved with my partner back to the ACT after living in England for a year. He is British and was diagnosed with bipolar at 20 (he's 26 now). I personally have experienced depression and anxiety and have found a great psychologist for that, but I also have a steady job while he is on a working holiday visa and is not earning very much (I am mostly supporting him). This is his first time living in another country and he is having difficulties adjusting. The jetlag also seems to have thrown him quite a lot and has triggered a prolonged depressive episode.
Does anyone have recommendations for good understanding GPs and psychologists in Canberra that are not too expensive? My idea would be for him to get a mental health plan and go from there.
I am also interested in carer support group meet-ups because at the moment it is quite draining to be around him. The depressive phase has caused him to be silent most of the time with a blank look on his face and I hardly recognise him as the great man I met a year ago. I knew this would be hard when I got into it but it would be nice to feel less isolated. We are both very committed to this relationship.
Thanks for your advice/support,
Seeking Help in ACT.
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16-11-2015 09:28 PM
16-11-2015 09:28 PM
Re: Seeking good GP and psychologist in ACT to help with partner's BP
Hi and welcome
good on you for reaching out for help...
unfortunately forum moderators and members can not recommend by name a GP or psychologist, this is covered in the forum guidelines, however you are on the right track in attending a GP to get a mental health care plan.
You might like to look at the Australian psychological society web site which allows you to search for a psychologist by area and speciality, here
http://www.psychology.org.au/FindaPsychologist/
I found Bi polar Australia offers support groups in the ACT, as does the Black Dog Institute, here
http://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/public/gettinghelp/othersupportgroups.cfm
I also thought you might like to look at what other have been saying about caring for a partner with bi polar, here
best wishes for the next chapter together in Australia
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25-11-2015 10:18 AM
25-11-2015 10:18 AM
Re: Seeking good GP and psychologist in ACT to help with partner's BP
Hi @cbr88
Just to add to @-karma- another resource where you might find some localised support is through Carers ACT who also run Carers Voices
Carers ACT are great - they are likely to be able to tell you about local support groups etc.
How are you doing anyways - this must be tough for you?