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I am in healthcare/hospital setting for many years. Registered nurse. Several years ago I was hurt severely at work, resulting in me no longer being able to work. I am now on Social Security, which is minimal income. I had planned on working for many more years, so I would have decent Social Security when I retired. Didn't happen... I found a short lived temporary job a few years ago, but the patient passed away. It was someone I could physically care for. Gross monthly income is $770/ month when you are on SS.
I have used my savings, now have bad credit due to medications costing $1,00/month, property taxes, blah, blah. I have had to stop using Albuteral, Epi Pen, Xolair, Advair, due to cost. I cannot afford Medicare D. I do not spend money on alcohol, smoke, spend money on movies, restaurants, cable tv, going out, hobbies... There just plain isn't any money. My house is paid for, but due to the fact that I can not physically take care of it, and want something smaller, can,t afford heat, it has been for sale for several years. It is in a remote area.
I do not qualify for any Aid that I am aware of because I get $1,473/month. That may seem like a lot, but in today's world, with heating bills of almost $500/month, And meds that are not covered, I am in both financial trouble and very very depressed. I strongly believe the only thing that keeps me from considering suicide is my small dog. I was/am an only child from a small extended family. They have all died, so there is no emotional support or even to ask if I could live with them.
I do not go to church. What little faith I had in a god has been long gone.
I cannot get mental health help, because I still look for a small job that I might possibly do, but in the state I live in, you must report if you see a doctor for mental health and you lose your license. Very backwards thinking. Even some bigger states do this.
How do some of you get help, financially? Food? I do not qualify for Medicaid because I am 'over the income'. My meds don't matter ...
I will lose my home in the next year or so because I can not afford to have heat. I keep it at about 45 degrees in the winter. At night. Seriously. About 55 degrees during the day. The cold causes more pain.
If you know of anyplace where I can get help, either financially or mental health (it could not be recorded in case I ever find a little job), I would greatly appreciate it.