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[JoeBradley]

I'm always confused at God for this. I can't afford health insurance. I've been diagnosed with bi-polar multiple times, and have always been on the verge of killing myself when not on medication. I was hospitalized last year and put on Seroquel and Cymbalta; which I was getting through community mental health. It helped a lot. But after six months they told me I don't qualify any longer to get my meds through them. So, until I can afford the pills on my own (which isn't likely in the near future), I'm out of luck. But here's what I don't get? God is supposed to provide for us when we ask for it. I'm trying to cope with my depression while off my meds, but it isn't working. Didn't God give us everything we need to survive when we were born? So, why can't I get through this without medication? Why can't I just be normal?

 

[Criada]

I think it's a question we all ask... taking meds for mental health problems seems somehow like an admission that we can't deal with life properly.
But really, it isn't... no one condemns diabetics for needing insulin. It's no different when your brain is the part that is malfunctioning.

As for getting the meds, I don't really understand the US system. Is there anyone you can apply to for help?

I am praying for you, brother... for provision of all you need, and for peace.

 

[the.Sheepdog]

the drug manufacturers will give the meds free if you cannot afford them and have a prescription. Which drug companies are doing this I dont know. I have to leave to go to the hospital but when I get back I will research this if someone doesnt in the mean time.

 

[miss-a]

I was able to get a med free for a year. What I did was go on line. They call them "patient assistance programs" usually. It's best to know the manufacturer of your med. Then you could put in your browser the manufacturer's name, the drug name and then patient assistance program. Mine had an application I could print out, fill out and send with proof of income. Then they sent a letter telling me I qualified and enclosed a card, like a credit card. I called the phaarmacy and asked if they would accept it and they were fine with it. I brought it in, with the prescription, and things went very smoothly. The card is good for 12 refills. I noticed that some drugs do it this way. Others require you to reapply every ninety days.

I hope that helps.
Blessings, A

 

[plumsink]

If it is a handicapping illness, you should be able to qualify for medicare, medicaid, something like that. Which it sounds pretty debilitating.

It is a fallen world, no question about that. Can be a very dark place, people have terrible problems. Why that is, is something that people debate. "If God is good, why does the world suck basically?" Different people answer that question differently. I do believe that our present sufferings are not to be compared to the hope we have in God.

 

[Miss Elly]

I'm always confused at God for this. I can't afford health insurance. I've been diagnosed with bi-polar multiple times, and have always been on the verge of killing myself when not on medication. I was hospitalized last year and put on Seroquel and Cymbalta; which I was getting through community mental health. It helped a lot. But after six months they told me I don't qualify any longer to get my meds through them. So, until I can afford the pills on my own (which isn't likely in the near future), I'm out of luck. But here's what I don't get? God is supposed to provide for us when we ask for it. I'm trying to cope with my depression while off my meds, but it isn't working. Didn't God give us everything we need to survive when we were born? So, why can't I get through this without medication? Why can't I just be normal?

Can you take a generic brand? They're about $4.00 for each script at Wal-Mart. Will pray for you for God to supply the need.