Hallo there. I am in New Zealand as well - in Auckland.

Unfortunately I found that it was a case of self education - my first doctor was awful and told me when I was not recovering that he knew all about people like me as he had worked for an insurance company! Needless to say I went home in tears and was devastated. Luckily I had faith in myself and started "googlig" which ended up educating both myself and the health professionals as well. Then the problem is you are then told or asked why you know so much about PCS!.

Auckland Brian Injury gave me the name of a good GP and he has been a great help - very good at handing me tissues at times.

I am 10 years post accident. I found that ACC only ever sent me for assessments for the first few years - it was disappointing as I would always be so hopeful and think maybe this specialist will help me --- but no. All I ever heard was that I should be better - such a minor injury etc etc.

Though my psychiatrist in the end was very good - I payed to see him privately once or twice but the problem is that he is now head of Auckland mental health He did confirm that I was as good as it gets - that ended my constant struggle of trying to get better and thinking that I should be better - took the pressure off me.

The most help I had was by paying privately.

I saw and neurologist in Sydney who completed a QEEG - this was the first time I had some physical evidence of injury and knew that I was going crazy!

I also saw Guy Newburn in Rotorua who works in rehabilitation and psychology. He also confirmed that my problems were normal not insanity. There was not alot that they could do for me but just having your condition acknowledged was huge.

If you like you could send me a personal message and I will give you my telephone number.