Should I stop taking my meds??
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- Опубликовано: 31 май 2024
- I have lost my drug coverage. This is a difficulty faced by many people which often leads to wondering if they can afford their meds, or if they will be forced to stop taking them.
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Not to mention switching to instant noodles it goes against the medical advice that we are given to eat well to help control our mental illness.
I really like ramen noodles. Usually I cook the noodles as directed and then add a can of corn or something to add flavor and nutritional value. Cheap and tasty!
My son, who is 42, is now homeless. He has paranoid schizophrenia, and concurrent disorders. I am pleased to hear you speak about the difficulties that people with disabilities face. As parents, we tried to advocate for our son. We were not successful. My heart breaks every day wondering how he is doing. He has lost contact with family members, is known to the Police and he is just one of many. I enjoy your videos. Thanks for all that you do.
I'm so sorry that you have lost contact with your son. I only hope that he is finding some level of meaning and peace in his living situation, such as it is. Bless you, and bless your son.
Unfortunately psychiatric patients who refuse to accept that they are sick, don't want any help and leave their families are doomed to homelessness and all kinds of misery. Parents cannot do anything if these patients are grownups and are not dangerous enough to be involuntarily hospitalized. The system should be changed. People who are sick, run away from families and cannot cope with life on their own need to be collected from streets, sheltered and supervised. My brother is almost in the same situation. My sympathies to you.
@@nterix My goodness. I kept my son with me until 2019, when he threatened my life. He has been through the court system dealing with this matter. I do hope you have a peaceful, joyous day.
@@maureenmellott5738 I'm very sorry for all the pain and grief this situation must have caused. It's a horrible reality that both the U.S. and Canadian governments leave so many of the mentally ill to the streets with very little systemic assistance. You seem like brilliant parents who tried their best to advocate for their son, which is the highest vector of help possible beneath a system that fails those direly in need. Very sorry once again. I wish you peace and love in your everyday. ♡
My mom is 66 and was homeless a few years ago (she has schizophrenia). She got forced treatment finally and only then things started to get better. Now she is thriving, her depts got signed of when she hit the age of retirement and she got a new apartment a week ago 🌅 keep your hopes up and I wish you all the best!
From my experience I've learned when you have a disability the government wants you to just get by and not ahead. Almost seems like people who are in power want people who are suffering to suffer more.
They grumble about people on disability but they will not let you establish any kind of safety net and employment that would potentially allow to to get off of disability or rely less on it. They system is broken in so many ways!
yes this exactly
Ohh my God I’m hearing you ✝️🙏🏾
It was so hard to get SSDI in the US, and I'd been dysfunctional for so long, that I just gave up the idea of trying to work. I don't want to lose my drug coverage, because I don't want to be seriously ill again. I've wondered if it's safe to even start a RUclips channel, in case it makes a problem for me with my disability status. It would be so great if they just gave everybody Universal Basic Income and health insurance, without making you jump through hoops to prove disability. Then, if you could work in addition to the UBI, then not work if you couldn't deal with it, life would not be so grim for so many people. But they have poisoned people's minds about those kinds of benefits or that kind of economic system. They would rather guarantee that everyone is as scared and unhappy as possible.
Jeez, I thought this was the kind of thing you didn't have to deal with in Canada. I guess I was wrong. I'm sorry you have to deal with this and I hope you're able to continue getting the treatment you need without having to sacrifice your other basic needs. The government's handling of this both infuriates and amuses me. Even setting aside the moral aspect, does the government really think making you choose between severe, untreated mental illness and destitution is a social or economic net-win? Like, don't they understand how much a hospitalization would cost them? More than medication I would have to think.
Canada is called Shitada by those who know. The most fcked up country in the world.
Canada is the worst because of "free health care". "Free health care" means you get the BARE MINIMUM and have to pay out of pocket for anything else. The left in America have made Canada sound like heaven when its NOT. Many Cancer treatment options are not available in Canada either because of the shi**y "Free health care" that's why many Canadian citizens come to the US for health care.
