Bipolar With No Health Insurance?

Question by Kel: Bipolar with no health insurance?
I was diagnosed with “manic depression” when I was a teenager. I’ve been medicated pretty much continually ever since. My manic phases consist of irritability, insomnia, extreme anxiety. What I’ve found helped my depression the best was Lexapro, but it got too expensive and had to switch to Celexa. I’ve been on this now for several years and it seems I’m not getting the “effect” anymore. I don’t know if something else should be added or if I should start a totally new medication. I also take Xanax and Klonepin for anxiety. Problem being I don’t have any health insurance and all the new anti psychotics are way too expensive. I am also not eligible for assistance through the drug companies for medication cost help. Anybody have recommendations of medications they have had any luck with that aren’t horribly expensive?
We have a psychiatric counseling place here like you mentioned, but they are over crowded to the point the psychiatrists aren’t even taking new patients. I’ve even called adjoining counties. Idk what to do :(

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Answer by man behind blue eyes
most people don’t want to do this.but all cities have a mental health institute and if you go there.most of what you take they can get it for you for alot less than the pharmacies.the xanax is not one of them.that is a very addictive medication.the no insurance problem is also bad.i understand.been thru all that.it’s worth a try to go to the mental health place in your city and.they will help you get what you need.not that they will give you alot of help.but they will try.good luck in this new world of disaster.i wish you the very best in getting the meds you need.

Answer by Rebecca Morgan
Lithium. $ 4 a month at Walmart.

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