I'm Broke and Losing It

Written by Dr. Leland Heller

QUESTION:

Hi Doctor Heller,

I am Jenny... a 23 yr old crazy woman. Recently diagnosed w/ BPD, I need to find out how to get help. I was diagnosed bipolar until a few months back. I just lost my job as a nurse because I feel my self slipping away. With no insurance I

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went to MHMR. They don't help people w/ my diagnoses. I have no money and am a single mom of a 4 yr old and 7 month old. I am ssssslippppppppping away. What are some resources I can utilize for not to much $$$$$$$. I know its a stupid question but I have never been more out of control in my life. I hope you get to read this.

Thanks,

Jenny

DR. HELLER'S ANSWER:

You'll have to do much of this work on your own. The screening test on this Website will be of enormous help, particularly depression. You seem depressed. That's a diagnosis most primary care physicians will treat, and mental health clinics will at least treat that. Literature showing Prozac also works for the BPD is available in the BPD section on this Website. Most physicians can get you started on an antidepressant like Prozac, and often the company will help indigent people with medications.

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