thankful Thursday update
I’m very, very grateful for all of the kind words and good advice given to me. It’s nice to have support in tough times.
I’ve been on one sort of anti-depression drug or another for over 10 years, and three years ago a new physician prescribed Lexapro. I won’t go as far as saying its a “wonder drug” but it certinaly worked better then any other anti-depression medicine ever has, for me. Unfortunately, there is no generic form. Now that I have to pay out-of-pocket for health insurance with the meager state unemployment money as my only income, I can’t afford the $150 per month for Lexapro. I’m taking 2 generic anti-depressants (thanks to Walmart’s $4 prescriptions) but I haven’t found the right combination yet. As if being unemployed wasn’t depressing enough…
But, I am SO looking forward to the shuttle landing tomorrow 
I hope the weather clears in FL
That makes life very difficult doesn’t it? I hope that something will work out soon!
And that you will find a way to find the direction that you need to take right now. Remember, things always change–perhaps not as fast as we like, but circumstances never quite remain static. We will keep you in our thoughts.
Prescriptions are so expensive. It’s a shame.
Our mombean is out of a jobbie too. She’s been awfully sad about that.
Don’t know if you’ve tried this yet, but have you written to the company that makes Lexapro and explained your situation and how you cannot afford to buy the prescription?
Our mom did that one time when she didn’t have health insurance and her RX was very expensive…… It might be worth a shot.
(((HUGS)))
Can you get some free samples from your doctor’s office? The only reason I bring it up is because the Lexapro rep was at my dr.’s office yesterday dropping off a boatload of samples. Usually the drug makers will work with you too if you can’t afford them.
Hang in there!
When things seem a little bit sad, I think that’s when happy things start happening. At least, I hope that’s what happens! {{hugs}} to you.
I’m so sorry I haven’t visited for so long! I feel so badly for you. I’m on an antidepressant and it’s generic name is venlafaxine. It works quite well but if I forget to take one I get the real miseries the following day. I can so relate to the lethargy, wanting to sleep all the time, eating crappy food because you can’t be bothered to cook and all the rest. I find now I can’t sleep at night very often, I seem to get creeped out by every creak as the house settles, so I go to bed when it gets light and sleep all day! I’ve tried to get back round the right by staying up for 24 hours every so often, but it doesn’t work.
Anyhoo, the purpose of this ramble is to let you know that I know want how you feel. I will keep you in my thoughts and try to visit more often. Apart from being short of money, which is always a bummer, try not to beat yourself up over still being unemployed. It’s not your fault! Companies are cutting back on staffing all the time and no-one seems to want to employ any new staff in this ghastly economic mess. Crappy, greedy bankers are to blame and also the failure of the regulators to actually regulate them!
Hang in there girl! xxx
P.S. Sorry about the typos!
(((HUGS)))
I hope you find a solution – sometimes the drug companies can help, I’d write to them!
Just checking in to say “Hi!”
xxx
Oh Dear!! I have left messages on so many kitty blogs with my blog address, only to now discover that I have had to CHANGE my blog location!! If you have been kind enough to link me, please adjust the link for me. If you have not yet linked me, I would love it if you would!
http://leiaslamentations.blogspot.com/
If you do link me, be sure to let me know so that I can link you back!
houseof7cats@comcast.net
Many Thanks,
Leia
Hi Katie and Mia Culpa,
Just stopped by to say hi! You kitties keep snuggling your mom and giving her kitty kisses and lots of purrs. We’re sending purrs your ways from the three of us. Act silly too. It sometimes helps our mom to laugh.
Shilgiah, Tommy and Hope
Sorry Mea…I spelled your name wrong…Oooops.