First some background: I have been depressed again for a month or so following a bad anxiety attack due to pressure of paying off credit card debt and general financial problems.
I have been taking Depakote and Celexa for about 6 months now (usually I experience mild chronic depression). I have found it helped some. However, now that I am feeling bad, it doesn't seem to make a bit of difference. I did increase my dosage of Celexa but no difference.
I have a doctor's appt. this afternoon. I will discuss this with her. The thing is, with my recent financial difficulties, I really don't want to pay for more medicines. I can get the generic for Celexa which is only $10 a month on my copay. However, newer non-generic drugs cost more on my copay.
I do want to feel better but I am just rethinking the idea of medication altogether. I don't know yet what my doc will suggest but of course I like to stress about things beforehand.
Hey there
Just wanted you to know about some resources out there for folk having trouble paying for their meds...I just wrote an article about this which you can read here.
So how did your doctor's visit go? Will you stay on your meds?
Sometimes the prescribed meds are a lot cheaper than alternative methods. I take SAM-e which is costing me quite a bit out of pocket.
Your mental health is worth a lot so really think about this.
Keep writing...I really like your positive spirit!
I am staying on my meds after consulting with my doc. I was taking a low dose of Celexa daily but now she has upped the dosage. The good news is since it is still a generic, the copay remains the same. I was on Depakote to stabilize my mood but we decided since my problem leans towards the anxiety/depression and I don't really experience manic episodes, I would go off the Depakote. That is one less expense.
So, it all turned out fine. I somehow knew it would but the worries carry me away. Before I knew it I was imagining it would be costing me hundreds a month to get meds and I would fall into a bottomless pit if I didn't get them, lol. Oh, well, guess that is the thing about anxiety.
I tried this stuff...and unfortunately it made me very sick. It does work for some people but compare prices..
Good luck