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    Quote Originally Posted by KaraLynn View Post
    Does anyone else struggle with depression, bipolar, or suicidal feelings and can't get counseling or meds? How do you cope? I need advice handling these things without a professional because I don't have insurance and community services in my city is useless. Thanks.
    Even if you don't have insurance you can still see a professional. Some charge based on your income. Also check with your local university. Grad students and med students may be able to help you and won't charge you nearly as much. Please don't let lack of insurance keep you from a balanced mental health.

    I believe there is a thread on this same topic recently.

    But you will want to discover the root of what's causing your depression such as hormone imbalance, environmental, vitamin or diet deficiencies, or prolonged stress. Read up and do some research on depression and bipolar and ways to relieve the symptoms. It's better to let someone or a team skilled in this area to help vs trial and error figuring out on your own.
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    Depending on your state you might be able to get help through ObamaCare funded programs (hey everyone plz don't bash on Obamacare- a bunch of states have chose to lob their programs over to the Federal Gov. for different reasons.) Also some social workers can help you get sped-up paperwork so you can start getting counseling or meds as soon as possible.

    I have bipolar 2 that is aggravated by lack of sunlight (aka Snow Belt winter weather.) It sucks but I've been able to fight my way from under it. IMO if you have to take meds there's nothing wrong with that, a lot of people just use meds for a little while until they feel they can get by without them (this doesn't apply to major disorders but anyways, depression can be treated in many ways, not just meds.)

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    You can either get medicare or obama care for free since, no income right now. You need to sign up quick though. I think the deadline may have ended but you can still qualify for medicare or caid I get them confused.

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    Also, there are online forums dedicated to mental illness that meet up for live chats.
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    Quote Originally Posted by michele11 View Post
    You can either get medicare or obama care for free since, no income right now. You need to sign up quick though. I think the deadline may have ended but you can still qualify for medicare or caid I get them confused.
    You mean Medicaid? The only way OP could get MediCARE is if she's also on Social Security. Second, nobody can actually "get" Obamacare: it's not a health plan (but a law).





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    It's pretty easy to apply for Medicaid in the US. Just go to a DHS office and fill out a form. They'll send you a card and ask you to pick a plan. Also many college campuses have free therapy from grad students. In the mean time, walking or exercising outdoors 20 minutes a day (especially in the morning) can all but eliminate mild-moderate depression.

    Also avoid junk food, fast food and sugar because they can all be triggers! I go into serious mood swings if I have any of that crap. Drink a lot of water and green tea. Eat dark green veggies. Make sure you're getting enough sleep and try to go outside as the sun rises. The mind and body are connected--something that western medicine has been ignoring but new studies are finally bringing it to light.

    Something else that's really helped me get through seasonal depression is taking up sewing stuffed creatures..It's cheap, relaxing and helps my mind to SLOW DOWN...although I just read one study that said knitting is the "best" craft to take up to alleviate depression and anxiety.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jay12 View Post
    You mean Medicaid? The only way OP could get MediCARE is if she's also on Social Security. Second, nobody can actually "get" Obamacare: it's not a health plan (but a law).
    She get get a plan on the market place. I've had insurance since I was 20 (I'm 46) I was paying 350 a month and now on the market plkace I'm paying 120. My gf pays 50. She can get it for nothing since she has no income.

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    Good luck trying to get Medicare obamacare etc it's all a pain in the ass! I've had depression my whole life and nothing works per se...just helps..barely...excercise, black cofee, omega 3s, vit d3 and sunlite oh and weed
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    I'm in a volunteer position where I'm reviewing patients' charts in a behavioral health clinic (i.e. people with mood disorders, etc.), and every single one of the NPs working there (NPs can prescribe medications, order blood tests, diagnose, etc.) recommends people take these supplements: a b-complex vitamin, vitamin D, and fish oil (2 grams per day - usually two softgels). If you have a Costco membership, they carry these at reasonable prices and quantities.
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    Quote Originally Posted by KaraLynn View Post
    Thanks These are all really good, suggestions. I know I always feel better in the summertime when I can go out and walk the trails every day. Lately, it's been so cold and snowing that I would probably slip on the ice, bust my head open, and/or freeze if I tried to do it. My city gets all the seasons which you'd think would be a good thing but I feel like I need to be somewhere that's warm all year around because doing "outdoorsy" stuff has always made me feel better. I wasn't sure if I'd qualify for Medicaid because I heard it was mostly for people with kids but I don't think there's any harm in trying, the worst thing that could happen is they'll say no. Anything's better than continuing to feel like this.

