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02-25-2013 at 05:53 PM.
02-25-2013 at 05:53 PM.
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i'm seriously going to cry, this whole no health insurance thing is really really hurting my wallet Frown

here's the With Insurance vs Without Insurance cost breakdown that i am now facing on a monthly basis
  • regular office visit for "medication management" - $56 vs $100
  • monthly script #1 - FREE vs $29
  • monthly script #2 - $17 vs $57
  • monthly script #3 - $43 vs $47
  • monthly script #4 - $8 vs $15

i don't even have to do that math on that to know that it adds up to one big pile of shit Crying
Scratch that, I just got back from the pharmacy. Monthly script #2 was $17 with insurance, and I just paid $113.

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02-25-2013 at 06:02 PM.
02-25-2013 at 06:02 PM.
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Scratch that, I just got back from the pharmacy. Monthly script #2 was $17 with insurance, and I just paid $113.

Weeping

Time to stop going to the doc and get off of meds. Comfort I've been to the doc twice in the last 5 years BECAUSE of what it costs WITH insurance.
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02-25-2013 at 06:03 PM.
02-25-2013 at 06:03 PM.
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Scratch that, I just got back from the pharmacy. Monthly script #2 was $17 with insurance, and I just paid $113.

Weeping
Oh farking OUCH!!

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Time to stop going to the doc and get off of meds. I've been to the doc twice in the last 5 years.
Some of us can't afford NOT to take the meds. Sad, but true. I'm a perfect example. I couldn't get my ass out of bed most mornings, if it weren't for my anti-depressants. And I'd still have minor bouts of depression three or four times a year if it weren't for my anti-psychotic.
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02-25-2013 at 06:09 PM.
02-25-2013 at 06:09 PM.
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Here's something I don't understand about pirating laws. My son likes a nature "pick up this deadly animal and not pay attention to it" type of show, and my bride like Downton Abbey. They are both on at the same time as The Walking Dead which I like. My show gets bumped b/c we can only record two shows at once. Why is it that it's illegal if I watch it from a download but not if I watch it on the DVR? I pay the cable company.
Walking Dead is on again two hours later...

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Oh farking OUCH!!


Some of us can't afford NOT to take the meds. Sad, but true. I'm a perfect example. I couldn't get my ass out of bed most mornings, if it weren't for my anti-depressants. And I'd still have minor bouts of depression three or four times a year if it weren't for my anti-psychotic.
In before natural remedy suggestion Whee
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02-25-2013 at 06:14 PM.
02-25-2013 at 06:14 PM.
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Oh farking OUCH!!


Some of us can't afford NOT to take the meds. Sad, but true. I'm a perfect example. I couldn't get my ass out of bed most mornings, if it weren't for my anti-depressants. And I'd still have minor bouts of depression three or four times a year if it weren't for my anti-psychotic.
Yeah . . . edited my response once I saw how insensitive it came across. And, VF, from what I know about you, you have every reason to be a happy man. If it's any help, I have the utmost respect for you and think you're one hell of a guy. :brohug:
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Walking Dead is on again two hours later...
But then you have to set the DVR to record all episodes instead of just the first run, and then you get screwed if you don't catch it in time to delete the repeats before the new episode gets bumped by another rerun. And what do you do when you have two other shows recording two hours later as well?
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AbbyGabby
02-25-2013 at 06:15 PM.
02-25-2013 at 06:15 PM.
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Time to stop going to the doc and get off of meds. Comfort I've been to the doc twice in the last 5 years BECAUSE of what it costs WITH insurance.
Unfortunately, I'm on Lexapro, which is one of the most difficult things to wean off of - at least that's what I've heard. Side effects from withdrawal are serious and severe when you come off of this stuff. I'm kind of in a corner here. Now isn't the time to come off anti-depressants either, given that I'm going on 6 weeks of unemployment. Down
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Oh farking OUCH!!
I had to bite my tongue at the register. I almost said outloud, "Shouldn't you ask me to bend over, first?"

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Some of us can't afford NOT to take the meds. Sad, but true. I'm a perfect example. I couldn't get my ass out of bed most mornings, if it weren't for my anti-depressants. And I'd still have minor bouts of depression three or four times a year if it weren't for my anti-psychotic.
This, pretty much. Also, I'll say that this is a combination anti-depressant and anti-anxiety medication. When I was first put on this medication, that's exactly what I needed. Now, I'm not so sure. I'm considering calling the doctor to see if I can try another less expensive medication - but that would cost me $100 for a 15-minute appointment. No insurance, so the visit is expensive too.

farking hamster wheel. Annoyed

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In before natural remedy suggestion Whee
My stepdad said the same thing this weekend. He said I could get off all of my meds if I'd just start smoking pot every day. Roll
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02-25-2013 at 06:18 PM.
02-25-2013 at 06:18 PM.
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Unfortunately, I'm on Lexapro, which is one of the most difficult things to wean off of - at least that's what I've heard. Side effects from withdrawal are serious and severe when you come off of this stuff. I'm kind of in a corner here. Now isn't the time to come off anti-depressants either, given that I'm going on 6 weeks of unemployment. Down

I had to bite my tongue at the register. I almost said outloud, "Shouldn't you ask me to bend over, first?"


