I have no insurance...what am I suppossed
to do??? I know I am clinically depressed.
I have really terrible anxiety and am
such a unhappy person. I don't like my
life or the person I have become in the
past couple years but can't afford to go
to a therapist or even begin to afford
meds with out insurance...I am at a lost
as to what to do. Any advice is very
helpful. thanks
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futurelovers
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 10 Feb 2007 Posts: 101
Posted: 05-24-07 23:46pm
First of all - there is hope. Never assume
that there isn't one - for there is always
a hope for someone, somewhere. You just
need to be a little more active and seek
it.
Now, I know how difficult it is to get
therapy without any insurance. So what I
would suggest you do is just be your own
doctor and research all kinds of skills
and techniques people post on the internet
that deal with depression and anxiety.
Even a simple proper breathing exercise
will help in the long run. There are many
articles written about anxiety, and
provide a lot of mental exercises you can
do in order to overcome the anxious
thoughts. They aren't easy, but with
enough practice, all your problems will
become almost non-existent.
If you have any more specific questions,
then feel free to ask.
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hawkeye69
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 11 Apr 2007 Posts: 29 Location: Wisconsin
Posted: 05-25-07 14:05pm
I know in our community there is a free
clinic once a week that people can go to.
Also there are programs like united way
and children's service society that do
free group counselling. I think if you
could contact your local social services
you may be put in touch with different
services that cost little to nothing that
you never knew were out there. Give it a
try! Good luck!
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jessica38
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 12 May 2007 Posts: 9 Location: MA`,
Posted: 05-26-07 09:51am
i'm pretty sure somebody posted on here a
little bit ago with a problem similar to
yours, and somebody suggested writing to
the drug manufacturers as they can give
you the medication for free if you explain
your situation. i'd also try going to a
free clinic.
good luck
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ltlmomma4kids
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 26 May 2007 Posts: 11 Location: ga
Posted: 05-26-07 13:39pm
i get meds and doc for 10 bucks call dfcs
offics and ask them about a gov. mental
health place that goes by income
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Carifairy
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 12 Nov 2005 Posts: 2610 Location: Charlotte n.c.
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Posted: 05-26-07 14:05pm
You are in SC, right?
There are 'mental health' places which
give services based on income. They see
you now, and then bill you later based in
income.
Thanks to 4 $ generics at wal mart and
target, many antidepressants are available
to you.
Good luck!