@@kleedasantos3236 In the US, the system is essentially private but is so ludicrously complicated because it has Medicare which is supposed to help old people and Medicaid to help poor people, and then Obamacare came along and made some good reforms that aren't revolutionary but but help somewhat. Employers are required to provide medical insurance to their employees but the quality of that insurance varies widely and even the best insurance generally still requires you to pay out of pocket a good amount. So I think we've got a long way to go here and it sounds like you guys do too. I expect things will become more equitable in the next few generations (like, you know, 100 years) but in the meantime, all aboard the suffering train.
@@kleedasantos3236 Same here in the U.S. If you’re on state and federal aid (Medicaid/Medicare), you get the bare minimum health benefits. Anything brand-name or new will not get covered without months of back-and-forth between your doctor and the state insurance, and still maybe not even then.
@@ALittleSnowFairySaga There is a SZA patient on YT called Cory. He gets top care in US. But he is very poor and his insurance would not cover Guanfacine. Now imagine you are a low middle class with some modest job. You could easily get what Cory cannot. And what poor Cory gets (seen by a top pdoc every month as he switches meds for years now, and getting top med prescriptions) even the richest Canadian, with millions and millions of dollars in his saving account, can only dream about it.
I’m very grateful to be european and receiving free healthcare for the most part. There are still some treatments or medication that you have to pay for but for the most part the costs are covered by insurance
Same here, I live in Scandinavia and we only pay a maximum of $300 pr year for necessary therapy, meds, doctor's visits etc. Hospitalizations and ambulance services are always free.
Yes you’re lucky to have free health insurance. I live in Massachusetts USA and we’re actually forced to purchase health insurance. If we don’t, we’re fined $2,000 by the State every year. They say they make it affordable and subsidized, but I don’t qualify for for reduced or free insurance because I make just over the amount to qualify.
Go to ny. Everything is free
Here in Saudi all healthcare services are for free to citizens and residents 👍
It was that way in Canada but they decided to make it provincially based instead of federally based. So the coverage varies from province to province. The heavily populated provinces have complicated infrastructure etc.. that tax dollars have to pay for. Unfortunately one of the first sacrifices is Healthcare
This is partly because of marriage inequality for disabled people, you know that right!!!!??? Did you hear the number she gave for the income eligibility guidelines FOR A COUPLE?!!! It’s below the poverty line. That is SICKENING!!
They have marriage inequality for disabled couples in Canada too?
@@ALittleSnowFairySaga they didnt say there wasnt
@@ginge5413 This poster never said they were from Canada either. I’m just looking for clarification, I’d all.
Australia is the same. It's the marriage inequality no one ever talks about.
@@Chelle1214 😢😔
For me they cycle is that I get a job, lose my state sponsored medical coverage, can’t afford my meds even with employer subsidized insurance, start experiencing symptoms, lose my job, get back on state Medicaid, get stable again, get a new job, and repeat! This has been my entire adult life and it is SO FRUSTRATING
Ohhhh exactly!!! Dear Lord save your people ! 🙏🏾✝️✝️🙏🏾
I'm a nurse here in the US, and I've had to help patients get assistance with meds here. I know (at least here) that you can get assistance through the drug manufacturers. I get my RA med for $50/mo when it's usually over $4000/mo, with the assistance through the drug company. Like I said, I'm not sure if it's available in Canada, but it would be worth it to look into it. :) Good luck to you!
Yaas...Canadian, living in the USA now. Most major pharmaceutical companies will donate med's to those in need. Ask. Big Pharma isn't all bad...
Yes! Manufacturers will help with maintenance drug cost and many providers will give you sample on name brand drugs.
@Brandy Allen well they seemed to have helped people too like the creator of this video with her medications. Yes, indeed, they have hurt people for sure, but it seems they have also really help with the development of new vaccines and medicines for people really suffering from things like schizophrenia? But I agree that things like the opioid crisis were horrific!!!
You can NOT always get assistance. The antipsychotic that works the best for me and I take offers a card, but your insurance company has to cover at least a part for the card to work. My insurance company will not cover anything and just denies the med so the drug company said I do not qualify. My insurance company said I have to be on either an antipsychotic that gives me hives, or 2 others that make working, and not drewling, rather difficult. Thankfully my dr has been giving me samples for over a year now.