    I appreciate all the suggestions from everybody and I'm going to look into all of those things I'm not sure if there was a thread on this previously because normally I browse through the first couple of pages and if I don't see what I'm looking for I'll post a new thread, and I didn't see one on this exactly.
    Ugh I'm in the same position. It's freezing cold and been snowing here too. I still try to go outside or at least go somewhere-the grocery store, library or walk around the mall-just to get out of the house. Staying cooped up definitely makes my seasonal depression even worse, even though the last thing I feel like doing is going out in this crap weather. Shit's getting OLD.

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    Quote Originally Posted by she wolf View Post
    Good luck trying to get Medicare obamacare etc it's all a pain in the ass! I've had depression my whole life and nothing works per se...just helps..barely...excercise, black cofee, omega 3s, vit d3 and sunlite oh and weed
    All you need to do is go on and pick a plan. you also get a tax credit based on your income. How hard is it for you girls here? lol. I have literally probably 20 friends who switched and are saving money. yes I was on the phone for 4 hours twice but I had 19,000 wrist surgery it covered it. all but my 1500 deductucble!

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    Quote Originally Posted by michele11 View Post
    All you need to do is go on and pick a plan. you also get a tax credit based on your income. How hard is it for you girls here? lol. I have literally probably 20 friends who switched and are saving money. yes I was on the phone for 4 hours twice but I had 19,000 wrist surgery it covered it. all but my 1500 deductucble!
    not everyone has the same experience..way to be unjustly dissmissive..I filled out obamacare which said I qualify for Medicaid and refered me to dhs..too bad I already filed for Medicaid with dhs a month ago..who wants pay stubs etc in 7days or u might be denied..too bad I haven't had a legit job so I guess that's another dead end...but it's sooo easy -_-
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    Quote Originally Posted by she wolf View Post
    not everyone has the same experience..way to be unjustly dissmissive..I filled out obamacare which said I qualify for Medicaid and refered me to dhs..too bad I already filed for Medicaid with dhs a month ago..who wants pay stubs etc in 7days or u might be denied..too bad I haven't had a legit job so I guess that's another dead end...but it's sooo easy -_-
    The ease of applying for Medicaid definitely varies ENORMOUSLY from state to state.

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    I just want to say, dealing w/depression's really rough. Right now, I am going to work on my physical health, but I have to address it..
    Anyway, if anyone is into aromathereapy, I recommend rose or jasmine. I get Pacifica brand, they smell nice, not heavy or strong. I know it's not the main thing for this very heavy duty situation, but something to start out with.


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    Also wanted to add. My sister has never had a job and is on medicaid. This was way before they enacted it as a form of insurance for people who make under 30,000 on the marketplace.

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    I don't know too much about this, but I have a friend with bipolar disorder that went to a state hospital to get treatment.

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    This was the thread I was referring to earlier. It's titled anti depressant medication but there is discussion here also about natural treatments also

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    Yes. My thread.

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    Babe I'm dealing with this too right now & I'd suggest looking into a therapist or doctor that bills you based on your income. Google your area or call around esp for those of us who don't have med insurance. I don't have it either but i did find a doctor out there that's prob more of a "Dr.Feelgood" BUT I know I need xanax or chlonopin to feel better thru the days.
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    Exercising 3-5 days a week helps a lot imo.
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    It's Hell, for sure. Yet many people seem to think it's something you can just "snap out of." Ugh.

    Lithium has been helping me a bit. Some trouble with dizzy spells, but I'm hoping those will ease up soon.

    Exercise, not-drinking, and support groups in the meantime.

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    Quote Originally Posted by charlie61 View Post
    I'm in a volunteer position where I'm reviewing patients' charts in a behavioral health clinic (i.e. people with mood disorders, etc.), and every single one of the NPs working there (NPs can prescribe medications, order blood tests, diagnose, etc.) recommends people take these supplements: a b-complex vitamin, vitamin D, and fish oil (2 grams per day - usually two softgels). If you have a Costco membership, they carry these at reasonable prices and quantities.
    This, this this! I have bipolar disorder and nutrition helps enormously. A friend of mine was struggling with depression and she's a vegetarian and doesn't eat that well, so I forced her to go buy some Omega balanced oil (the same as fish oil) and I saw a difference in days. She still has bad days, but it's nowhere near as dramatic as it was before.

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    Exercise is a huuuuuge deal as well. Exercise has been proven to be more effective than SSRIs (and comes with zero side effects) in the management of depression. Obviously it can be hard to exercise when you're depressed; it's easier if you exercise routinely so that when you hit a bad day, your routine propels you into the gym (or outside for a walk, etc.).

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    ^ Both the omega3 and exercise have been huge factors in managing depression for me. Add to that meditation and women's circles. A fairly definite routine with a no-later-than bedtime too.
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