I recently discovered that I may have "Social Anxiety Disorder", and I would like to see a doctor about it. The problem is .. I don't have insurance, My dad was telling me that churches have free/cheap clinics you can visit. Are medications for these types of diseases avaliable through these clinics, or do they only provide medicines for sickness (ex. Flu/Cold/Allergies)? I know this may sound silly, but I am already scared to see a doctor about this, and would at least like to know that I'm not asking something stupid at this clinic...
2007-11-14 15:58:53 · 12 answers · asked by Squeakers 4 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I went to a hospital and showed proof of income and got close to free medical care and free samples of Zoloft for years!
My brother has no insurance and gets the same kind of meds for like 15.00a month. Go to a clinic or hospital
2007-11-14 16:03:34 · answer #1 · answered by MB-n-KC 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There should be some low-priced clinics that are subsidized by state health programs, they may reduce the cost of medical care if you have no insurance.
You might find some group therapy support groups also.
If you cannot do anything else, check online for some self-help books that might provide some skills and coping mechanisms. Some will have "homework" for you to do to get you through tough situations.
2007-11-14 16:21:00 · answer #2 · answered by ScSpec 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dude your on the same road as me :) Ive put up with it for all my life, i was pretty much born with it. Horrible feeling!! i can say social anxiety is the worse their is as social life is basically life isnt it lol ans its gotta be put to the max i got prescriptions, didnt really help me, helped me a bit but like.. .it was still their, the thing is it isnt really to do with mental health even your doctor may say otherwise, from my experience its just the way your life has been constucted or maybe you were just born with it. But i know the feeling, i can really understand. Sometimes, if the medicine doesnt work, then just say to yourself, "am i gonna let this stupid disorder control what and cannot do and experience" its just a deal with it thing :( :( sometimes it can be linked to the past! i have a friend who actually completely got rid of it. I would strongly recommend you get a prescription, and do as your doctor ses, as my social anxiety was very severe. Depending on yours, ask yourself "Is this affecting my life" "Am i coping" If you have a "no" then i would go and see the doctor, the pills can really settle it for a while. :) I learned to cope with it as i eventually found the pills didnt work and i completely just ignored it and concentrated on something else, its hard but you learn from experience, And yeh, if you want my opinion, the medicine just like helps you chill, it lasts quite a while and you can concentate on what people are saying, the medicine is a good start, and will help you as your talking to people and learning to cope while the disorder is knocked out. But its not a cure :( you have to learn, how did this start, why, and find out what is causing it and eventually you will naturally learn to tackle it. Life is short Dont let this stupid, pointless disorder bring your lifes potential down Best of luck ^_^
2016-04-04 02:04:14 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not the most socially comfortable person in the world either but you need to chill a little. The doctor isn't going to judge you. People in generally aren't really judging you, that stuff is in your own mind. No church that I know of is gonna give you medication either. That's why doctors go to years of medical school, so they can write prescriptions based on their expertise. Joe Blow from the clinic isn't gonna just write you a script to put you on prozac though. Try to lessen your worrying about it though, it's just life..it's not as big of a deal as it is in your head.
2007-11-14 16:11:06 · answer #4 · answered by M.M.12 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the free clinic thing. But wal mart has prescriptions in most places for 5-7 dollars. Ask for sample from a dr. Thats why big name drug compaines give them to the Dr.
2007-11-14 16:42:43 · answer #5 · answered by Mike S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-17 13:54:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
U should definitly see a doctor! Ther eis probably some way for u to visit it and I don't live I live in europe so I can't tell u. BUt fear of it is normal, u just need to force urself as he is the person that could help u lose ur fears. Try getting help!
If u need someone to talk to just write:
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2007-11-15 10:44:57 · answer #7 · answered by it's_just_me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I not sure about the free service. There are medications for this. I got diagnosed with social anxiety. I hate talking to people. Unless its on the phone or on the computer. Face to face I hate it. People dont get it. They feel I am stuck up.
2007-11-14 16:07:20 · answer #8 · answered by chicken2008 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have social anxiety disorder and i got a psyciatrist for it, you can get medication and it will help take away some of the anxiety but you need to get a counsler who deals with SAD who can help you learn how to get back into social situations.
You can practice by yourself by trying to talk to people and it will really help.
2007-11-14 17:26:51 · answer #9 · answered by Amy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to find a free clinic around your area and if your scarred some one will find out everything that goes on there is confidential.
2007-11-14 16:04:09 · answer #10 · answered by Mike!69 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