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I can’t stop myself from crying
I am a teenage girl and I am going through what adolescents usually go through, however I am strong emotionally, so things are a bit easier for me. I have a love/hate relationship with my parents, but I love my little brother. I have a good social life as well. I...
Please don’t tell me to leave him
“I love my friend and said he loves me too. We were in love for 5 years, but we never told each other. We come from very different cultures. At last I told him of my feelings, and he said he loves me too. He said it is impossible for us to be together. I cried and...
Can I beat it again?
“I’m 20 years old and I think I have depression. I had it before 3 years ago and I beat it. Can I beat it again? I think what triggered my depression is a stressful life event. How can I make the recovery faster?” Louis Thank you for your question Louis. Some...
I used to love that girl
“I used to love that girl in primary school. We fell in love so naturally and by accident. At first, she was so mean to me, but later on she decided to chat with me a couple times. Most of the time I ignored her because I was too shy and not confident. Now we've...
They always end up breaking my heart
“Why is it when I actually find someone that I genuinely care about they always end up breaking my heart.” Tim First of all, Tim thank you so much for this question. I think this is a question many many people have. Your experiences of unrequited love are sadly...
He accused me of wanting to withhold the baby
“My boyfriend works in a family business. He is gone ALL day during summer and fall. Often starting at 4:00am not finishing till after 9:00pm. He then goes to his mom’s house for lunch and they always want me and our baby to come over. We have been doing this for...
Not a single part of me wants to give her up
"A few months ago I was laying in bed with my new girlfriend and at that stage we were very fresh, maybe a month into the relationship. We were discussing previous sexual experiences in a light way just talking about some of the problems we had. I started talking...
When I self-harm I have my reasons
"I have a history of self-harm. When I self-harm I have my reasons. I have been clean (not self harming) for a few weeks. Here is my problem, whenever I see people with scratches say from a cat or a cut or injury, I have the need to copy that injury. Why is this?" Zoë...
I started feeling very nauseous every time
"I met several guys and I have the same problem every time. Last time I met a guy that I started having feelings for. At first, I’m very happy if I saw him or if he texts me. Then after, nothing special happened but I started feeling very nauseous every time I think...
My therapist is a lovely person but
“A few weeks ago I was diagnosed with Depression, Anxiety & have traits of PTSD. My therapist is a lovely person but I feel as if she isn’t asking the right questions to fully uncover how I’m feeling. I feel like my problems are being downplayed, as if I don’t...
How much do I pay if I am bulk billed?
How much do I pay if I am bulk billed? Emma Bulk billing means that the bulk of your costs associated with your appointment are covered through Medicare funding. If you book with PsychHelp and you are eligible for bulk billing you will not need to pay an up front fee...
Do I need a Mental Health Care Plan?
"Do I need a Mental Health Care Plan?" Darren No, you do not need a Mental Health Care Plan to access PsychHelp. You are welcome to make a appointment at any time. Just click on the profile of the Psychologist you have selected and you can make an appointment at a...