2006-12-08 06:40:34 · 8 answers · asked by lifesong0622 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I am 22 years old by the way.....
2006-12-08 06:40:55 · update #1
I'm in the same financial trouble as you, plus I was hopitalized for ten days a few months ago so I have bills up the ***. I don't know what state u live in, but I'm sure that there are clinics that work on a sliding scale. I know everyone is pushing for you to reach out to your family. If you have that type of family relationship, great, do it. If you are a student then I bet your school has some type of counseling center or info on one. You could also find a school in your area that offers a masters program in psyc. These schools usual offer low charge clinics. There are always the hotlines, they usually know where sliding scale clinics are and most support groups are free. Last but not least there is the department of human resources. You can find your states site on the web. They usually have information and links for mental health.
2006-12-12 15:30:30 · answer #1 · answered by ragtad 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look up Catholic Charities Behavioral Healthcare Services in your area - they have liscenced therapists and interns who can provide psychotherapy and other referrals on a sliding scale (thats based on your income and if your income is 0 you might be able to talk them into a 15.oo per session fee if its really all you can afford and you really need help) and its private and confidential (your parents dont need to know your going - your 22!!). Also, dont be scared by the Catholic thing - the therapists provide psychotherapy that has nothing to do with religon at all if thats what you want. (they can include discussions about religon if you want too - its up to you - just like if you went anywhere else). I know because Im a therapist myself. Oh and they can provide referrals to a psychiatrist for a possible antidepressant that might help with the cutting...
2006-12-08 06:52:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not telling your family is bad. They need to know so they can help you. You can't do this by yourself....you WILL need their love and support while you are in recovery.
If you are low income and have no insurance, then contact your county's department of social services. They will have a mental health agency---they will get you in to see a doctor.
If you are still self-harming...you REALLY should go to the ER. That would get you seen right away. Don't you want to stop doing this to yourself?
2006-12-08 06:45:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
you can get some help just the way you did just now buy talking about it talk to some good friends and pen pals if it gets too serious tell your family , thats what family is for god bless and good luck
2006-12-08 06:50:20 · answer #4 · answered by travis s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to tell your family, and at least give them the chance to help you. You can't - and shouldn't have to - go through this alone, you need to let the people who love you help you get better. I know it's hard, my son is bipolar and I wouldn't wish it on anybody, but at least he knows that we love him no matter what.
2006-12-08 06:50:02 · answer #5 · answered by woodlands127 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
call 1800 dont cut. try metanoia.org and asktheinternettherapist.com. nolongerlonely.com is cool. talk to me dogmicjoe@yahoo.com
2006-12-08 12:46:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not your fault!!! Your family will understand and want to get you help. Tell someone! Please!!
2006-12-08 06:50:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