Can't afford therapy

[mtfbuckeye]

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.

[Tammy Hope]

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.

[LordKAT]

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.