Update

[Jozey17]

A little over a year ago I joined this group to be apart of something with those who had something in common. I never thought I would have grown so much within a year! I was on the verge of suicide and an extreme months long episode of depression due to being bipolar. However I then got myself back to a psychiatrist 6 months ago to get put on new medication which is now 200mg of Lamotrigine but have been uninsured for about 4 months. I had stopped taking the meds since the psychiatrist wouldn’t refill my prescription because I had no insurance. I had to bite the bullet because my moods were spiraling out of control and I needed to see If my primary doctor would prescribe me the same medicine if I just explained the situation. However because I still don’t have insurance I had to pay for the visit in full but she was extremely understanding about my situation and wrote me 6 months worth of refills! Woo hoo! I had to switch my pharmacy because CVS was going to charge me $160 for the prescription each time. I was able to find that Walmart would fill it for $8 without insurance. I have had to jump through some hoops to work my way around not having insurance. I see my therapist every other month and pay that out right as well. My mental health is extremely important and I know I always need go put it first! I cried when I read my post from last year and this support group was extremely helpful.

P.S. I got married to someone I met this year. She is my rock and she is extremely patient and understanding of me and my bad days.

Don’t ever give up. It always gets better 💙

[Agora1]

Jozey17, what an extremely uplifting post x

I read your posts from a year ago and am amazed at how well you did in getting

yourself to where you are today. It has nothing to do with strength as much as

it does in the belief that you were ready to change. You knew what you wanted

in life and nothing was going to stop you. I'm proud in how you weren't going to

give up on the medication that was helping you. Quite a difference in price from

one pharmacy to another.

And congratulations on your marriage. You took a step forward and now any and

all possibilities are out there for you. You did great Jozey. Happiness to you,

you've only just begun. xx

[Jozey17 in reply to Agora1]

Thank you so much!

[Cmarie12]

Wow, congratulations on your considerable success over this past year!

Sounds like you have made your mental health a priority in your life and that makes me so happy for you! Finding your silver lining is an amazing thing and you should continue celebrating your amazing progress.

I send you positivity and an abundance of happy thoughts.

Hugs 🌞

[Jozey17 in reply to Cmarie12]

Thank you!!!