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Mar 30, 2011, 12:50 PM
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I'm terrified of dealing with medical insurance. I've had so many problems with it in the past. Yesterday, I got my first EOB for my new therapist and I'm paying over twice what I expected.
If that is the right amount, I have to quit therapy immediately. I felt so powerless and hopeless. I kept thinking that no one would be able to help me now, and I reacted very badly--sobbing harder than I have in years and thinking bad thoughts. My emotions get very wild sometimes. But as I was in the blackness last night, I was able to come up with alternatives: I can go to a couple of free sessions at school, I can get extra loans at school next year, I can go to PC, I can read books to help me through next year. Part of my brain was determined not to give in. This morning I actually called the insurance company and the biller at my T's office. It went really well. They listened to me. They think I shouldn't be charged so much and are looking into it. I will try to be okay with this, even if I don't get the result I'm hoping for. I'm so glad that I faced the problem. I'm so glad that at least part of my brain will keep trying to take care of me when my emotions take over. I'm so proud that I accomplished something concrete. I really, really want to get better. I hope I can remember this when I feel like I'm getting nowhere! |
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Mar 30, 2011, 03:01 PM
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Wow! (((((((OrangeMoira))))))))) That's wonderful!!! WELL DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I really know how hard it is to face our fears!!! I'm so happy for you that you were able to do this. It's a huge accomplishment. It's very inspiring to read this. I really feel your determination to get better and you are doing it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Go you!!!!
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Mar 30, 2011, 06:53 PM
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OrangeMoira, I've heard many times that the trials that occur throughout everyone's life are not as important as how you handle these challenges, and you came through with flying colors. You have set goals for yourself and had the courage to see them through. Each success makes it easier to follow through on the next one. You are inspiring many others as well. I hope this situation turns out in your favor. Congrats to you.
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Mar 30, 2011, 08:09 PM
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OrangeMoira, congratulations! That's huge!
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My blog: http://cyran0.psychcentral.net/ Dx: Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, PTSD (childhood physical/sexual abuse), history of drug abuse. Meds: Zoloft, Lorazapam, Coffee, Cigarettes "I may climb perhaps to no great heights, but I will climb alone." -Cyrano de Bergerac |
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Mar 30, 2011, 08:22 PM
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Congrats, OrangeMoira!
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"Handsome is as handsome does". - proverb  "People say words can't hurt, but that's not true". "It is not easy to find happiness in ourselves, and it is not possible to find it elsewhere". – Agnes Repplier |
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Apr 01, 2011, 12:49 PM
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Good for you, OrangeMoira. May you get favorable news from the insurance company too.
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