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Apr 07, 2015, 03:46 AM
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I've been unemployed for two years and am unable to maintain a job due to extreme depression and anxiety issues. I manage to survive on food stamps and ssi income (For a child with autism) - All of that goes straight to rent, power, and water with only $20 left over usually for the month. I'm married with 3 children. I've had "health counseling" before, but after 3 months I never got any help from anyone, just various prescriptions - none of which worked, and most made my condition worse.
Even then, I had to panhandle to get the money necessary to pay to be seen. But the place that I was going to banned me for missing an appointment (due to a severe panic attack). Is there anywhere I can get some real help? |
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Apr 07, 2015, 01:17 PM
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You don't mention if you have health insurance. If you don't, you can call 211 (United Way) and they are very good about having a database of providers in your area.
I lost my health insurance at the end of last year and am now going to a mental health care agency that has meds management and both individual and group therapy. If you don't have health insurance and have a low income, the co-pays are $5 per visit, but if people can't afford that, they won't turn you away. It's worth a check to see if there's something like that available where you live. I know that NC, SC, & GA have agencies like this. It just depends if they have an office in the town where you live. I hope you find something. |
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Apr 07, 2015, 01:24 PM
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Where in NC are you? I received free mental health care--with discounted prescription prices and/or samples--when I lived in Durham. Feel free to PM me if you want more details, as I'm not sure if I'm allowed to list the names of the specific places here.
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In the midst of hate, I found there was, within me, an invincible love. In the midst of tears, I found there was, within me, an invincible smile. In the midst of chaos, I found there was, within me, an invincible calm. --Albert Camus |
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Apr 08, 2015, 02:25 AM
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I have no insurance. It's hard enough just getting on medicaid.
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Apr 08, 2015, 08:52 AM
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Yes there are doctors that do very minimum "pro bono" work.. I hope you find a solution.
You mentioned you are married... what does your spouse think you should do?
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Apr 08, 2015, 08:53 AM
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in the Uk it is free...
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Apr 08, 2015, 10:01 AM
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Well, JD she is at a loss as well. And I believe she needs the help as much as I if not more.
8^8an, The U.S. doesn't offer as many programs as they used to. And the state I live in offers very little. |
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