Why is it so damn hard to get help for mental health issues?
I’ve been seeing my general/primary care doctor for about 5 years now for my depression/anxiety issues. It has been 5 years of essentially riding a roller coaster. I feel like she pretty much throws a med at me, waits to see what it does and then either adds more meds or throws something different at me. I’m just so tired of dealing with these issues and feeling like nothing’s working and now it’s heavily effecting my relationships and daily life, not for the positive.
About a month ago, I finally asked my doctor to refer me to someone else, I need better help.
So first, she sends a referral to some mental health office. After several calls, they finally tell me that they can’t accept me as a patient. No reason, just nope.
So then, she refers me to another place..... they don’t accept my insuarance and want $100 a session. Nope.
So then my doctor basically tells me she “has no other suggestions” and wants me to call my insurance and find someone who accepts it and find my own help.
So, I’m currently on my THIRD try, after having another say they aren’t accepting new patients, one saying they can’t help me because they aren’t my primary care provider, and now I’m waiting on the third to return my call.
Honestly. Why is it so damn hard?! It makes me so angry that people have to damn near kill themselves to get help, atleast that’s what it seems like. I’m so frustrated/upset/saddened/angry.
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