This, pretty much. Also, I'll say that this is a combination anti-depressant and anti-anxiety medication. When I was first put on this medication, that's exactly what I needed. Now, I'm not so sure. I'm considering calling the doctor to see if I can try another less expensive medication - but that would cost me $100 for a 15-minute appointment. No insurance, so the visit is expensive too.

farking hamster wheel. Annoyed



My stepdad said the same thing this weekend. He said I could get off all of my meds if I'd just start smoking pot every day. Roll
You are certainly in a tough spot. I don't like pot smoking, but your stepdad may be on to something. laugh out loud
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02-25-2013 at 06:19 PM.
02-25-2013 at 06:19 PM.
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But then you have to set the DVR to record all episodes instead of just the first run, and then you get screwed if you don't catch it in time to delete the repeats before the new episode gets bumped by another rerun. And what do you do when you have two other shows recording two hours later as well?
I don't think my DVR works that way. It will use priorities and record a new showing later if necessary (sometimes it ends up recording old episodes that I guess still have the "new" flag set or something, but that's not a big hassle).
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02-25-2013 at 06:19 PM.
02-25-2013 at 06:19 PM.
Oooh I never thought about that. What if you were on an expensive anti-anxiety med like Klonopin that's hard to come off of, and you lose your insurance. Then you can't afford the medication, and the visit to your doc to get onto something else or get help weaning off is also cost prohibitive...

Damn. That's a sticky wicket for sure.

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And what do you do when you have two other shows recording two hours later as well?
You need a Hoppah.
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02-25-2013 at 06:25 PM.
02-25-2013 at 06:25 PM.
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I don't think my DVR works that way. It will use priorities and record a new showing later if necessary (sometimes it ends up recording old episodes that I guess still have the "new" flag set or something, but that's not a big hassle).
Oh look at Mr. Fancy Pancy Elite DVR man over here!
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Oooh I never thought about that. What if you were on an expensive anti-anxiety med like Klonopin that's hard to come off of, and you lose your insurance. Then you can't afford the medication, and the visit to your doc to get onto something else or get help weaning off is also cost prohibitive...

Damn. That's a sticky wicket for sure.


You need a Hoppah.
Hopper = new contract. I'm getting rid of cable next month anyway.
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02-25-2013 at 06:34 PM.
02-25-2013 at 06:34 PM.
Pirate FTMFW Whee
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02-25-2013 at 06:34 PM.
02-25-2013 at 06:34 PM.
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Oooh I never thought about that. What if you were on an expensive anti-anxiety med like Klonopin that's hard to come off of, and you lose your insurance. Then you can't afford the medication, and the visit to your doc to get onto something else or get help weaning off is also cost prohibitive...

Damn. That's a sticky wicket for sure.


You need a Hoppah.
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I ordered a pair of Vibrams on that 6 pm deal! Do you wear socks with them?

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02-25-2013 at 06:34 PM.
02-25-2013 at 06:34 PM.
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You are certainly in a tough spot. I don't like pot smoking, but your stepdad may be on to something. laugh out loud
I don't like smoking anything, so it's out of the quesiton LMAO
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Oooh I never thought about that. What if you were on an expensive anti-anxiety med like Klonopin that's hard to come off of, and you lose your insurance. Then you can't afford the medication, and the visit to your doc to get onto something else or get help weaning off is also cost prohibitive...

Damn. That's a sticky wicket for sure.
Oh, I'm on Klonopin too. Ermm I started over a year ago on the lowest dosage of Lexapro and the lowest dosage of Klonopin. I'm still on the lowest dosage of Klonopin, but I've slowly increased the dosage of Lexapro. I went up last summer when I went through the divorce. I went again around Thanksgiving, because of all the crap going on at work.

Last week when I saw my doctor, she told me that the dosage of Lexapro I'm on now is sufficient to cover both depression and anxiety, so I can start coming off of the Klonopin now. I was OK with that, but now I'm not so sure because I don't know how long I'm going to be unemployed - and the monthly cost of Lexapro is farking ridiculous.

And yes, I thought of that earlier. I can't go to the doctor and see about switching medications - for a couple reasons, actually. First, it's expensive just to see the doctor. Then, what happens if the meds I switch to are not well-received? Another expensive visit, another expensive medication, only to have it also not work? Not to mention that being unemployed for 6 weeks is NOT the mindset you want when you're attempting to find a new medication to treat your depression and anxiety. Facepalm


Holy fark, when did my life take this turn? Where's my farking Do Over button?
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02-25-2013 at 06:37 PM.
02-25-2013 at 06:37 PM.
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I ordered a pair of Vibrams on that 6 pm deal! Do you wear socks with them?

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You can get toe socks (Injinji is the most popular brand) but when I do that I need to go up a size or they're too tight. If you bought KSOs or Komodos you don't need socks though. I only wear socks with my Bormios and only when it's super-cold out. Congrats on joining the Toe Shoe Revolution! High Five

If you go running in them, take it easy the first few times. Your calves will thank me. laugh out loud

Melisandre is farking TERRIFYING Cold Stannis isn't much better IMO.
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