freeszing in Colorado

[309Ygi]

good morning snowing cold my body has hard spasm . We hardly ever get snow and bam here it is . Sadly I keep the electric very low I dress in heavy sweats and all cotton pants . This months bill . I person all electric house . $900.73 . Seriously I laughed! Crying don’t work , my house is set at 56 . Being in bed will everything on . Cripes

[kycmary]

I am so sorry there has to be help an electric bill that high is out ragisous! Are you on disability? I am praying for you. Mary

[309Ygi in reply to kycmary]

yes on disability

[kycmary in reply to 309Ygi]

I agree with the others we have aome thing here in Kentucky too.

[Sandydemop]

i wonder if your state has payment assistance for electricity/heating.

[ahrogers in reply to Sandydemop]

I was wondering the same thing. My electric company in California offered discounted rates for people with MS. Just a short form for the doctor to sign and I got more electricity billed at the lowest tier price. Huge help because California electric prices were high. Luckily, my heater was gas so winter wasn't expensive. My electric company here in South Carolina doesn't have a program but my bill is never over $150 a month and everything runs on electricity, including the well to pump my water.

[309Ygi in reply to ahrogers]

great idea I’m call them today. stay warm

[Sandydemop in reply to 309Ygi]

after this post i made the mistake of opening my electric bill. over $800! ugh. i signed up for a payment plan. 24 months to pay it off.

[309Ygi in reply to Sandydemop]

oh no it’s messed up for sure . You doing ok?

[Sandydemop in reply to 309Ygi]

thanks for asking Yogi, i'm doing pretty well. doing. trying to have a positive attitude. so far so good for today.

[BlanketTime1]

that bill is insane! i hope you get warm and the spasms ease.

[309Ygi in reply to BlanketTime1]

I wear lots of cotton. Sweat pants sweaters heavy socks I drink hot water to warm my inside , ya the bill is out rages. My body spasms so bad my arms and legs cramp so bad the curl .. thank you cold

[leking1]

I am so sorry. Contact your electric company and ask them if they can help. You might also

check with your local Social Services office. Each of these places might be able to offer you help, and /or other resources you can contact. You have sacrificed enough. Ask for and accept help.

[Sandydemop in reply to leking1]

yes! please ask for what you need.

[309Ygi]

I’m so grateful for all these great ideas I’m putting to use today . Thank you I have noticed if I put a thin layer of almond oil or skin so soft . The wind and cold don’t hurt so bad . Thank you all

[Tazmanian]

Stay warm 🥶

[Fancy59 CommunityAmbassador]

309Ygi, Check with local assistance programs and see if you can get help with your outrageous electric bill. Do you have a friend or family member you can bunk with for a few days to help you thaw out.

Meanwhile have you ever thought about gettìng yourself a Furry buddy 🐕‍🦺 to snuggle with and to wrap up in blankets with to help take the chill off of you? I have a pint size and she sure helps me. Fancy59.

[309Ygi in reply to Fancy59]

I love your idea . I have 5 little fuzzies they do pile on me lol . How are you weathering ?

[coloring]

I use to snow and know have ms and afraid of falling i dont like anymore. I cant image how blank blank if you are not use to it

[NorasMom]

Have you checked into LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program)? Even people who aren't on other forms of government assistance may qualify, depending on their income level, assets, and health conditions. Unfortunately, it doesn't provide a lot towards electric heat (there's more money for oil/kerosene), but every little bit will help. Contact your local Public Assistance office, or go to your state's assistance website. The program only runs from November-March, so you're running out of time for this year.

[309Ygi in reply to NorasMom]

leap does electric heat . Hurray

[LHermitte]

It's been so cold out there in Colorado this winter! I found this on a Colorado-based website: "The Colorado LEAP program is federally funded. If you received your LEAP application in the mail, please use the return envelope included to submit your application. Otherwise, please contact 1-866-HEAT-HELP (1-866-432-8435) to find the address of your county contact." Here's the website. They offer various kinds of assistance: cdhs.colorado.gov/leap I'm so sorry you're having such a terrible time with those spasms. I hope the state will have some suggestions for you. Warm hugs!

[309Ygi in reply to LHermitte]

thank you so much I got accepted

[LHermitte in reply to 309Ygi]

What reassuring news! I am so glad to hear this, Ygi!! Good - and very fast - work on your part ❤️. Heating and cooling are important to everyone, but those of us with MS can get really uncomfortable - and have very unpleasant symptoms - when it's too hot or too cold. I hope you'll be free of the spasms soon!

[Kenu]

Wow ! That’s crazy $900. is wild but what do you do? My buddies house here in Idaho is all electric and his highest electric bill was $350. which I thought was crazy. Glad I have natural gas 🙏👍🏼😉🤗

[309Ygi in reply to Kenu]

I don’t do anything . refrigerater . temp set at 65 I have 1 tv .,short showers . Have no idea