You guys know that most manufacturer copay coupons aren’t a long term solution, right? They generally expire after around 3 months to a year, which puts a lot of people in a difficult situation when it runs out. These discounts can sometimes be renewed yearly, however pharmaceutical companies can stop extending these benefits at any time. Every copay coupon runs out eventually. If you’re on any government insurance program (Medicare, Medicaid), or don’t have an insurance plan, you aren’t eligible for these coupons at all. These copay promotions are not designed to help the poor or uninsured. Instead, they are designed to encourage insured patients to bypass less-expensive drugs (which typically have lower copays) when multiple options are on the formulary, raising the cost of drug coverage. When that discount runs out, it’s the patient that’s screwed - using these coupons puts an increasingly large burden on insurance companies, and at some point they’ll start charging you higher premiums and copays as an incentive to try and get you to switch to a generic version of your brand name (coupon-covered) drug. It’s also important to not that pharmaceutical companies actually PROFIT from these coupons/promotions in the long run, getting 6:1 return on their ‘investment’ every year. Big pharma is NOT your friend, if you are deceived into believing this you will pay for it eventually. They thrive off of preying upon the most vulnerable. The burden of being forced into paying these increased costs has lead to some insurers banning the use of coupons for a number of specialty brand name drugs. This isn’t to say that the rest of the healthcare system (and government policy) isn’t to blame, but big pharma basically controls the whole healthcare industry.
We could fund her here ☺️ So many subscribers! If we all gave one dollar per year that would make more than she needs ❤️
@CC VanAmeyden Same here. Crowdfunded healthcare says a lot about the state of things. :/
What about all the other people who don't have a RUclips channel?
this is an informational video that's very much saying they need to reform disability help and drug prices because for a lot of people its life or death, my therapy is so expensive but i would not be functional at all without and it's not a good situation. a lot of people can't afford the help that they need
This is appalling. In the UK, Universal free healthcare is-and should be-a right, though some politicians are slowly sneaking privatisation through. I hope you get your financial help reinstated, and that Canadians in general get free healthcare according to need, not ability to pay.
It's more sad because in America we're thought Canada has amazing Healthcare that's decomodified.
NHS is reall mess full of 🐂💩, but it's still infinitely better than what they have in America
@@andrzejsamorzewski146 It's the best Healthcare in the developed world is what I'm told. At least western Europe and north America. Doesn't mean it's good sadly.
@@sleepyhead8681 You mean UK NHS best in world, definitely no. It's kind of avarage compared to European Union ther are countries with much better health care like nordic countries, some with better like Holland most are similar level with individual pros and cons.
@@andrzejsamorzewski146 I said it's what were told in Noth America. Still far better than the US. The Nordic countries have such great public services. It's sick in America if I had minimal income I'd lose section 8, medicade witch is great Healthcare and FS.
I hear the NHS is constantly gutted by neoliberal conservitives and maby even Labor sometimes
Still beats the US where Dr's perform unessesary procedures offen to pad there bank accounts. :(
Mental health is a social priority. These medicines should be affordable to everyone.
Medicines for very serious mental illnesses should completely be covered by insurance companies or subsidized by the government. Period. It is absurd to assume that people who are severely debilitated could hope to generate enough income to cover these medicine costs and also live a secure, happy life.
Hi Lauren, Both my husband and I are disabled. We live in Quebec and "live" on $22K. Five meds we need aren't covered. We go without. After we pay rent and bills, we run out of food on the 10th of every month. We can't afford to pay out of pocket. I wish more people, especially Americans, knew that Canada isn't the universal healthcare utopia its been portrayed as. For years my husband and I worked and paid high taxes and this is our reward. As soon as Medical Assistance in Dying is offered to mentally ill Canadians, I'm going to apply. ANYWAY!!!! I love your videos. Your advocacy is very much appreciated.
I'm extremely fortunate to have military veteran status (in the US), which entitles me to free meds for life. I feel that everyone should have the same benefit simply as a basic human right.
