Sorry I've been loopy for so many years...UPDATE: still no benifits

[cyber-sibes]

I could tap into Chad's meds, but the problem is, what if they put me on other stuff & its taking more pils away from Chad & he needs everyone too.

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?

[king2005]

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?

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.

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.

[cyber-sibes]

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!

[lizbud]

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.

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.

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.

[cassiesmom]

Cassiesmom- correct me if I am wrong- but a mental situation is NOT considered a " pre-existing" condition is it? Considering its not predictable etc.. Also- a panic disorder- can be caused temporarily ... Also- you are totally right about the b complex helping tremendously. When I was going through all those hormone changes, my doctor told me to take it too. ( As well as you.. lol). I could tell if I didnt take it- it sure did help.

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.

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.

[king2005]

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!

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).

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.

[Queen of Poop]

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.

[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.

I'm in Canada, not the USA, we don't have this insurance you guys have. Ours is different.

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.

[king2005]

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.

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'll look into B & C. Then I'll get Chad to start taking it too

[CathyBogart]

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*

[king2005]

*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.

[PJ's Mom]

That thread was closed. Don't drag it in here.

Jess, take your meds!!

[Suki Wingy]

I really hope it helps. I kinda know what you're talking about but with me it's more mild and isolated.

[mike001]

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.

[king2005]

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.