Medication, Money, and Moving

[IvyWitch]

These are the three deadly M's I'm dealing with right now, and I really don't know what to do. I am very depressed and I'm supposed to be on medication for it. I didn't have the money to pay for it, so I got samples from my doctor. But, the pills started to make me sick after about a month of taking it so I stopped which was a bad move because now I'm going through withdrawl. I'm afraid to go back to my doctor because I'm moving in a few weeks and I don't know how long it will be before I can see a doctor up there (insurance issues). I stopped taking it a little over two weeks ago and it's just getting worse by the day. I don't even feel like I can just go back on it because I don't have the "starter" pills, only te 75mg pills.

I just really don't know what to do with myself at this point....I feel like I should just wait it out and see what happens and just be apathetic and numb until I can see a doctor when I move next month, but I don't want to live this way. It's getting to the point where I could just sleep all day and not do any work. I've already handed in a paper two days late because I didn't care and my house is falling apart. And as much as it enrages me that I am living like this, I can't get motivated to do anything about it....I feel like I need the pills, but at the same time I'm afraid of being sick again, and it makes me upset that I'm dependant on them. :ack:

[Scarlettvixen]

:hugz:
hun i have no advise to give you
but just letting u know someone cares!

[Lady RedHawk]

These are the three deadly M's I'm dealing with right now, and I really don't know what to do. I am very depressed and I'm supposed to be on medication for it. I didn't have the money to pay for it, so I got samples from my doctor. But, the pills started to make me sick after about a month of taking it so I stopped which was a bad move because now I'm going through withdrawl. I'm afraid to go back to my doctor because I'm moving in a few weeks and I don't know how long it will be before I can see a doctor up there (insurance issues). I stopped taking it a little over two weeks ago and it's just getting worse by the day. I don't even feel like I can just go back on it because I don't have the "starter" pills, only te 75mg pills.

I just really don't know what to do with myself at this point....I feel like I should just wait it out and see what happens and just be apathetic and numb until I can see a doctor when I move next month, but I don't want to live this way. It's getting to the point where I could just sleep all day and not do any work. I've already handed in a paper two days late because I didn't care and my house is falling apart. And as much as it enrages me that I am living like this, I can't get motivated to do anything about it....I feel like I need the pills, but at the same time I'm afraid of being sick again, and it makes me upset that I'm dependant on them. :ack:

Ivy,

I can understand what you are going through. I am also on medication for depression. I take Welbutrin XL. Don't be afraid to call your doctor. That's what they are there for. If the meds make you ill, then he can change them. There is more than one out there. I started out on Serzone. That made me an insomniac. I didn't sleep for almost a week. Had to come off those fast. Be careful about coming off those things. If you are having withdrawl symptoms then you need to call your doctor or go to the hospital. That can be a dangerous situation.

As for paying for them, is there a mental health clinic where you are or can your doctor recommend one? Often they have programs for those who are not financially able to pay the $150 a month for the meds they need. These programs either allow you to get the meds at a substantially reduced rate or free if you meet certain requirements. I am in one of those programs. If your doctor is unaware of these type programs then call the department of welfare in your area. They can point you in the right direction or give you to someone who can.

Let me know if I can help you any more.

[Brighid's Seeker]

These are the three deadly M's I'm dealing with right now, and I really don't know what to do. I am very depressed and I'm supposed to be on medication for it. I didn't have the money to pay for it, so I got samples from my doctor. But, the pills started to make me sick after about a month of taking it so I stopped which was a bad move because now I'm going through withdrawl. I'm afraid to go back to my doctor because I'm moving in a few weeks and I don't know how long it will be before I can see a doctor up there (insurance issues). I stopped taking it a little over two weeks ago and it's just getting worse by the day. I don't even feel like I can just go back on it because I don't have the "starter" pills, only te 75mg pills.

I just really don't know what to do with myself at this point....I feel like I should just wait it out and see what happens and just be apathetic and numb until I can see a doctor when I move next month, but I don't want to live this way. It's getting to the point where I could just sleep all day and not do any work. I've already handed in a paper two days late because I didn't care and my house is falling apart. And as much as it enrages me that I am living like this, I can't get motivated to do anything about it....I feel like I need the pills, but at the same time I'm afraid of being sick again, and it makes me upset that I'm dependant on them. :ack:


Also a lot of the drug companies will give you free medication if you meet certain requirements. Your doctor will only need to fill out a form and they will see that you get what you need.