America is a bureaucratic nightmare for those with conditions like ours. It’s cruel, it’s heartless, nonsensical, costs a ton more than other countries with public healthcare, adds insult to injury, and takes advantage of its most vulnerable population. I’m surprised to hear this coming from Canada, because you would think the government would make these drugs affordable for all. Thank you for sharing your story, you are not alone and we need our voices heard.
The bare minimum is covered in Canada 🙁 "Universal healthcare" where our medications, eyes, and teeth are considered a luxury.
These programs should be creating a floor… Not a ceiling
The constant struggle to find a psychiatrist covered by my insurance and affordable meds has often made me consider throwing in the towel and giving up on everything. This is dangerous thinking. There is nothing more important than being stable on medications. I never thought twice about spending money on food and entertainment. I have now come to realize how little I really need. I no longer wear makeup and accept my inner beauty. I have learned how to cut my own hair and stopped using things like nail polish and other chemical laden products that will eventally cause cancer and result in more medical bills. I enjoy staying home and preparing affordable food and entertain myself with novels. There are many strategies to cut out the things I don’t need but stopping my meds is not one of them.
Oh. my. god. 23K per year for Alberta is nothing! 18K is literally unsurvivable! I am very sorry. My ADHD medication costs me almost as much (I am in ALberta too), so I can totally relate.
The national health service in the UK is amazing. I am on one anti-psychotic drug and pay just under £10.00 for one prescription which lasts 2 months. That’s roughly £60.00 pounds sterling a year! If I lived in Wales prescriptions are free!! Sorry to hear how expensive it is in Canada. That is a ridiculous amount to pay! 💚
Hold onto that and don't let the Tories take it away or reduce it. They are always trying. People have to be vigilant about things like that. In the US we can't even fight them off enough to get universal care and they constantly try to weaken what little we have. They are disgusting greedy people who try to take away our long fought for pittance.
Completely agree. The NHS gets slated a lot, rightly, but compared to North American it's perfect.
Here in Scotland we don't pay anything for prescription charges.
I don't have coverage, so I go to Costco to get my meds. Yes, you have to pay $60 a year to be a member but it pays for itself in just two months. At Costco I get four different meds at $10 each. Most generics are super cheap. DON'T STOP TAKING YOUR MEDS. Please, I know from experience they're really important.
This is a horrific situation. My heart hurts for everyone that is made to face this kind of decision
I’m covered with my mother’s insurance here in the US. Obama passed a bill to allow coverage till the age of 26. I’m 22 and in my senior year of college after a brief hospitalization and diagnoses of schizoaffective. My care manager suggested I apply for Medicaid because I’m eligible with my diagnoses here in the US. She suggested there is no income gap for medicaid so long as you have a diagnoses.
I've been told the opposite. Since I am working full-time I don't qualify for any kind of disability or Medicare. Both of my boys are / were on soonercare until my wife started working. Now I have to pay almost $1,000 a month for insurance on myself and my youngest. That insurance still only covers somethings not most.
I am super glad that soonercare took care of most of their therapies while they were younger.
Medicade is fairly good coverage, I'm well below the poverty line and my theripist, MD and rx drugs are all covered.
@@sleepyhead8681 sounds like I need to quit my job then.
@@stoneyvowell1239 Be sure your state has good medicade if not joking. I live in NY. Good luck helthcare should be universally covered. My cost are probably 5k at least on rx's and another 50k about on everything else A year would be my guess.
That hasn't been our experience. There is an income requirement for Medicaid even when disabled.
This sucks so much. That kind of medication is so important and this expense makes it inaccessible to many.
Sometimes I lose my meds for A week or 2 for depression/anxiety. I always do way worse, I thought Canada payed for RX drugs with universal Healthcare? I'm on medicade and it saved my life.
Oh no-I'm so sorry to hear that, Lauren! We need universal pharmacare yesterday, and I can only hope that whoever wins the federal election next week implements something ASAP. I don't know if what you're going through is due to Kenney's cuts, but Albertans' health is clearly not his priority, and it makes me so angry that people like you have to suffer because of awful policies.
