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reisen55
reisen55
I have been on this board of late and job hunt and finances, and some realization of aspberger's syndrome = a very bad 2007 and an equally worse 2008. I have no health insurance - cannot afford it - a buncha little debt that I cannot pay off and some tax issues ahead. The stress on my spouse affects me too and I often find myself walking and beating my chest in the hope that I will simply have a heart attack and be done with all of this. I feel worthless most of the time as a provider and stable attitude is fragile. My thoughts are turning darker every day.
deleted_user
deleted_user
trying to fined and outlet for your stress is important. something that interest you will help you need to get yourself centered first then take the problems one at a time
deleted_user
deleted_user
Wanted to let you know that you can get some med's at Walmart for $4.00

I don't have insurance.
reisen55
reisen55
Good advice, basically pissed at myself really. I have been light aspbergers for about 20 years or so, probably longer and facing it now is difficult.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have only recently found out I have Aspergers. For me it helps to understand my problems with relating to people and that being different really wasn't all in my head. Have you got an escape? I mean something that you can do that you enjoy and you can just tune everything out for a while? My escapes are what keep me sane and when I forget to do them that's when I get down and get overwhelmed.

Mine are photography, writing, going for walks, movies and reading.
reisen55
reisen55
I went out to get some lunch, feeling better and another credit card debt service called, spiraled me right back into depression again and wishing to be dead.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I posted this a couple of weeks ago on the Bipolar Board. Also, I have some coping tips as journal entris if you click on my profile.

Affordable prescription drug program at Walmart. Target has basically the same one. Take the list to your pdoc if costs are keeping you from taking your meds, see if any of these can address your condition!
WALMART $4 PLAN MENTAL HEALTH MEDS

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/cat...

Mental Health Medications
I have added the Brand names (in parenthesis)

List Effective September 27, 2007

Applies to up to a 30 day supply at commonly prescribed dosages.

AMITRIPTYLINE 10/25/50/75/100MG TABLET (Generic Elavil)
BENZTROPINE 2MG TABLET (Gen. Cogentin)
BUSPIRONE 5/10MG TABLET (Gen. Buspar)
CARBAMAZEPINE 200MG (Gen Tegretol)
CITALOPRAM 20/40MG TABLET (Gen. Celexa)
DOXEPIN HCL 10/25/50/75/100MG CAPSULE (Gen. Sinequan)
FLUOXETINE 10/20/40MG CAPSULE (Gen. Prozac)
FLUOXETINE 10MG TABLET
FLUPHENAZINE (1MG TABLET (Gen.Prolixin)
HALOPERIDOL 0.5/1/2/5MG TABLET (Gen. Haldol)
HYDROXYZINE HCL10MG/5ML SYRUP (Gen. Atarax)
LITHIUM CARB 300MG CAPSULE 90*
NORTRIPTYLINE 10/25MG CAPSULE (Gen. Aventyl, Pamelor and Nortrilen)
PAROXETINE 10/20MG TABLET (Gen. Paxil)
PROCHLORPERAZINE 10MG TABLET (Gen. Compazine, Buccastem, Stemetil, Phenotil
THIORIDAZINE 25/50MG TABLET (Gen Mellaril)
THIOTHIXENE 2MG CAPSULE (Gen Navane)
TRAZODONE 50/100/150MG TABLET (Gen. Desyrel)
TRIHEXYPHENIDYL 2MG (Gen. Benzhexol, Artane)
rainyangel
rainyangel
hey don't be so hard on yourself, you're only human, not superman. take it easy. be gentle and patient with yourself. You don't have to be perfect. Just do what you can. it'll be ok. hugs
nobody666
nobody666
I went looking for an at home business a few weeks ago and stumbled onto AVON it only cost $10 dollars to get started and it is really bringing in some spending money i made about $100 dollars last week and i should make about $150 this week iknow it may not be then same if i slump again but since i get to do it at my own pace it is really going to help by being something i can control.

I know what its like seeing the little debt grow bigger and bigger and not thinking there is anthing yoou can do about it
deleted_user
deleted_user
Between the severe depression and the Aspergers, you would probably qualify for Social Security Disability, or given how many years youve worked, you may be able to have early retirement and collect your reg. disability.
Plus you would be entitled to medicare on disability, as well as some housing considerations, I think.
You should look into that.
If you have minor children, you may be able to get benefits to cover them as well (not certain)
reisen55
reisen55
My advice to me is getting worse and worse. I posted a journal entry, all I want is to be dead and have no more responsibility. I have no control over my life and finances are horrid now. My wife does not understand how depressed I am over aspbergers and it's crippled effect on my life. Guilty as hell. Maybe tomorrow I won't wake up, no suicide just don't want to.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Have you tried to implement any of the advice youve gotten? Are you too paralyzed by all this to even take action to help yourself?
Try printing out this post and replies, and show it to your wife. Maybe together you can take action to improve your situation.
It can be improved, but you have to start somewhere. Baby steps, asking for help, accepting help... put one foot in front of the other, or you will get nowhere. Take steps, and you will begin a journey.