I am in the same place as you. I was diagnosed about 4 years ago while I was in college. Life was okay for a while after getting on medication. I lost that job as well as the insurance and medications. Evntually I found another job and started working to get the meds all situated again. This time I'm dealing with ADHD, depression, and migraines. All the doctors wanted to do were give more and more meds. I am very sensitive to medications and the combination of what I was given caused serious temporary issues with my heart. Due to my health and downsizing I have lost that job too.

The last time I went to my doctor he told me he could do nothing else for me and to go see a psychiatrist. I was trying to do that when I lost my job. I seen one psychiatrist whie I still had my insurance. Then another one while getting temporary medical through the state. Now I'm working with a program and they sent me to yet another on for two appointments. I feel like a drug test subject out of control. I am now living with ADHD, migraines, depression, stress and panic attacks that keep me pretty much at home. I also have learning disabilities that affect my ability to get and keep a decent job.

I have no where to turn for help. No doctors, no counselors, no family, and no friends. I am a wreck trying to raise my 2 kids at home and come to terms with another one who moved across the state immediately after graduation. I am lost, and temporarilly partially medicated. I need someone who can work with me for a while.

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I'm having the same problem. I just lost my job, and will lose my insurance soon, unless I start paying for it myself with my COBRA. I've had so darn many jobs (20 jobs in 29 years in the work force), that I've decided to take a break and go for early retirement. Amazing how much freer I feel since I've been checking into my options. I figure that with my 401-K and Social Security, I'll be able to have a bit of a break while I look for a part time job. Maybe it will be a blessing in disguise that I lost that last job. It was giving me panic attacks, headaches, and making my symptoms worse. I will never get another job in customer service, especially in the mortgage industry. It's more stress than I can handle.

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I am in a similar situation - I also have no insurance, but I would like to tell everyone that you can help yourselves. I went on the internet and I've read everything there is to read, I've done my own research. I've also borrowed all the books from Dr. Amen from local library. There are lots of natuaral alternatives on the market which work as well as medication. I've been now taking Synaptol for 3 years and I am very happy. I also occasionally take Listol which is cheaper. I also changed my diet - I eat fish twice a week, I no loger use sugar (I use Stevia instead), I replaced all my oil with Canola oil and olive oil. I take omega 3 supplements and other vitamins. I excercize. And the results are remarkable. I understand that this all sounds like lot of work or expensive, but it isn't. I think that my treatmant of ADHD is costing me around $100 a month, which is still a lot cheaper than paying for your own insurance. I wish you all good luck.

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There are some effective non-drug ADHD treatments out there you might try that won't break the budget, such as changes in diet, increase exercise and take supplements. It is worth a try!

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Good luck, Dena

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Sandra said: I am in a similar situation - I also have no insurance, but I would like to tell everyone that you can help yourselves. I went on the internet and I've read everything there is to read, I've done my own research. I've also borrowed all the books from Dr. Amen from local library. There are lots of natuaral alternatives on the market which work as well as medication. I've been now taking Synaptol for 3 years and I am very happy. I also occasionally take Listol which is cheaper. I also changed my diet - I eat fish twice a week, I no loger use sugar (I use Stevia instead), I replaced all my oil with Canola oil and olive oil. I take omega 3 supplements and other vitamins. I excercize. And the results are remarkable. I understand that this all sounds like lot of work or expensive, but it isn't. I think that my treatmant of ADHD is costing me around $100 a month, which is still a lot cheaper than paying for your own insurance. I wish you all good luck.

I've just recently started taking Omega 3-6-9, and eating fish at least once a week. I've also upped my soluble fiber (I take Benefiber, which was recommended by my dr. for my IBS), and am eating more proteins. I've already noticed a difference in only a few weeks. I'm also starting to get more exercise, walking more.

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