Posted by maryhelen on June 1, 2006, at 11:19:43
In reply to can't get a perscription - help?, posted by wishingstar on May 28, 2006, at 23:49:52
- The local mental health center/community services board. I work in the psych field and worked directly with the only psychiatrist at this center about 2 years ago (as a case manager, not as a client). I really wouldnt feel comfortable seeing him as a client, if he was even willing to see me.
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Hi wishingstar:Please bear with me, I have just returned home after being hospitalized for 2 months, so I hope I don't sound too confused. If going to the the local mental health center/community services board is a viable option, perhaps you could rethink the fact that you worked with the psychiatrist as a case manager, not a client. Are you worried about privacy issues? Do you respect his professionalism enough that you would feel comfortable getting the care and prescriptions that you so desperately need? I know how hard it would be. I have had to give over myself and have seen a therapist whom I know from my everyday life. If you turned the tables, and he came to you for help, how would you feel? I cannot imagine how frustrating this must be for you. I hope that I am not insulting you in any way.
Your insurance company sounds pathetic. I live in Canada and have never had to give a second thought to seeing a doctor or going to hospital when I am desperate or for any reason. The only service we would have to pay for would be if you chose to see a psychologist. On top of dealing with our illnesses, worrying about money and owing so much, must add a huge amount of stress. If you were to go to the hospital and said you were suicidal, would you have to pay for emergency services? If you had to be admitted, do you still have to pay for a hospital stay?
I hope something will work out for you soon. The whole situation you are in is ludicrous. I wish there was something you could do about your insurance company.
I will be thinking about you and hoping that you have some resolve as soon as possible.
maryhelen
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