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Emily if you have posted enough pvt. Msg me,
if not my email is. [email protected]
Yes, but unfortunately, she is a general practitioner and is not very familiar with my diagnoses. She's referred me to a psychiatrist, but my insurance will not pay. I was an inpatient at a mental facility when I was diagnosed, so the doctor I saw there ordered all of my meds...she simply ordered them regularly for me. She's a wonderful doctor, but I am in dyer need of psych help. I live in fear of losing my job, and that is unacceptable.
Yes, but unfortunately, she is a general practitioner and is not very familiar with my diagnoses. She's referred me to a psychiatrist, but my insurance will not pay. I was an inpatient at a mental facility when I was diagnosed, so the doctor I saw there ordered all of my meds...she simply ordered them regularly for me. She's a wonderful doctor, but I am in dyer need of psych help. I live in fear of losing my job, and that is unacceptable.
Try your state or county mental health agencies they often have sliding scale fees for counseling and medication management. If in a recently diagnosed & discharged state nearing crisis you may be eligible for a rapid intake. If nothing else they may have a warm line in the interim for you to talk with someone who understands. Sadly though there is great need access to mental health resources is often limited or fraught with barriers.
Knowing you need help is one step towards health, healing & stability.
Does your insurance at least cover the medications you take or might need? Does insurance cover lab levels of drugs should you need monitoring for example lithium levels (should you need it)?
Good luck to you
Go see a psych and always take your medicine. Never get off your meds no matter how well you feel. That's what I do and it works.
OP has posted that she has no coverage or funds for a psychiatrist, and that her current medication regimen is inadequate. While she certainly shouldn't stop her current medications, she needs a different plan of care.
Prisnur04
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I am a correctional nurse (LVN) who has been diagnosed with Rapid Cycling Bipolar Disorder and Borderline Personality. My last stay in a mental hospital was in June. I feel that my medication is not helping me, though I take it exactly as I should. I was in a hypomanic state after I was released from the hospital, but now I've sunk back down into severe depression, thoughts of worthlessness, and yes, self-harm. My insurance does not cover mental health care and My inpatient bills are outlandish. I do not know where to turn. This is affecting my ability to do my job effectively, and it may be affecting my life as well...
Suffering in Texas...Emily