Same here. He doesn't care about the cost to individual in money or safety. I have seen other people get caught in that trap. I am a senior who was on one program. What the Kenney gov was put the top qualifying income just $4 below my annual income. I hadn't been capable of working at all so what they did was position the level so that almost no one would qualify. The program was still there but no one could use it.
I was talking to a man about programs for autism. He said they had programs and I pointed out that the one program that there was had room for 10 kids and that program was a 3 hour drive away. They put curtians on the windows that have no glass.
My sister is a T1D and prior to finding an endocrinologist, our primary care physician repeatedly made mistakes on prescriptions that keep her from going into a coma and subsequently, dying. So often she was having to pay for what the insurance didn't cover on a medication that was not correct, then having to pay fully out of pocket to get what she actually needed. I live in the U.S, but there is an issue with medical companies profiting off of those who have chronic/terminal illnesses in many other countries too. I hope that things end up working out for you, thank you for sharing your experience for the rest of us too.
No, you should not stop taking your meds. Your psychiatric meds are essential to your well being. Hearing your story reminds me that I’m blessed to have my multiple sclerosis injectable covered by my husband’s insurance. Otherwise it’s about $2,400 a month! He’s looking to retire in about a year snd we are talking about health and medication coverage. Here in the US, many of us take it for granted. Here we have NAMI National Association for Mental Illness. I’m not sure if it would be a resource for you in Canada. I suggest contacting the drug manufacturers to see if grants are available for you. Thank you for sharing your story and taking us along on your beautiful journey.
Hi Lauren. I work in disability insurance here in Quebec. I'm so sorry to see hear this. Thank you for making this video, it's incredibly eye opening. While I'm not at the level where these kinds of decisions are made (I am in direct contact with claimants, I work with people who a permanently disabled who apply to CPP), this is giving me a whole other perspective into what people on disability go through. I see on the daily how disheartening it is - having to deal with a debilitating illness AND with the whole disability system. I'm so sorry about this.
Adding to this as I am also in law school - Try getting in touch with a lawyer (you're probably eligible for free legal aid). Lawyers who specialize in disability claims can advocate for you and are an added pressure on your insurance company.
Thank you for caring I’m a caregiver to my daughter and have no support there is no help thank you for what you do god bless you ❤️🤗🙏
I pay 20€ a month for my Bipolar meds in the Netherlands. They make my life so much easier, maybe even save it. I can't imagine if they suddenly became unaffordable.
Please turn the adds on on your videos, as another source of income. I'm sure many of us wouldn't mind, especially knowing it finances your meds.
Keep on fighting for the financial support you need. Getting the medication you need should not be a privilege but a right.
Thankfully here in Australia most medicines are subsidised by the Government Pharmacetical Benefits Scheme (PBS). It is a shame to realise not every developed country has such a scheme, but I believe it is in everyone's interest for medicine to be subsidised. People do not choose to be unwell! I might add that it would cost most people less than $500 AUD per year for these kinds of medications.
Oh God, this enrages me. Please do not go off your meds, you seem to thrive when you’re on them. Please try having your doctor write a letter to the disability program and advocate for you. At least to get partial coverage. I had to do this with one of my meds and eventually insurance decided to pay half the cost of it.
I'm so sorry you have to go through that. I had the same situation when I was misdiagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, my pharmacy told me the injection would cost me $980. My grandmother called my disability insurance and straightened it out but she found out the medicine actually cost $2,300 a month. Without the insurance. Antipsychotics are actually the most expensive medication prescribed by psychiatrist. They are the money makers.
This is absolutely atrocious, I feel for you! I was luckily able to get on the Sask Gov’t drug plan which helps but it’s based on your income (and again, isn’t always reasonable like you mentioned) however it’s been affordable so far since my work is a small family owned business and no benefits. I suffer with Bipolar 1 disorder so I too take medications for life. There just isn’t enough help for people. Thank you SO MUCH for making this video and bringing this very real and very concerning and serious problem to light! Medication is expensive. I tried signing up for Blue Cross but if you sign up for individual benefits, they purposely won’t cover your medication since you have a pre-existing condition. So I didn’t sign up with them or anyone. That made me so mad.
