I went off my meds for a year because I could no longer afford the meds or any of it–the follow-up appointments, the counseling. For a year or two before making this decision, I resorted to putting my prescription costs on a credit card when finances got too tight. Unfortunately, this mindset–charge and charge often ;o)–landed me in dire straits.

I work in healthcare and I know that I need my meds. It’s frustrating. I work my tail off, full-time, and my insurance doesn’t give me enough coverage for mental health issues. Because I have insurance, I cannot get any assistance through local agencies or the state. The frustration comes from being in this industry, serving my patients who aren’t working and are covered by Medicaid (paid for by you and I) and not being able to get help myself. I wonder how many people who go off their meds are in the same situation as I?