This is about me (not cats)

[jenluckenbach]

I am about to go back into a depressive state.

I qualify for medication (zoloft) because of low income, but I still have no health insurance to pay for the visit to the doctor (psychiatrist). And they won't order the medicine unless I go in for an office visit. [catch 22]


I guess I will be going off the medicine and back to the old me.....and I HATE the old me.

Pardon me while I go cry my eyes out until I start gagging.

[DJFyrewolf36]

Don't you love how they can get away with not giving you your medication? My roomate is in the same situation...he needs a perscription...and qualifies for it but of course he can't get in to the proper doctor

I know all too well how much of a burden it is to live with cronic depression. A lot of people say "just get over it!" but it's difficult, if not impossible without help. Don't be ashamed to admit that either!

*HUGS* if you need to, PM me or IM me, I'm on Yahoo, MSN and AIM

AIM: djfyrewolf3642

MSN/Yahoo: [email protected]

[kittycats_delight]

You don't have to answer this if you don't want but what is the cost of a doctors visit so you can get the script for your meds?

I think that this is a case where PTers can help out. We love you Jen and I am sure there are enough of us that can toss in a couple of bucks for you to get your meds so you don't slip back into depression.

Please Jen if what I have asked or said bothers you let me know. I don't want you to be upset in any way.

[Craftlady]

Check with your regular family doctor. I know several people who have gotten their meds through family doctor. Their office calls are loads cheaper than specialist. Also, check with your public health department. They could refer you through their resources if the family doctor doesnt pan out. I'm betting family doctor will help.

[jenluckenbach]

Check with your regular family doctor

This is what I will be doing....

Thanks. I think I am calmed down now.

[emily_the_spoiled]

I am not sure about where you live, but there are community health clinics and counselling facilities that provide access to MD's on a sliding scale (based on your income). Maybe you can get your prescription that way????

[doolittleky]

Jen,
I suffer from chronic depression too. For years they tried a bunch of different anti depressants but none worked so the psychiatrist stopped seeing me because she knew i didn't have the money to be seeing her when bascially she jsut prescribed the meds for me and i was seeing a therapist. Anyway for years I wasn't on any meds for it and then when I went to my family docotr, who was new since mine had retired she noticed right off i needed to be on something and gave me samples to try. I didn't think they would help since i had tried so many before and nothing ever helped but lexapro helped. I do have insurance but still at times can't afford my meds so whenever i can't get them she gives me samples. One time she gave me enough samples to last 3 months. Please see your family doctor and explain the situation. I know what it is like to have to go off of them and it isn't pretty. Sometimes I get embaraased that i have to ask for samples but it beats being off your meds when you need them to function.

[luvofallhorses]

Jen,

You certainly aren't alone here. I suffer from chronic depression as well. It took years for them to get me on the right meds.(lamictal and sereoquel for anxiety and depression)....I truly hope they can find the right meds to help you cope with it. Having this isn't easy and we are all here for you. ((((((HUGS))))))

[catnapper]

Oh Jen.... hugs. I never got my meds through a therapist, always from my family doctor, who can treat depression and anxiety, etc. I hope your regular doctor can see you soon.

[tomkatzid]

Also, when you at your reg. Dr. you can ask for samples. FREE. You can get samples of lots of med's. for FREE, just by asking. An OBGYN can write that prescription too and they also have samples FREE.
Katz

[NoahsMommy]

My family doctor (an internist) prescribes my Celexa, so hopefully your family doctor can do the same.

Can you explain your situation and offer to make payments??

I don't want you going without the meds that make you happy and comfortable. If I can help, please let me know.

Hugs,
Kelly

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

{{{Hugs}}}

Jen, I'm so sorry you're feeling so low again. Hopefully the others' suggestions of going to the family doc instead of a psychiatrist will do the trick for you. It's just not right that you can get the meds but not the prescription.

[sandragonfly]

jen, - I'm glad you came here, knew pet talk would be pulling you with us! let us to. I understand sometimes (free) purr therapy isn't enough.. very difficult.

primary doctor could help you too. free samples mentioned above, depends on which county you are in!

will be thinking of you.. take care and stick around anyway! ((jen))

..gina & more furriends!!

[lady_zana]

Originally posted by emily_the_spoiled
I am not sure about where you live, but there are community health clinics and counselling facilities that provide access to MD's on a sliding scale (based on your income). Maybe you can get your prescription that way????

Yes, this is where I go, to a facility like this. I am on Zoloft too and get my medicine from Patient Assistance. I never see a doctor; instead I see a nurse practioner (I can't spell! Sorry!) If you would like to speak with me, please feel to PM me.

[Donnaj4962]

I know that I am new here, and I may be replying where I shouldn't be.... but please, take the advice of so many others about your family doctor, or a county clinic. Don't give up when one says no. You have to keep trying!

I take Effexor for anxiety and depression, and when I can't get my script filled (usually between paychecks!) due to lack of funds, I can tell the difference in my overall demeanor.... and it is not a pretty sight.

Please, Jen, try to get the prescription. I know there has to be some way that you can see a doc at a reduced rate or (even better) for free!