My father in-law just passed away, I have a semi debilitating disease and have nowhere to turn. I have been in and out of the mental health system since I was 17 and am now 47. I have been well as far as depression goes for about five years but some things are just really wearing me down. My health insurance covers such a minuscle amount for mental/emotional care and then only for so many visits. My wife gets upset when I say anything about how I feel because she doesn't want to go through "this" again. I have to sneak around behind her back to try and get any help. My Main health care provider put me on some antidepressants and when she found out she absolutely threw a fit and said we could not afford additional medications. I just need an understanding friend that will help me to work through this before something bad happens. Please help if you can, I'm begging.
2007-02-16 00:47:18 · 14 answers · asked by antonyguido@sbcglobal.net 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
if you are looking for affordable psychiatric help i would turn to catholic charities, lutheran charities, or jewish charities.. if you type any of these into google you will come back with plenty of information that will lead you to finding your nearest facility that can help you get quality care at an affordable price.. they will look at your income, insurance, and then determine how much your out-of-pocket expense will be
2007-02-16 00:59:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your wife might be going through a hard time too--if it's your father in law who passed away, he must have been her father.
Try calling hospitals and social services agencies. If there is a state mental health hospital in your area call them. They might be able to give you some ideas. You might be eligible for Medicaid.
I have been treated for depression for about 20 years and I also work for a state mental health agency in Missouri.
2007-02-21 20:12:18 · answer #2 · answered by majnun99 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are places you can go where you should be able to get free counseling in your town. Check with your local health department they should be able to tell you where you can go for free counseling. You need to go if for nothing else yourself, you are failing to see that you are IMPORTANT and you are loosing your identity. By listening to your controlling wife who is telling you basically when and how high you can jump. She is contributing to the problem you may not want to admit it or you cant see it, but its true. So do this for yourself go get the help you deserve you will feel better about yourself. Good Luck
2007-02-24 08:17:50 · answer #3 · answered by rottenkid4560 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people require antidepressant medication and maybe your wife just does not understand this. You need to stay in close contact with your doctor and follow his instructions. Keep him informed of how your feel. Focus on getting better. After you start feeling better you can deal with your wife. (she sounds like she might need medication herself :)
2007-02-22 21:29:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are a veteran go to your nearest VA hospital.
They don't put a "limit" on how long it takes to treat you.
I go to the VA and I feel the care I get there is excellent.
It is a teaching hospital for the University of Wisconsin and Marquette college, two very fine schools,.
Good luck.
2007-02-23 10:48:08 · answer #5 · answered by myhous99 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we're close to the same age.from me to you. alot of your problems stems from your marriage. just from what you have said here. she is self centered. you cannot deal with depression on your own. have you tried mental health. what kind of anti depressants are you taking. you can im me or email me anytime. sometimes just having someone to talk to whether you have ever met them or not. sometimes its better if you have never met. just a sranger. as long as they will listen to you. and that is what i am. i might be able to help you but maybe i cannot. but its worth a try. if you like im here 24/7 just about.take care
2007-02-24 08:43:29 · answer #6 · answered by duc602 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sounds as if your wife is your problem. Seriously, get help.
A lot of mental health problems can be solved by having someone who understands to talk to. Also, there are lots of
free medical clinics who will help with your medications if you
will let them know you have a money problem. Good Luck.
2007-02-16 08:58:57 · answer #7 · answered by dgreer58 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont rely on your wife right now..as she has lost her father...perhaps it would be better to talk with some one outside the family...like a priest...even if you arnt religious they have good skills for helping people ....ask at your local hospital if they have a free counselling service or even a mens group...look in the phone books for organisations that you may turn to that wont cost...and keep on the meds....
2007-02-23 08:28:48 · answer #8 · answered by loulou 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try the following websites, to help you learn how to help yourself: www.depression.com/- and www.relax7.com/7.php and view the blogs of Shan Eris on "tackling depression" at www.myspace.com (http://www.myspace.com/7087317) You can also join groups of those like you, either in person, or online at myspace; groups or Yahoo; groups or Google; groups, maybe exchanging phone numbers, as well. http://www.livinglifetothefull.com/elearning (.com/elearning) is worth a look, too.
2007-02-16 09:47:35 · answer #9 · answered by CLICKHEREx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that a proper diagnosis by a physician, medication, and therapy is the best way to help depression.
2007-02-24 08:17:20 · answer #10 · answered by sirs 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