I have depression anxiety mixed with a little post partum depression and I am prescribed Paxil CR. I can't afford my meds and i can't get govt assistance we make just a little over the monthly income guidelines. I am so afraid my marrige is going to end...I can't have too many happy days. I have half and half days. I flip easy and my husband doesn't help any. He is a very outwardly unemotional person. He won't talk to me. He doesn't understand and refuses to. He does think the meds help though. I don't know what to do. I feel like I am going to "ruin" my kids by being so upset. Help please!
2006-11-01 23:34:04 · 14 answers · asked by Erin L 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Is there anything that makes you happy?.. painting, pottery etc?.. As far as your prescriptions go, wal-mart has 4 dollar prescriptions(for a month supply), you could ask your doctor to prescribe a drug that they carry..
2006-11-01 23:42:32 · answer #1 · answered by david n 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Seriously consider some form of exercise. This will improve your mood, as well as your health.
2. Develop a network of friends. Whether they are from your gym, or your church, or from your neighborhood, friends can be an invaluable source of support.
3. Develop a hobbie or fun night. Bingo; bowling; watching movies; something. You must have a time to yourself where you let your guard down & laugh & relax.
4. Consider a family night. Do things together.
5. Start dating your husband again. Put little encouraging notes in his lunch, or under his pillow. Buy some flavored lubricant & invite him into the bathroom while you draw up a bath.
6. Buy the book "Love Languages". I'm not going into detail here, but it will help you & your spouse understand each other. It's a very good book.
7. When you wake up, CHOOSE to be positive that day. Life is a series of choices. You can choose to be happy or sad. Look for the good in everyone & everything, & make this a habit. Positive people attract positive people.
2006-11-01 23:52:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to the doctor that prescribed your medication. Let them know that you cannot afford the prescription and ask if they can provide you with samples. Drug companies give the doctors tons of samples everyday to distribute to patients. Most of the time you have to ask. Also consider getting a prescription for the generic drug for Paxil. It is much less expensive and you could also get assistance from the manufacturer of that drug. It also sounds as if you need some counseling or therapy. Again talk to your doctor. They should be able to point out free services in your area, then get going and make an appointment. You and your family deserve to be happy and healthy!
2006-11-01 23:50:53 · answer #3 · answered by bugged 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How awful for your husband not to support you. A typical man for sure. I also am depressed and my husband is clueless to it all. Stand up for yourself, admit your issues, and confront your husband that you NEED his support. If he still doesn't get it, then go to counseling and find out what can be done. I know you probably can't afford counselling, but there are plenty of "non profit " organizations that can help you get strong. You just have to do a little research but in the long haul it will pay off
Good luck and talk to your husband, men are unemotional by nature and don't understand until we explain in full detail DIRECTLY what is going on ......
Good luck
2006-11-02 00:41:11 · answer #4 · answered by Kay M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried contacting the pharmaceutical manufacturer? They have programs to assist people who cannot afford to pay for the medication. Do you also see a therapist? Such a professional would be able to assist and support you and your husband in coping with your problem.
2006-11-01 23:39:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sorry to hear about that. It sucks that you can't afford the help you need. I ran across this site one day that says you can get a free drug discount card, but I don't really know what it is all about. Hopefully it is something that could help you out.
2006-11-01 23:37:45 · answer #6 · answered by 81% Naughty, 19% Nice 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you must attempt to take care of you then worry about spouse and kids- call therapists in your area and explain situation they will have contacts that might be able to help you--there is as last resort voluntary commitment to "hospital" to get meds be diagnosed and then leave when YOU want-problem is spouse sounds very unsupportive also attempt pastor for help with money issues i will pray for you-please do something!
2006-11-01 23:50:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
most of the major drug companies offer medication free of charge if you cannot afford it
ask your doctor how to apply or contact the drug company directly to find out how too get your meds free
there are commercials on t.v. that advertise this information
that is where i saw it
2006-11-02 00:21:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drink water regularly... dehydration is a factor in depression.
As for your anxiety, daily meditation creates a natural composure and calmness.
2006-11-02 00:46:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a lot of drug manufactures have plans for people that can't afford their med's you might try contacting them they should be able to help
2006-11-01 23:40:44 · answer #10 · answered by geezerrex 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