Most of my life i have had a mild depression, I also have issues with forming close intimate relationships. I really need to talk to someone about this, but have no money. What do i do?
2006-07-10 13:21:43 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Call the National Alliance of Mental Health. You can find your local office by using this link:
http://www.nami.org/Template.cfm?Section=Your_Local_NAMI&Template=/CustomSource/AffiliateFinder.cfm
2006-07-10 16:38:18 · answer #1 · answered by raysny 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you belong to a church? I have needed to talk to someone before too. At school a counselor, is usually someone to talk to also. Sometimes an older relative can help too. Don't be afraid, older people have just about heard everything. There's nothing too shocking to them, so fire away. If that doesn't help. Read up on it. I had a friend who subscribed to psychology magazine for years, he had way more problems than you have mentioned. He's well adjusted and has been happily married for over 20 years. Never give up on life. Your too precious!
2006-07-10 20:34:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most cities have clinics and/or hotlines that you may be able to contact for help free of charge. There is also a population of doctors that do pro-bono work, but these can be more difficult to find. (If you do find one, please, make sure s/he has a PhD in psychology, or is a psychiatrist with an MD!)
Check your local phonebook or try yellowpages.com and whitepages.com to seek out clinics and/or hotlines. Also, if you are insured, some plans will cover mental health treatment.
Good luck!
2006-07-10 20:26:29 · answer #3 · answered by PsychoBabble 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The phone book is a great place to start.. there is a section in the front of most books that can direct you to appropriate "county" help lines and facilites. Although you may not qualify for there programs, they can and will direct you to a great source.
2006-07-10 20:56:22 · answer #4 · answered by BeezKneez 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the cause of your depression, lots of support groups/individual therapy exist such as free ones for childhood and adult sexual abuse, cancer survivors/caregivers, bipolar disorder through nami, etc. Check some local newspapers or crisis centers.
2006-07-11 00:26:23 · answer #5 · answered by catzrme 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are places in the area that are funded by the local government that will charge you what you can afford. Check in the phone book or get your general practitioner to refer you. Good luck.
2006-07-10 20:25:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many county mental health clinics offer services based on a sliding fee scale, at least they do here in the U.S.
2006-07-10 20:26:28 · answer #7 · answered by Speedo Inspector 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try AA. It is a design for living that really works and no it is not just for borachos (drunks). Give it a try
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2006-07-11 15:11:09 · answer #8 · answered by twhoodoo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most communities have some kind of center for mental health with low cost or no cost treatment
2006-07-10 21:09:11 · answer #9 · answered by Fire Storm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call your local mental health association and see if they have free or sliding scale fees.
2006-07-10 20:25:26 · answer #10 · answered by Starr 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