I need some help but I'm having problems helping my self

[TC]

Hello,

I believe I suffer from depression. Unfortunately, my insurance doesn't
cover anything mental health related. So, I don't know what or how to
take care of myself. I'm afraid to talk to my Doc or talk to my state or
county mental health offices. But I'm at my wits end. I am now seeing
what this is doing to myself and what it is doing to others in my life
and I really want help. Ideally, I want therapy and meds but I will
settle just for meds.

The way I found out my insurance won't cover mental health was my Doc
wanted to give Welbutrun to help me with my smoking but it was turned
down. My Doc gave me some sample packs and it worked for the smoking and
also I felt happy and my friends noticed a positive change in me. I
talked to my insurance provider and was told nothing for mental health
is covered and because my plan is a state plan as long as I am on it
won't matter who admisters the plan. This just adds to the problem.

All, I know is I want to be happy. I don't want to cry when I get a
touch of happiness.

I have been searching the Internet the last few days and I am learning
more about depression (and thinking that I really do suffer) and that
Meds and theorpy are the way to go but that does me no good at this time
since I can't cover the cost out of pocket. I was thinking a support
group might be the way to go for now. I figure I can't be alone in this
but there don't seem to be any in my area.

I'm at a loss. I just want help. I want to feel and be happy again and
not have my friendships stressed. Can someone out there please help me.
At least point me in the right direction.

Please help . . .

[Franny]

Post by TC
Hello,
I believe I suffer from depression. Unfortunately, my insurance doesn't
cover anything mental health related. So, I don't know what or how to
take care of myself. I'm afraid to talk to my Doc or talk to my state or
county mental health offices. But I'm at my wits end. I am now seeing
what this is doing to myself and what it is doing to others in my life
and I really want help. Ideally, I want therapy and meds but I will
settle just for meds.
The way I found out my insurance won't cover mental health was my Doc
wanted to give Welbutrun to help me with my smoking but it was turned
down. My Doc gave me some sample packs and it worked for the smoking and
also I felt happy and my friends noticed a positive change in me. I
talked to my insurance provider and was told nothing for mental health
is covered and because my plan is a state plan as long as I am on it
won't matter who admisters the plan. This just adds to the problem.

You can enter your local Mental Health programs; they do have sliding
scale as far as far
as payment goes. Also, many drug companies are now working with
patients who cannot
afford their medications out of pocket.
Remember, therapy with medications *is* the treatment of choice for
uni- or bipolar individuals.
Franny

Post by TC
All, I know is I want to be happy. I don't want to cry when I get a
touch of happiness.
I have been searching the Internet the last few days and I am learning
more about depression (and thinking that I really do suffer) and that
Meds and theorpy are the way to go but that does me no good at this time
since I can't cover the cost out of pocket. I was thinking a support
group might be the way to go for now. I figure I can't be alone in this
but there don't seem to be any in my area.
I'm at a loss. I just want help. I want to feel and be happy again and
not have my friendships stressed. Can someone out there please help me.
At least point me in the right direction.
Please help . . .

[Franny]

Post by TC
Hello,
I believe I suffer from depression. Unfortunately, my insurance doesn't
cover anything mental health related. So, I don't know what or how to
take care of myself. I'm afraid to talk to my Doc or talk to my state or
county mental health offices. But I'm at my wits end. I am now seeing
what this is doing to myself and what it is doing to others in my life
and I really want help. Ideally, I want therapy and meds but I will
settle just for meds.
The way I found out my insurance won't cover mental health was my Doc
wanted to give Welbutrun to help me with my smoking but it was turned
down. My Doc gave me some sample packs and it worked for the smoking and
also I felt happy and my friends noticed a positive change in me. I
talked to my insurance provider and was told nothing for mental health
is covered and because my plan is a state plan as long as I am on it
won't matter who admisters the plan. This just adds to the problem.

You can enter your local Mental Health programs; they do have sliding
scale as far as far
as payment goes. Also, many drug companies are now working with
patients who cannot
afford their medications out of pocket.
Remember, therapy with medications *is* the treatment of choice for
uni- or bipolar individuals.
Franny

Post by TC
All, I know is I want to be happy. I don't want to cry when I get a
touch of happiness.
I have been searching the Internet the last few days and I am learning
more about depression (and thinking that I really do suffer) and that
Meds and theorpy are the way to go but that does me no good at this time
since I can't cover the cost out of pocket. I was thinking a support
group might be the way to go for now. I figure I can't be alone in this
but there don't seem to be any in my area.
I'm at a loss. I just want help. I want to feel and be happy again and
not have my friendships stressed. Can someone out there please help me.
At least point me in the right direction.
Please help . . .

[Henry]

Franny

The advice above is right. Also I suggest DBSAlliance.org
That is the Depression and bipolar support alliance
They have support groups where you could share and get some positive
feedback.
See if they have groups in your area.

I faced that same problem in the 70's and it was really tough. I found
a counselor who would accept a sliding fee scale but even that was too
much expense for me. If your family doctor will prescribe, check with
pharmacutical companies for free meds.

Good luck

Henry, DBSA President Humboldt County Chapter
Eureka, Ca.

[TC]

Post by Franny
Franny
The advice above is right. Also I suggest DBSAlliance.org
That is the Depression and bipolar support alliance
They have support groups where you could share and get some positive
feedback.
See if they have groups in your area.
I faced that same problem in the 70's and it was really tough. I found
a counselor who would accept a sliding fee scale but even that was too
much expense for me. If your family doctor will prescribe, check with
pharmacutical companies for free meds.
Good luck
Henry, DBSA President Humboldt County Chapter
Eureka, Ca.

