Possible mental conditions Posted: 06-24-08 23:14pm
I'm so lost as to what I should do so I
thought I would come here and try to get
some advice from you folks.
I think that I might have a possible
mental condition(s) and don't know what to
do. I want to see a doctor ASAP but I
don't have health coverage and I'm
temporarily self employed.
I've thought about my options and I've
come up with the following.
1. Get my own health insurance which would
be very expensive and require a 2k+
deductible before I can even start getting
any treatment if something is wrong. This
is according to my research on
eHealthInsurance.com
2. Get a job with good benefits and take
advantage of them after the usual 90 day
probation period. This option really
doesn't sound too good in my head because
A. I'd have to wait a long time and B. My
possible mental condition would interfere
with my job.
My situation is a little complicated
beyond this but those are pretty much the
basics. Do you folks have any suggestions
or advice for me?
Strongly thanking you in advance,
Matt
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CarolDiane
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Posted: 06-26-08 02:58am
I personally think, if you are able....get
a job first. And since you have not seen a
doctor (and don't yet) they would not
consider this a pre-existing problem if
you do have some mental issues. It would
be worth the 90 day wait to have at least
80% of you bill paid. IMHO, that is what I
would do. In the mean time, try some
relaxation yoga in the morning at at night
before going to bed. Clear your mind and
try to relax every part of you body. Go
somewhere in your mind where you will feel
safe and stay there for a bit. You will be
surprised how much good this will do. You
can do this with or without soothing
music.
What state do you live in? I know here in
MN they have some nice options for people,
but I can't research something unless I
know what state you're in.
I'm going to emphasize what CarolDiane
said...you don't have a pre-existing
condition, so it will be infinitely easier
for you to get coverage. I know that 90
days is going to be hell...but the rewards
would be huge for you if you can make it.
