I am not able to afford my medications; haven't had them for nearly a year. Well, I have a tiny supply of my ADHD medication that I take a nibble off of when I go to work, literally. My doctor had prescribed about 10 times as much, but I have not seen him in nearly a year.
I would like to request help from a Ritalin (or other ADHD medication) manufacturer; if anyone knows anything about getting help from one please let me know. Have you had any success with help like this? I could probably figure out a way to see my doctor if I could somehow afford the medication that he could prescribe for me.
I have been going to school online, and have been making good grades. This is great for someone like me because I can spend what ever time that I need to doing my work, etc. (I do have due dates.)
My child and I live in an extended stay type hotel, but it is actually very nice. He is a very happy kid and it does not bother him that we live here. I also no longer have a car.
Many people who have ADHD (actually I only have ADD) experience setbacks like I have; financially, job wise, etc. I could be a good case study in the subject! Do you ever feel like you have fallen through the cracks; no one is there to help you? If I had outward signs of medical problems maybe people would understand and help, but I don't, so many people do not understand my having so many problems in life.
Meggie
Meggie
I have used the programs offered through the pharmaceutical companies to get medication for my son. Those medications that are a controlled substance, such as Adderall or Ritalin, must be sent to a doctor's office for you to pick up or you will get a voucher to pick the medication up at a pharmacy. Other medications, such as antidepressants, were sent directly to him.
Each program has different requirements. The first step is to get a prescription from a doctor. If you can't afford a doctor, you can visit a free clinic. Once you have that, you can contact the manufacturer of the medication to find out what programs are available.
For more information: Free or Low Cost Medication for ADHD
Let me know how it works out.
Eileen