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Apr 24, 2011 at 07:17 PM
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Hi i'm dealing with major depression on and off for about 15 years due to layoffs in the electrical trade i'm working part time stocking have been for quite some time and can't seem to find another job with better pay or more hours i'm making minimum wage and only working 20-30 hours a week i'm not making enough to pay my bills let alone get mental help and to further complicate things i live in the middle of no where the closest place i have found that might be able to help me is about a 2 hour drive and i have no car.
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Apr 25, 2011 at 05:51 AM
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Hi Downdude,
I just wanted to sympathize with you. It sounds like things are really tough right now. I don't have anything to offer in the way of advice I just wanted to let you know that I read your post and I care about what you are going through. When I couldn't afford my meds and psych care i went through the county and they helped tremendously. Is there anyway you can find a ride to the nearest place? I know for me too that my mental health is of utmost importance, more important than paying certain bills because without my mental health I am unemployable. Keep reaching out here, you've taken a great first step. Love and Hugs, Tara |
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Apr 25, 2011 at 06:35 AM
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Welcome...glad you found us at least... Are there any free mental health clinics or clinics that base the care on your earnings?. If so you may be able to contact them and see if there is anyone in a support group there that is in your neck of the woods. They would have to take your ph# and then someone call! That may be an answer. Also are there churches in the area or one you attend that could help with transportation once you found a clinic
I see of course you have the internet. Its a great research tool for searching places and things and social service agencies in your area. There might be Catholic charities or mental health support groups. Contact them. There is one big advocacy group that might help the national association on mental health NAMI...They are a great group and may be able to put you in touch with exactly waht you may need.!!!! Good luck.. Read our posts....we all have different issues and still have everything in common! __________________ Selfishness is not living as one wishes to live, it is asking others to live as one wishes to live. Oscar Wilde Well Behaved Women Seldom Make History - Laurel Thatcher Ulrich The road to hell is paved with good intentions. "And psychology has once again proved itself the doofus of the sciences" Sheldon Cooper 
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Apr 27, 2011 at 11:41 AM
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ty for the advice i am a member of the Nami group and have been participating there under the name downerdude (i'm origional) it seems to be a good group i just wish there was a real time chat feature i feel like i need more interaction with people in my situation maybe i'll feel less alone
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Apr 28, 2011 at 04:34 AM
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You must be very skilled to know how to work with electrical things!
Is it possible to move someplace where there might be more work opportunities and more mental health services available? |
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