I was looking at the DBSAlliance.org site unfortently the closet group
to me is about 1.5hours away :( I haven't thrown the idea out but it's
just not high on my list anymore. Actually, it use to be the top of my list.

How do you go about getting free meds from pharmaceutical companies?

One last question . . . Well, maybe not.

What's the best way to approach this subject with my doctor or other
possible sources of help. I'm scared of possible adverse affects.

[Henry]

Post by Franny
Franny
Good luck

Have you looked at Nami.org ? They also have groups in some locales.

Post by Franny
Henry, DBSA President Humboldt County Chapter
Eureka, Ca.

[Nom dePlume]

Post by TC
Hello,
I believe I suffer from depression. Unfortunately, my insurance
doesn't cover anything mental health related. So, I don't know what
or how to take care of myself. I'm afraid to talk to my Doc or talk
to my state or county mental health offices. But I'm at my wits end.
I am now seeing what this is doing to myself and what it is doing to
others in my life and I really want help. Ideally, I want therapy
and meds but I will settle just for meds.
The way I found out my insurance won't cover mental health was my
Doc wanted to give Welbutrun to help me with my smoking but it was
turned down. My Doc gave me some sample packs and it worked for the
smoking and also I felt happy and my friends noticed a positive
change in me. I talked to my insurance provider and was told nothing
for mental health is covered and because my plan is a state plan as
long as I am on it won't matter who admisters the plan. This just
adds to the problem.
All, I know is I want to be happy. I don't want to cry when I get a
touch of happiness.
I have been searching the Internet the last few days and I am
learning more about depression (and thinking that I really do
suffer) and that Meds and theorpy are the way to go but that does me
no good at this time since I can't cover the cost out of pocket. I
was thinking a support group might be the way to go for now. I
figure I can't be alone in this but there don't seem to be any in my
area.
I'm at a loss. I just want help. I want to feel and be happy again
and not have my friendships stressed. Can someone out there please
help me. At least point me in the right direction.
Please help . . .

Try this Web site, from the manufacturer of Wellbutrin
(GlaxoSmithKline), for inexpensive ways to get Wellbutrin and other
medications from this company. Other companies that produce
antidepressants often offer similar programs. I'm suggesting this site
in particular because of your positive response to Wellbutrin.

http://www.gskforyou.com/

[TC]

Post by Nom dePlume

Post by TC
Hello,
I believe I suffer from depression. Unfortunately, my insurance
doesn't cover anything mental health related. So, I don't know what
or how to take care of myself. I'm afraid to talk to my Doc or talk
to my state or county mental health offices. But I'm at my wits end.
I am now seeing what this is doing to myself and what it is doing to
others in my life and I really want help. Ideally, I want therapy
and meds but I will settle just for meds.
The way I found out my insurance won't cover mental health was my
Doc wanted to give Welbutrun to help me with my smoking but it was
turned down. My Doc gave me some sample packs and it worked for the
smoking and also I felt happy and my friends noticed a positive
change in me. I talked to my insurance provider and was told nothing
for mental health is covered and because my plan is a state plan as
long as I am on it won't matter who admisters the plan. This just
adds to the problem.
All, I know is I want to be happy. I don't want to cry when I get a
touch of happiness.
I have been searching the Internet the last few days and I am
learning more about depression (and thinking that I really do
suffer) and that Meds and theorpy are the way to go but that does me
no good at this time since I can't cover the cost out of pocket. I
was thinking a support group might be the way to go for now. I
figure I can't be alone in this but there don't seem to be any in my
area.
I'm at a loss. I just want help. I want to feel and be happy again
and not have my friendships stressed. Can someone out there please
help me. At least point me in the right direction.
Please help . . .

Try this Web site, from the manufacturer of Wellbutrin
(GlaxoSmithKline), for inexpensive ways to get Wellbutrin and other
medications from this company. Other companies that produce
antidepressants often offer similar programs. I'm suggesting this site
in particular because of your positive response to Wellbutrin.
http://www.gskforyou.com

Thank you for the link. While, I'm not 100% if I qualify due to possible
fine print it gives me some direct questions. At least I'm starting to
feel like I am getting a foot hold on something. I still have some fears
and hurdles ahead before I can get "better".

Thank you

[p***@hotmail.com]

Post by TC
Hello,
I believe I suffer from depression. Unfortunately, my insurance doesn't
cover anything mental health related. So, I don't know what or how to
take care of myself. I'm afraid to talk to my Doc or talk to my state or
county mental health offices. But I'm at my wits end. I am now seeing
what this is doing to myself and what it is doing to others in my life
and I really want help. Ideally, I want therapy and meds but I will
settle just for meds.
The way I found out my insurance won't cover mental health was my Doc
wanted to give Welbutrun to help me with my smoking but it was turned
down. My Doc gave me some sample packs and it worked for the smoking and
also I felt happy and my friends noticed a positive change in me. I
talked to my insurance provider and was told nothing for mental health
is covered and because my plan is a state plan as long as I am on it
won't matter who admisters the plan. This just adds to the problem.
All, I know is I want to be happy. I don't want to cry when I get a
touch of happiness.
I have been searching the Internet the last few days and I am learning
more about depression (and thinking that I really do suffer) and that
Meds and theorpy are the way to go but that does me no good at this time
since I can't cover the cost out of pocket. I was thinking a support
group might be the way to go for now. I figure I can't be alone in this
but there don't seem to be any in my area.
I'm at a loss. I just want help. I want to feel and be happy again and
not have my friendships stressed. Can someone out there please help me.
At least point me in the right direction.
Please help . . .