i am new to this website, but came upon it today while trying to find ways to cope with my anxiety and depression. my problem right now is that i don't have health insurance and have very little money to work with on treating it. i am going to go to the southern nevada mental health department tomorrow in hopes of getting some sort of help. i think my biggest problem with dealing with the anxiety is that i don't know anyone here in vegas. i just moved here with my best friend 8 months ago. it is so hard to met people and even harder when i don't have any money to go out. my room mate is pretty understanding because he deals with anxiety and depression as well, he just deals with it in a different way then i do.
i think the fact that my dad doesn't believe in people haven't emotional problems doesn't help me much. he is trying to help me with my financial problems, but doesn't understand why i just can't go and talk to all the lawyers in the world. he can't understand why some days i just can't leave the house, or am to scared i will have a panic attack while there.
i am working right now, but called in sick all last week because i could barely move. i lied to my employer about what was wrong because i was scared to tell them i have a mental illness. but now they want a note from the doctor before i can go back to work. i think i decided i am going to go in and tell them the truth and just hope they are understanding enough not to fire me. they have been very good to me so far and seem to really like me, but i am so scared they will not accept the lying.
wow, i actually feel better all ready just by typing all of this out. maybe i needed to cry and maybe it helped to know i am not the only one who goes through it.
i hope i didn't go on for to long so that no one will respond, but it did feel good to let it out.
thanks
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by Michael Lank » Sat Jul 17, 2004 7:47 am
Hi jezzie 71,
Welcome to the Forum.
Well you didn't go on for too long, since I've responded!
We can't help you with money for treatment, but hopefully can give you some helpful tips for being free of unnecessary anxiety.
A good starting point is to have a look at the Free Course, with useful advice on reducing anxiety.
You might also want to look at the Basic Human Needs, which are essential to wellbeing, and notice if any of your needs are unmet.
I hope your employers are understanding of your situation.
Welcome to the Forum.
Well you didn't go on for too long, since I've responded!
We can't help you with money for treatment, but hopefully can give you some helpful tips for being free of unnecessary anxiety.
A good starting point is to have a look at the Free Course, with useful advice on reducing anxiety.
You might also want to look at the Basic Human Needs, which are essential to wellbeing, and notice if any of your needs are unmet.
I hope your employers are understanding of your situation.
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by Natasha » Sat Jul 17, 2004 9:57 am
Hi Jezzie,
im new here too. I can really understand your problem with having no money to seek help. I too suffer from anxiety and depression I signed off work at the moment due to this and I dont get paid sick pay only ssp which amounts to £60 something a week, not a lot as i have an awful amount of debt to pay off too. As for people not understanding you have a problem I also have to deal with that too. Although my employers are understanding all though for how long i dont know. i have sufferd for years with this and it is only know the doc is refering me to the mental health department. All I can say is since joining here yesterday i have felt comfort knowing im not alone and that people here are very helpful. Take care and keep in touch Good luck. xx Natasha
im new here too. I can really understand your problem with having no money to seek help. I too suffer from anxiety and depression I signed off work at the moment due to this and I dont get paid sick pay only ssp which amounts to £60 something a week, not a lot as i have an awful amount of debt to pay off too. As for people not understanding you have a problem I also have to deal with that too. Although my employers are understanding all though for how long i dont know. i have sufferd for years with this and it is only know the doc is refering me to the mental health department. All I can say is since joining here yesterday i have felt comfort knowing im not alone and that people here are very helpful. Take care and keep in touch Good luck. xx Natasha
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