I think I need help

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I dont have insurance. I used to go to therapy, but seeing as I cant afford it anymore, I havent gone in over two months. I feel like I’m split in two. Theres a part of me that doesnt feel like me, and it makes me want to kill myself, especially if I am alone. I have plans to kill myself that I dont necessarily want to carry out. I would take a few bottles of medications and then I would leave my house as if I was going to school, and then go to the woods. It would be at least seven hours undisturbed. This plan frightens me because part of me doesnt want to die. I still am able to go to school, eat, shower, and work. All the while, I have these plans silently pushing me on. I am unsure of what to do. Without insurance, do I have any options?

Category: Tags: asked September 9, 2014

2 Answers

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Life is your option. If you feel that your going to commit suicide call the hotline.U.S. call 1-800-273-8255
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I agree with the other people about taking advantage of the hotline to get you through this rough spot. After that, there are many options.

1. Lots of therapists work on sliding scale. Call around. Tell them what's going on with you and your financial condition and ask them if they can see you at a reduced rate.

2. There are many therapists in training. They are under supervision with licensed therapists. They work for very little money, even as low as $10. They are generally very good because they are very motivated and getting extra input from their supervisor. Look in all the papers, see who's advertising; bulletin boards; craigslist; ask around; see if other therapists can recommend a trainee.

3. Check with social services in your area. They have all sorts of programs to help youth. If you call one agency and they are not it, tell them what's going on with you and ask them who you can call that can help.

4. An easy way to get support and contact with people, so you don't feel so isolated, is to get into a group of some kind that helps people with life issues. Again, check the papers, bulletin boards, craigslist, and when you talk to those therapists ask them if they know of a group you could join.

5. I personally do not have experience with suicide, but I do know whenever we're in super difficult situations, we usually feel dreadfully alone. Just getting out and sitting in a cafe to be around people can serve to balance out those extreme emotions and put things into perspective.

6. See if it helps you to listen to some motivational speaker. I really like Tony Robbins for inspiration. He's got huge energy and truly believes in people. Just google him on YouTube and find something that resonates and watch it. I feel the same way about the Christian Minister, Joel Osteen. He works under the Christian umbrella, but really, it's spirituality. He's an amazing light, a loving being. You can also watch him on YouTube.

Do a little research and find what comforts you, what resonates with you, and listen to it or watch it to feel better and get into a better state of mind.

7. There are also lots of inspiration books out there. One of my favorites is Sanana Roman's Living with Joy, http://www.amazon.com/Living-Joy-Personal-Spiritual-Transformation/dp/1932073515/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1410320144&sr=8-1&keywords=living+with+joy%27

There are lots of resources out there--like this website--lots of people who want to help, you just have to look.

A good thing to remember is that things change. It's not going to be like this forever. There is opportunity for you if you hang in there and make it through tough times.

Blessings.