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Suffering with depression and anxiety?

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 09 November 2014 - 10:26

Hi ladies

I was wondering if anyone knew of any support groups which exist in Dubai for people that suffer with depression and anxiety?

It seems taboo to talk about out here, and the private hospitals don't offer a **** of a lot of support for sufferers, also medication is so highly controlled.

Has anyone experienced this out here?

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 30 April 2015 - 20:42
I can also second Dr Amer, I ve been suffering pretty much my whole life with anxiety / depression & he is the best I ve found anywhere, genuinely caring & knows his stuff. It's a wee bit expensive 400/500 per session & the session s don't last very long which would be my only complaint, but as someone else said, there was a time I was in a but of a mess financially and he did nt charge! Well worth a visit, Best of luck x
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 30 April 2015 - 01:16
There's a new online support group for people with issues like depression and anxiety. Once you become a member you can post your problem anonymously, and other members who've experienced similar issues can post replies. Everyday a counseling psychologist goes online and gives expert advice. It won't replace therapy or treatment, but it's free and a good community service I think. It's supportseekers.info edited by luluman on 30/04/2015 <em>edited by luluman on 30/04/2015</em>
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EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 29 April 2015 - 15:01
Hi there dont despair !! there is a great Doctor at Dubai Community Health his name is Dr Amer he is amazing and I cannot recommend him enough http://www.dubaicommunityhealthcentre.org/infopages.php?page=16 Birchy do you know of his costs? It's between 4 and 600 - depending on your circumstances - he's not particularly in it for the money and is willing to accommodate cases of people in genuine financial hardship Per session? Can it be put through insurance?! Although AXA are terrible, I will have to get a referral from a doctor to go and see one! No referral needed and yes you can claim through insurance, although it is on reimbursement basis. Dr Amr is amazing and I would not be here today if not for him, I have recommended a number of people who have been seen by him also and they also cannot fault him.
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 29 April 2015 - 13:10
Hi there dont despair !! there is a great Doctor at Dubai Community Health his name is Dr Amer he is amazing and I cannot recommend him enough http://www.dubaicommunityhealthcentre.org/infopages.php?page=16 ive been going to Dr Amer for 4 years, he is compassionate and knows his stuff. I highly recommend him
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 07 January 2015 - 13:08
Hi there dont despair !! there is a great Doctor at Dubai Community Health his name is Dr Amer he is amazing and I cannot recommend him enough http://www.dubaicommunityhealthcentre.org/infopages.php?page=16 Birchy do you know of his costs? It's between 4 and 600 - depending on your circumstances - he's not particularly in it for the money and is willing to accommodate cases of people in genuine financial hardship Per session? Can it be put through insurance?! Although AXA are terrible, I will have to get a referral from a doctor to go and see one!
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 07 January 2015 - 13:05
Hi there dont despair !! there is a great Doctor at Dubai Community Health his name is Dr Amer he is amazing and I cannot recommend him enough http://www.dubaicommunityhealthcentre.org/infopages.php?page=16 Birchy do you know of his costs? It's between 4 and 600 - depending on your circumstances - he's not particularly in it for the money and is willing to accommodate cases of people in genuine financial hardship
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 07 January 2015 - 13:02
Hi there dont despair !! there is a great Doctor at Dubai Community Health his name is Dr Amer he is amazing and I cannot recommend him enough http://www.dubaicommunityhealthcentre.org/infopages.php?page=16 Birchy do you know of his costs?
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EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 07 January 2015 - 12:10
The German Neuroscience Center in Healthcare City offers a Support Group once a month. Maybe you check there. http://www.gncdubai.com/ I know that they have the best counselors. Best wishes I second them, have taken my daughter there. Good luck to you x
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 07 January 2015 - 10:50
The German Neuroscience Center in Healthcare City offers a Support Group once a month. Maybe you check there. http://www.gncdubai.com/ I know that they have the best counselors. Best wishes I didn't like the physician there - he spent all of my insurance doing useless MRI scans, liver scans etc - all in his own clinic which were totally un-needed. I'd rather go to Amer Saaeddin who is lovely, genuine, accommodating and affordable.
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EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 06 January 2015 - 15:03
Hi there dont despair !! there is a great Doctor at Dubai Community Health his name is Dr Amer he is amazing and I cannot recommend him enough http://www.dubaicommunityhealthcentre.org/infopages.php?page=16
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 06 January 2015 - 09:43
Thank you ladies. I'm sure there are a lot of sufferers out there that suffer in silence. I will try Lifeworks and also German Neuroscience Centre. Thank you again.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 10 November 2014 - 11:34
The German Neuroscience Center in Healthcare City offers a Support Group once a month. Maybe you check there. http://www.gncdubai.com/ I know that they have the best counselors. Best wishes
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EW GURU
Latest post on 09 November 2014 - 10:34
Lifeworks has some wonderful counselors not sure if they do group session though. They do teach mindfulness and mediation which are great for stress and anxiety.
 
 

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