I have to say our health system in Ireland isn’t great in regards waiting time, lack of hospital beds and lack of nurses\doctors. However We’ve free public healthcare. My son doesn’t need to pay for his meds and the care he gets for his schizophrenia. He’s now on a monthly injection. It also took him 3 months to get disability allowance and he’s allowed to work 21 hours a week work too without loosing his allowance. I’m so proud of him. He’s finally has accepted his illness. I recommended you to him and he watches your videos. You inspire him and give him hope (THANK YOU for that) . All the best & I hope it works out for you. If I was you I would appeal and try again 🙏💜
Please don’t stop taking your medications!! You are doing so well! They are so worth it for you! Maybe also people on here who are struggling with this issue can pick up an extra side job or as some people mentioned below, there are many ways to get discounts on prescriptions. Some people even use online ordering companies or use the generic form of the medication. Also, there is something called GoodRx in the US that provides discounts on prescriptions. It’s an App. It also tells you which pharmacies sell it the cheapest. For example, in the US, some supermarkets sell cheaper than CVS because CVS is now owned by the insurance company Aetna. So the prices are higher. I also hope that for you in particular that some Patrons can help you with your page too. I will once I earn some more money. Your content is SO valuable for so many.
I know that you are probably putting out this video too to show the struggle that every day people face when making these economic decisions, but please all of you who need these medications, put your health first because you can’t help anyone else if you don’t put your health first!
God bless you all! Am praying for you all! Thanks for such awesome content on this channel! 🙏
Strangely enough, today, I just happened to be alerted about some meds that will no longer be covered by my medicare program. I have schizo-effective and fibromyalgia so I deal with both the physical and mental sides of things and I live in the US. I looked it up and last year my drug costs, ytd, were $102, 000!!! I can't even imagine what would happen to me if I weren't able to access my schizophrenia and pain meds via medicare/medicaid coverage plans. There were many times in the last few years that, had it not been for family, I would have ended up homeless and no doubt without the help I need to access these programs to get the meds I need to keep me stable enough to live a life. I shudder to think what people without the kind of support system I have must go through.
I here what your saying Lauren. I live in Australia, I'm currently on disability support pension and in a government housing and my husband is my career. I think too myself often about getting a job, which before I had baby I was work, but if I work and earn too much all the benefits would go as well even the house would go. So we just decided not to work, my meds cost with out benefits is well above $400 a month. So yeah it's just not feasible. The money you get for the DSP payment isn't that good, but at least we get buy.
We need to do something about our healthcare in Canada. People think it is free... it is not.
I hope you come through the other side quickly, and that you are supported by our system.
I'm blessed to live in a state (Arizona) that really focuses on taking care of its mentally ill residents. I am on a lifelong program for people who have serious mental illness. My meds are covered 100% and I qualify for cheaper housing, Disability benefits through Social Security, vocational training to help me maintain a job, hospital visits covered 100%, etc.... I hope you're able to resolve this! That sucks so bad. If not, moving to Arizona and getting on SMI may not be a bad idea (but I know that the US sucks compared to Canada, so I hope it doesn't have to come to that). Sending you love and hugs!
Hi jaden I’m in tempe 👋😍
@@eileendoherty2836 hiiiiii from Tucson!
I live in the states and am on a disability program. I feel this 100%. It's literally to the point where I dread going to my mail box. And yah the income limits are so low when compared to cost of living.
Sorry to hear that, hopefully, it will be resolved in your favour.
Ask the pharmacy for a price list of schizophrenia drugs
Taxes should first cover health care and an education
Hi Lauren, sorry to hear about your coverage situation. You should look into applying for Blue Cross Non-Group Coverage. It's med coverage for pre-existing conditions. There is a monthly fee for it and there is still a 30% co-pay but if your medication costs are high and you don't have any alternative coverage, applying for it might be cheaper than paying fully out of pocket each month for your meds.
this is really important topic for much more people than most think
Medications cost are unreal. I’m a psych nurse and one depot medication that’s given every two weeks can cause up to 800$ a month. I never realized until I started working as a nurse how expensive meds are. Hoping you are able to get some sort of coverage. Lots of my patients become unwell again once discharged due to depot medication and medication just being to much money. I
Hi Joelle would you be willing to talk to me I’m desperate and only someone like you would understand thanks for what you do 🤗🤗🙏🙏❤️❤️
I am currently trying to get disability benefits and it is so hard and such a terrible process, but I'm really scared because I cannot hold a job because of schizoaffective and if something happens to my husband or he loses his job I couldn't afford my medication or treatment. The system sucks for people with chronic illness or disabilities.
