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Getting Treated for Depression

  • 29-11-2007 4:18pm
    #1
    LegacyUser
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    Does anyone know the procedure for being treated formally for depression? I actually mean going into a hospital, getting tested and treated or whatever?

    I feel like i'm pretty much as the end of my wick at this stage, i've been through counselling a few times, relapsed, developed a (minor) drink problem, anxiety, unable to concentrate in study at all, went on meds, gave up drink, gave up meds, went back on drink, still can't do anything.

    I feel like my life is going down the pan entirely. So I at least wanna go down fighting... So, anyone know?


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  • #2
    old boy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,658 ✭✭✭old boy


    see your gp


  • #3
    JuliusCaesar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,885 ✭✭✭JuliusCaesar


    +1. Ask for a referral to the professionals in the Mental Health Services, which is all free and for nothing.


  • #4
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    MisterA wrote: »
    i've been through counselling a few times
    Counselling for depression? Can you go back?

    Also http://www.aware.ie/


  • #5
    JuliusCaesar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,885 ✭✭✭JuliusCaesar


    MisterA wrote: »
    Does anyone know the procedure for being treated formally for depression? I actually mean going into a hospital, getting tested and treated or whatever?

    This is the procedure: (I would have PM''d you, but I can't) Your GP refers you to the local Psychiatrist or Psychologist. There may be a long waiting list for the Psychologist, but you should be seen by a Psychiatrist within a couple of weeks - even sooner if urgent or you're feeling suicidal. The Psych will assess you i.e. see you for about an hour to find out what the matter is. They will then offer treatment. The treatment can vary. A psychiatrist may prescribe medication - a psychologist is not a medical doctor so cannot prescribe. They may refer you to an appropriate service - day hospital, day centre, counsellor, community mental health nurse, psychotherapist, CBT therapist, family therapist etc etc etc. If you want a particular treatment you may have to ask. If you are not satisfied with the service you're getting you are entitled to ask for a 2nd opinion. The public mental health services are free and prescribed medication is free.

    You can if you have private health insurance go see somebody privately, but the insurance may only cover consultations with a psychiatrist.

    It is unlikely that you will be admitted to hospital unless you are suicidal or incapable of looking after yourself because of the depression (ie not eating, not washing, not going out, AND have nobody to help at home.)

    Hope this is useful to you.


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