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Can't afford therapy

Started by mtfbuckeye, October 31, 2009, 03:52:23 PM

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mtfbuckeye

October 31, 2009, 03:52:23 PM
So my insurance plan changed at the start of October, and there's a $500 deductible for mental health visits. Bottom line? Now I can't afford to see my therapist. Grrr.

I take 100 mg of zoloft every day, but I'm thinking of trying 200 mg. Does anyone take a dose that large? I'd love some feedback/advice.
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Tammy Hope

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October 31, 2009, 04:40:45 PM
Unless staying with the same therapist is crucial to you, try inquiring at nearby universities to see if their psychology program has Psychological Services Department. They generally use a sliding scale on fees and you MIGHT find you can afford them.

Dunno what your income level is.

My wife used to take Zoloft but I have no idea of the dosage - I do know she switched to Cymbalta and likes it WAY better but everyone is different.
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LordKAT

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October 31, 2009, 06:34:41 PM
Laura, nice pic!!! Love the necklace on you.

Now back on subject.
Does your insurance also have a co pay for each session? If not, chance are that your therapist will take payments to pay the deductible.

I took Zoloft for a time. Changing dosage or stopping it can have some....adverse affects. I think it would be a bad idea to just go and double it. My friend takes half that and it is affective for her.
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