Change drug stores. The stores that depend on insurance money are the highest. Some manufacturer also have programs for people who can’t afford their meds. Costco is also much cheaper and doesn’t require a membership to use their pharmacy. The other option…cut your hours to live below program limit.
This may be my sign to stay on my meds if I’m fortunate enough to.
Hi Rowan Can you say what helps you 🤗
I'm so very very sorry dear.Good luck and love from New Zealand.
I would try contacting the drug company. They usually have assistance programs that help people afford their meds. They may be able to help, even if it is just in the short term, which would give you some time to figure out another option. I am a mental health case mgr. Granted I am in the states but I may be able to help if you need and I would be happy to😊
What a nice offer.
Hi you are right they may have a program so nice of you to care …I am struggling with depression and don’t want to call I am a caregiver to my daughter ❤️🤗🙏
@@eileendoherty2836 my comment keeps getting deleted. Not sure why. I am very sorry to hear you are having a difficult time. Care giving can be very emotionally and physically draining. Sometimes just picking up the phone to call is difficult let alone researching options,, navigating the system, paperwork, ect.. If you would like help contacting the drug companies or finding resources that can possibly help e-mail me or look me up on FB and PM me. I love being able to volunteer to help since care in general is so expensive and not everyone has access. And sometimes it helps just to have someone to vent to ❤
@@jackycook64 thank you Jacky will definitely look you up on fb ❤️🤗🙏
@@eileendoherty2836 RUclips keeps deleting my comments to you that have my email address or FB info. I am in Indianapolis and my profile pic is a fountain 😊
I am so sorry…we have the same issue here in the USA. Hang in there! Do not give up❤️
so lucky to be in scotland where our prescriptions are free! i suffer from bpd and also chronic back pain x i feel so sorry for you having to pay this to keep you well x
They have brainwashed half of the US population with their constant lies. One commenter above said America has a system of poverty because of our "welfare" system. We have zero compared to all other first world countries and still these people don't get it. It's infuriating to see hoodwinked people who actually think the US helps their citizens. They do the very least they can do any constantly try to weaken and take away what little we have. It is very sad.
I hope you guys find a sustainable work around for your medication coverage, the worst part is the financial hit, it feels like a ton of bricks on your back. Getting things to work your way in Alberta can be frustrating. I know I live there too.
My son has the same diagnosis as yourself and get free health coverage and disability in New York.
Maybe Hardy Nutritionals could be a caring support? They are located in Alberta. Shout out to Alicia at Hardy's for her love and support for my best friend!
Hang in there and please don’t stop taking your meds.
Wow ... just WOW...HOW IS THIS EVEN POSSIBLE?
This is why I'm an advocate for socialized medicine, we need to get with the program.
My boyfriend never had medical care for many years in the USA. He found out that the same prescription could cost $100's of dollars more at one pharmacy in our town vs. another pharmacy. He used to get medicine in Mexico. He now gets some medicines at Costco.
Also you can get some medicine on-line. But be careful on-line.
Yes call Costco for their price. You don't need a membership. Just tell them at the door your going to the pharmacy. Withdrawal off some meds leads to a seizure disorder, hate watching those then having to call 911 ugh. I watched a very handsome man who took good care of himself turn into an unrecognizable homeless angry scary man, hurting all around him, destroying their property. Will soon be in prison as he refuses all help.
I have had public insurance for about a year and a half now (in the US) but I'm about to hit the income cut off. It really makes me nervous, because I also have schizoaffective and I'm on now 6 different medications. It'd be several hundred dollars a month just for that alone.
Getting the government to accept that mental illness is a disability, and is a very expensive disability, is very hard.
