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Originally Posted by Grey Matter
My therapist was an NP who worked in a practice run by an awful man. Three weeks ago, upon our session, I was called by the secretary not to come in. After asking "why?" I was informed they cut taking medicaid. Of course, the blow was horrid. She was the first therapist I've had that actually did their jobs, managed my meds with me rather than not taking my word into consideration. She understood grief, and also specialized in MDD and anxiety disorders.
I haven't had therapy in over a month.
My meds ran out the day before therapy, as that is where I was given refills.
My GP will not give me my anti-depressants or anti-anxiety medication. She is against handing out psychiatric medication. Even though I have been on the same anti-depressant for over a year, with positive results.
I cannot find a psychiatrist in my area. I am running out of options. And my brain is paying for it.
In the past week, I haven't gotten out of bed. I haven't left the apartment. Showering became a challenge. I spent most days in horrid panic attacks, dealing with terrible thoughts, not sleeping, not eating. I am the living personification of "failure" at the moment. I am this horrid physical embodiment of everything evil and horrid. And I can't escape it.
My friend got me weed to help with anxiety. I haven't smoked in ages. And when I did, I just zoned out and felt too far out of myself. I have tried calming teas, meditation, my partner has given me massages that have ended in my own tears.
I was doing so, so well. I was improving so much. And now I am back where I started. Actually; I am farther back then where I started.
I have no idea what to do.
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That's good you got ahold of some weed... it may help you to stay calm and relaxed. Only a small percentage of weed smokers experience *more* panic and anxiety. I'm the lucky one that has only positive results with it. I like to take some when I have some at night to sleep through the night it just causes me to not remember my dreams but most of my dreams are nightmares so would rather forget them upon waking up.
Have you checked your area for a "free mental health clinic" that might be able to dispense those meds you need to function. I know its no fun cause I've gone a whole week without meds and I was a total wreck, not taking care of myself and eating junk food and neglecting the cats sleeping mostly and not leaving the apartment due to my anxiety, but even with weed it wasn't as effective as my reliable xanax.
I'll keep you in my prayers you find a place for meds and treatment
