Hi all, I'm new to Melbourne and this site.

[The Nephilim]

Hey all

After many months of reading the posts here, I finally registered. I've never been diagnosed with SA, and am not quite sure if I have it, but definitely know I have some sub case of it.

I can relate to a lot of the posts here, and it definitely gives me comfort to know I'm not alone.

I look forward to talking to you all and learning more about this and finding ways to help.

Melbourne is such a great city, and I want to explore it as much as I can.

P.s. Could someone please tell me about how the medicard could help with doctors visits to deal with something like this, if at all?

 

[Lost Girl]

Welcome to the site!

Medicare will cover all your GP visits. You are best off calling Medicare for more information about what else you are entitled to .

 

[AimeeSP]

Welcome to SPW.

 

[Noca]

Welcome to SPW!

 

[The Nephilim]

Oh thanks guys

 

[shredman]

Hey all

After many months of reading the posts here, I finally registered. I've never been diagnosed with SA, and am not quite sure if I have it, but definitely know I have some sub case of it.

I can relate to a lot of the posts here, and it definitely gives me comfort to know I'm not alone.

I look forward to talking to you all and learning more about this and finding ways to help.

Melbourne is such a great city, and I want to explore it as much as I can.

P.s. Could someone please tell me about how the medicard could help with doctors visits to deal with something like this, if at all?

I’m no expert but I can tell you about my experience. I went to the GP and they referred me to a specialist psychologist. The psychologist is covered under the medicare rebate scheme so majority of what I pay I get back from medicare. You are covered for 2 lots of six sessions per year. I had no idea I had SA before I went to see the psych.

 

[chained]

welcome

 

[BlackPuma]

Social anxiety or not, that's not majorly important, if you find comfort and understanding here, you belong. ~WO

Welcome to SPW, Silent Singer! C:

 

[Ignace]

Welcome to SPW !

 

[The Nephilim]

I’m no expert but I can tell you about my experience. I went to the GP and they referred me to a specialist psychologist. The psychologist is covered under the medicare rebate scheme so majority of what I pay I get back from medicare. You are covered for 2 lots of six sessions per year. I had no idea I had SA before I went to see the psych.

(Thanks everyone for your comments).

Shredman, how did you approach your Dr? what did you say? and has it helped?. I don't know how to go about doing it. I feel like I would start crying if I was to bring up something so personal.