I'm very seriously thinking about sticking life out on my own in NY for the next few months and then moving out to California to live at home with my parents starting right around Christmas.

Why? Well, I've been struggling a lot more in the past few months than I had been before because my mood hasn't been controlled and my meds have been changing etc. It's really hard for me to get through each week, and sometimes, even just each day, and the stress of having to go to work because I pay for almost everything myself doesn't help things, and working part time isn't an option while living on my own because I already live paycheck to paycheck as it is!

So I've been thinking that moving out to CA with my parents might be the best option I've got. It would mean a whole lot less stress since I wouldn't have to pay for anything except things that I wanted which would mean that I could work part time and have it be no issue at all, I would have a constant support system right there instead of 3000 miles away, and it would just give me a break to hopefully get my bearings back and be able to be on my own again soon.

So...my question is this: My family lives in Santa Cruz, and if I were to move out there with them, I would need to find a psychiatrist. If anyone knows of any good ones in that area (Santa Cruz, San Jose etc), please let me know.

Thank you!!