Definitly not a good idea. There are programs from pharmaceutical companies to help with medicine costs, as mentioned. Google for them and go there first. Good luck, insurance can be a nightmare. I fully understand why you don't want it on your med records, but isn't the diagnosis already in your records? Unless this is a really recent thing, who diagnosed you?Quote:
Originally Posted by king2005
It is & isn't in my records. I've gone in wondering why my heart hurts so much & I cannot breath in or out from the pain. They said its anxiety & I have to live with it. So no meds were required.Quote:
Originally Posted by cyber-sibes
I had a break down a few years back & had to take 2 weeks off (dr. wanted more, but my situation was gonna be different, so 2 weeks was all I needed). & nothing was given to me.
The second I get a prescription for a long term drug, is when the company isn't going to cover it for me.
There is no insurance here in Canada, so I cannot comment on that.
When we get health benifits for any company our meds are 100% covered. We don't pay anything here, or atleast in this province anyways.
It sounds like its more a problem with brain chemistry than situational. (not that I'm an expert, just sounds like it) You shouldn't have to live with this level of anxiety, I hope you are able to get on meds soon, they'll really help. Will keep you in my prayers!
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Originally Posted by king2005
I really don't understand. If you get insurance, are you saying that they
do not cover mental health issues? Anxiety is often treated with meds, if
only for a short time. It's wrong to tell you you just have to live with it
with no help at all.
You know, I'm not absolutely sure. I'd have to check with underwriting. I just don't want that administrative sort of thing to be a hindrance to King2005 getting the coverage she needs.Quote:
Originally Posted by borzoimom
About the B complex - I talked to the pharmacologist at CVS. She suggested a combination vitamin tablet of B complex with C. Several people in our office have had bad colds over the past couple months, and C is thought to support the immune system. So I went ahead and bought it.
I know its a chemical imballancement more then anything else. Only extreame situations give me really bad Anxiety attacks.. I'll list the only one that has ever given me a 10-10... Spousal abuse (Verbal, Physical, & Mentally).. thats a 10-10.. nothing I have to really worry about now, as I'm single & well not overly interested in dating, not saying I wont, but ya, its more then likely not gonna happen. I'm also happy & more then welcomed to stay with Chad & Andrew. (everything is 100% normal with Chad, I'm sooo thrilled to have him back).Quote:
Originally Posted by cyber-sibes
I tried talking to Dr.s in the past & they all brushed me off :( I'm going back years ago. Then when it started to get worse I gave up hope on getting help, as it was useless in my eyes.. As the only help I got was to deal with it. So I have tried. Now my friends are complaining so I know it has to be bad.
In the short term, could you try some Rescue Remedy to help calm you down. While it might not fix the problem it might alleviate some of your symptoms.
I'm in Canada, not the USA, we don't have this insurance you guys have. Ours is different.Quote:
Originally Posted by lizbud
If I was given a company when I started working, then the company would cover prior things.. But because I'm not, i'm a contractor i get the poop deal.
I could go with a nother company that allows that, but the monthly cost would be higher & well, I can just bairly afford the cheap company I picked.
I'll look into B & C. Then I'll get Chad to start taking it tooQuote:
Originally Posted by cassiesmom
I've had the joys of being sick while waiting for US insurance companies to come through with their paperwork and such, so I know how much fun that is. I'm Bi-polar, and I can tell you certainly that once I had my meds tweaked to the correct amount it made a world of difference.
Only problem now is if I miss a dose (like last night) I wake up with a wicked headache. *scowl*
*shakes finger* don't forget your meds...
I'm going to find it interesting taking the meds. I had to stop taking Cyclen21 cause I would miss several days, if not whole weekends & I was on it for 5yrs at that time. I'm hoping its only going to be once a day & the same stuff Chad is on, cause then we can take it at the same time & make sure we've each taken it. + if we go out or something & one forgets to bring their meds, we can share.
That thread was closed. Don't drag it in here.
Jess, take your meds!! :D
I really hope it helps. I kinda know what you're talking about but with me it's more mild and isolated.
KING---If you're in Canada, you can apply for medical coverage from the trillium plan. I don't quite know how it works, but I know a family that gets their meds from this program.
I'm really sorry to hear about your trouble, but congratulations on recognizing that you do need help, that's the first big step. Everyone seems to need help of some kind at different times in their lives, I hope you'll get back on track real quick. Borzoid is right, you can go to the emergency and they will probably give you a prescription until you can get help.
Good luck...will be cheering for you from home. :)
I googled "trillium plan canada" & found the site... I could be wrong but it looks like you have to be an employee to get the health benifits.Quote:
Originally Posted by mike001