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How do you get depression medication when you’re broke?
Question : How do you get depression medication when you’re broke?
I have not been diagnosed with depression. But I have been asking to go to the doctor for several years now to be checked for depression and my mom refused to take me or pay for any of this. (I basically know that I am, I guess I just need a professional’s assurance.) Now I’m 18 and have NO extra money whatsoever to go see a doctor, let alone pay for medication if diagnosed. I don’t know anything about insurance. Help!
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Answer by mr.tuf3
Oh stop it, your upsetting me now
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#2 written by LIz 1 year ago
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#3 written by vl2150 1 year ago
honestly medication isnt gona cure you in my opinion and one of the doctors ive seen about mine. there are natural ways that maybe cheaper or free id look into them
you arnt gona get free meds unless the country you are a citizen of has free health care like parts of northern Europe, Canada, Cuba. and some places if your on social security.
realistically your properly not gona get it free!
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#4 written by magnamamma 1 year ago
I don’t know if your are a female or a male, but I’d like to tell you a little secret that might give your mother the incentive to take you to a doctor for a full check-up. There has been a growing trend of young women having late teenage onset of thyroid problems. One of the symptoms is depression, and sometimes people are mistakenly put into the whole mental health system because the psychologist can only recognize what they know, which is depression, but it may be onset by other contributing physical factors. I know this because I suffered from depression (and other phobias…) for 20 years–and now with the correction of my hormone balance, I am a happy and well adjusted, full functioning participant in my community (I used to be a recluse…)
A recap: See the doctor, and tell h/er all of your symptoms (write them down beforehand…) Maybe you can get a full blood panel/evaluation and a full physical…and it always helps to chat with a counselor once and a while to eliminate the stress–it’s not so easy being a teen in this day. Take care and all the best to you and your family. -
#6 written by John V 1 year ago
call a pharmacy they might know about some drug company’s who will give you the medicine if you need it, with a prescription of course.there was an add on TV the other night about a drug company that will give you the medicine for free, maybe look on the Internet. talk with a doctor.I really don’t know. I wish I could help and say more real information good luck I wish you well. and the very best.OW.If you go to the hospital emergency room.and say your suicidal they have to help you,they will put you in a place for a while,not but about a week if you say your not suicidal any more. and give you medicine. and I am sure then you would get medicine.to take on a continuous basis.
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#7 written by cotopaximary 1 year ago
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If you are in the US…there is probably a county mental health clinic/department in your area. They work on a sliding scale, based on income. It’s worth checking into, it’s a good starting point. There are programs that can help you get the medication you need, but first things first. You should be evaluated by a mental health professional. Depression is a very serious illness, but it is treatable. Not getting you the help you need and are asking for borders on medical neglect.