Would you try an online Anti-anxiety course on line if less then the cost of one doctor/ therapy visit?
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Registered Nurse here; All states have MHMR, a mental health facility and will see people with no means to pay.  Your correct health care is so expensive without insurance.  As for me I have suffered from anxiety since about the age of 12.  It's no fun, I have tried the therapy, the counseling, etc.  This didn't help, finally one day I went to my family physician, told him I was exhausted from dealing with anxiety all the time.  He placed  me on a antidepressant and with in 30 days, I felt much better.  No it didn't cure me, but it helped lots.  For me a on line dot com self help programs would not be of benefit.  For others I hope it does help.  But having suffered from Anxiety for years and years, I strongly recommend you going to a Mental Health Clinic, or some type of clinic that offers sliding scale payments based on income, if no income no fee.  Hang tough, get some help.\nThanks for the opportunity to address your question.
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I've been waiting to see if anybody answers, hoping someone would speak up with personal experiences!\n\nFWIW, I'm on countless fibromyalgia-related forums all over the internet and belong to an in-person support group in a city where they have one of their centers. While I know plenty of people who've attended their "free seminars" (sales meetings), VERY few have been able to afford treatment. They don't accept ANY INSURANCE AT ALL, and treatment costs THOUSANDS of dollars.\n\nWhat I know is distilled from those who have had treatment. I've been very interested, as I was originally hoping that someday I'd be able to afford to go there, so I've kept notes. I've also read everything I've been able to get my hands on from the clinics themselves about their protocols. Unfortunately, the people who do get treatment seem like they've joined a cult!\n\nThey start with a pricey office visit and so much (expensive, of course) lab work that I'm surprised they don't diagnose everybody with anemia. ;-) No, they won't use whatever lab your insurance company works with - only their own, in-house lab, of course.\n\nThen they put every patient on a mess of "supplements," some available only by prescription, some available over-the-counter. Again, all are sold through the Centers. \n\nThe people from whom I've gotten information all  traveled a fair distance to the Centers, so their treatments didn't involve any kind of physical therapy - I can't say whether or not that's typical.\n\nI can, however, say that what they're doing isn't all that different from what's already been published in Teitelbaum's From Fatigued to Fantastic. In fact, Teitelbaum joined the company this year (board of directors, I think? Can't remember right this very minute. Sorry.)\n\nI'd be interested in knowing what happens if you try them yourself!
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I've had better luck going to a nearby walk-in clinic than I have going to my family physician.  The people who work there are more apt to take the time and listen to what has been bothering me.  The doctor who works at the clinic insisted I see a heart specialist (who did find a problem), after my doctor kept telling me I was only dealing with anxiety and had put me on meds for it.
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Emotional Freedom Technique- Accupressure. I've seen and heard of it's use. It does work on some people, but some not. Myself I just use Walbutrin. It takes care of the anxiety and I quit smoking, too. Thirty six days now. Expensive though. If you don't have insurance it's $120.00 If you do then it's only $20.00 for 30 pills. Non Habit forming , too.
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Yes, a doctor can prescribe it to you as often as he likes without you seeing a pshyciatrist.  Where do you people come up with some of your information around here!!!!  Who told you that a doctor can't prescribe that for you???
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A few bucks here and there...but personally i think psychologist are just a big rip off..they tell u the same thing s that u already u shud do...then they charge u ..my advise is go talk to ur buddies..its free..wont cost u a thing.
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ask your doctor, I would take there word over any one on the net.
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Doctors are typically not the best when it comes to communicating, remember they are scienctist....I know this because I work with them everyday and they are very stressed out half the time which comes across as arrogant to a lot of people.  It is tough finding a doctor these days and a good one...you almost have to treat it like a marriage.  A great book that I recommend to all my patients is the book "Healthcare for Less" by Michelle Katz.  I heard her on "Oprah and Friends" a few days ago and her advice was fantistic about saving money in healthcare.  I bought her book and there is a section on how to choose the right doctor for you...the websites she lists are fantastic and her advice is great!  You will find it VERY helpful, I know I did....I hope this helps....oh, she has a website...www.healthcareforless.us.  Click on "buy a book."  That will take you directly to the amazon page with the reviews.  I bought my copy at Barnes and NOble for a few dollars more ($15).
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you can ask a therapist for help!
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Actually it's still best to see a doctor in person.  But you can chance it here, for instance.  They may not identify themselves but you could get sound answers/ opinions.  At least give you an idea, as to what you have or what you can do.
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therapy would probably be good for you
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I would ask an advisor first.  But I would go on line to see if they offer courses on line of the subject matter.  You would not believe how many courses are available on line these days.
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yes it is true,   definitely consult a psychologist / psychiatrist, get diagnosed  with anxiety  disorder,  keep seeing a therapist, to document   your  continuing  treatment,  keep a  log   consisting of how your anxiety disorder affects your daily life not just at work ,  everywhere....consult a disability lawyer ( your gonna need one) and apply for disability.
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I don't know of any way to guarantee that anyone you contact online who claims to be a psychiatrist really has the credentials--but for that matter, if you're really needing to talk to somebody, you need to at least be able to reach someone by phone, and if at all possible meet in person. I'd like to suggest the link below from my website that lists toll-free crisis-hotline numbers. And if I can help in any way, I'm not a licensed counselor but I'm willing to listen. Drop me a line at chad@jesusfreak.com if you'd like. Take care.
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Actually you should only have to take ONE.  Consult with several doctors before making any changes to your current medication, but I would say that less is better than more.
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Sounds like you might need medication for both. Certainly the anxiety. Medication in combination with individual/group therapy could be beneficial to you.
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This really depends on where you live. It can be anywhere between $125 and $1000 depending on the therapy, etc. per visit.