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flynnster1094 12/20/2017

To go or not to go?

With how bad things have been and where I am afraid they might go if I don't get help, I am trying to decide if I should go to the hospital or not. I don't want to be admitted. I don't think that would help me honestly. I feel that I need medication, as I am not on any currently, and I can't get in to see a psych doc until god only knows when. I called a month ago and they couldn't get me in until March. So now it is likely to be April or May. I don't know what to do honestly. I also really can't afford the ER right now. I haven't met my deductible yet as I just got insurance at the beginning of November. So it'd be really expensive, too. I don't know what to do. I guess this would be a possible help, but as a friend stated, convienent care/prompt care/whatever you call it, won't do psych meds most likely unless it is short term anxiety. And I can try to get in to see my primary care doc (that I've only seen one other time) but I can only go in tomorrow so unless there is some miracle, I probably won't get in. I don't know what to do. Anyone have any kind of advice? At all?

canadian-mom 12/20/2017

Hey there sorry to hear that u r struggling. Given what u have said my advice would be to forgo the Hospital as not only will the cost cause u extra anxiety but it sounds like u don’t feel it would help anyway. I would really try to get in to see your primary doctor tomorrow — call or show up first thing in the morning and plead your case to the staff so they can fit u in. Even if all the doctor can give u is something in the short term for anxiety until u can get in to see a psychiatrist that might be enough to help balance things a bit in the interim. Good luck and let us know how things go tomorrow.

flynnster1094 12/20/2017

Thanks. I think I will skip the hospital unless I can't get in and things get worse. I don't want to go there unless I really have to. It scares me a lot. I just don't want to feel so low anymore. I was stupid and stopped my meds about a month ago thinking they weren't helping. BIG mistake. So yeah. I will call tomorrow morning and let you know. Thanks.

flynnster1094 12/20/2017

Like an urgent care type thing? I wasn't sure if they would do meds for mental health issues.

Help_me_Jesus 12/21/2017

I'm a little confused. You are talking about a psychiatric hospital right? I don't think you need to pay. To be honest, given the state you are in, it could be beneficial.

flynnster1094 12/21/2017

I meant a regular hospital, emergency room visit, so I can get meds. I would have to pay.
I didn't go and I'm not going to go. But I did call my regular doctor. They can't get me in until January 2nd, but I am going to try to wait until then. I go home for Christmas tomorrow so that may help. I don't know. I feel a tiny bit better today, which is something. Who knows how the next 2 weeks could go, though. We shall see.

rachelangelo 12/21/2017

I'm sorry you're struggling. I dealt with anxiety for years. I think your best option is to try and see your general practioner as soon as possible. Also, keep your appointment with the psychiatrist as well. Keep holding on. Answers and relief are on the horizon.

flynnster1094 12/21/2017

I got in to see my GP January 2nd, so hopefully I can make it until then. We shall see...

cassichase 12/22/2017

Being that it is christmas and you will be with family, I can understand that you do not want to go to the hospital. Hang in there. I will be praying for you!

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