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[Mini14]

Hi yall. Im 32 years old, and have had severe, crippling anxiety&depression for about 5 years now...ive ran the guantlet of tests, and been on all the antidepressants & benzos (i wish it wasnt so hard to get a script for benzos these days).

Unfortunately I have not had access to benzodiazepines, and have been self medicating with alcohol off and on (the rebound anxiety the morning after is KILLING ME. Literally. Losing weight. Trying like hell to find another psychiatrist that takes my health insurance...wish me luck!

 

[Cuchculan]

Welcome to the forum. Good to have you as a member. Lot of new doctors are against Benzos. Older ones seems to hand them out at will. I doubt the drinking is helping you much. But you don't need me to tell you that. Look forward to seeing you around the forum.

 

[MainerMikeBrown]

Mini14, I hope you find a psychiatrist that accepts your health insurance sooner rather than later.

If you don't mind me asking, how good do you think the health insurance plan you're on is overall?

 

[Mini14]

Mini14, I hope you find a psychiatrist that accepts your health insurance sooner rather than later.

If you don't mind me asking, how good do you think the health insurance plan you're on is overall?

It is pretty good, I have ILLINICARE, it one of my state's Managed Medicaid plans. I tried calling about a dozen of doctors listed on their website, couldn't find one taking new patients. I am currently waiting on a list to come in the mail, that is supposed to be updated- fingers crossed!!

 

[LittleMissCatastrophe]

Hi Mini14, I hope you find help soon.
And please, please don't use alcohol for self medicating, it's a known depressor, it's just gonna put you down. I know it's cheap, convenient, and available, but booyy it's a super downer :/

 

[Mini14]

Thank you all!