That's absolutely horrible. I'm so sorry you have to deal with this.
Oh my God. I am so sorry you have to deal with this, society and government need to step up with taking care of people in need of basic lifesaving medication. This seems to perpetuate vicious negative cycle for anyone struggling and god forbid without much support from their family or friends
It costs society far less to support persons with chronic illnesses which allows them to contribute to society than to leave them unsupported.
I'm an American blessed with exelent health care for my psychotic illness and T1D. But when I see what this healthcare system is doing to helpless individuals, how it tosses them away like a Snickers wrapper, yea, SHIT NEEDS TO CHANGE NOW.
I thought this was only and issue in the U.S. and saddened to hear that Canada also forces disabled people to stay in poverty in order to keep the medical coverage that is so desperately needed. I, myself, have decided never to get married because of the potential loss of medical coverage I need for my permanent mental illness. I'm grateful to have government housing because trying to survive on the monthly disability income without it is close to impossible, Unfortunately, I cannot take my medications because the system has worked against me taking them regularly safely and dropping off medication suddenly just made me suicidal. Now I must try and cope without it but since I don't work, it doesn't affect my income. I really do hope you have found a way to fix this issue and know, you're not alone.
I would stay on the medication if the benefit out weighs the risk. I am in a similar situation where I am on last resort medication that are not working because the stimulus is too physical and requires further diagnostic tools to pin point the problem. Unfortunately doctors are saying that insurance companies will not pay for it because it is too expensive. I am still looking for a doctor who can get me the test. Good luck to you. I hope you get the help you need.
Pretty sure the benefit does not outweigh the risk for her, but she has an image to keep up
in Australia we have 100% drug coverage. If you earn more money, you may have to pay a maximum of $39 per medication per month. Canada is also a commonwealth country and this is not free... That's just crazy.
I live in Australia it’s not 100% drug coverage for me. Where did you get that from? I’m on DSP and I pay at least $6 per prescription so it depends how many different prescriptions you have per medication each month or week.
That aside, being on a disability support pension restrictions you to working a maximum of 15 hours a week or they start penalising your entitlements or can cut them off all together and same as you Lauren you effectively lose your coverage for medication altogether. It’s a lot to weigh up and very hard to break free from this mouse wheel.
I'm from Argentina and here the psychiatrist is free at the hospital of my city .
But the meds i've been take are too expensive and i dont have a job because my disability I have schizopherenia . the only things that i can affort them is because my parents work and is shame on me because i'm 37 years old.
I cant afford live with my partner because my disability support worker is on suspend .
I hope you can overcome this.
Sorry my english is not good.
Here in the states, sometimes your physician can give you drug samples to get you over the hump until you figure out your finances/coverage. Not sure if that is the case in Canada. Either way, I think it’s a good idea to ask your physician/psychiatrist. Definitely not a stress that you need, I’m so sorry this is happening.
Looks to me like a door of opportunity is opening to you. Looks to me like you are being asked to find our how to use your wealth of very specialized information-based-on experience to help a lot more people and make a lot more than an additional 5K per years.
You and Rob are already doing so much. I think you're being given an opportunity to do even more.
Lauren thank you for sharing about this and also shedding some light about you and others. I too have Schizoaffective and have been on maintenance medication since 2010. I have been in your situation and found that if you get your drugs from Costco or wholesale it can save you a ton of money and you don’t have to have a membership to use the pharmacy in Costco at least. Also they make discount cards for people without insurance that you can ask about at your pharmacy that can take a percentage off of your medicine. My medicine is Geodon and I pay about $54 without insurance. Hope this is somewhat helpful! Thank you for sharing these videos!!
I think it’s all in the mind. The famous line from Dr Marvin in the movie What about Bob “The best psychiatrist in the world is the one right inside of you”.
Yes I agree I have been through hell ❤️🤗
You look great!J am from Serbia and j want to tell you that your videos are soo great!😀
We have the NHS to sort us out in the UK.
I am so unbelievably thankful that I live in a country where basically all my meds (excluding contraception) are covered by insurance/general healthcare!
I'm curious how much contraception is? It's all free in the UK (except for condoms after a certain age).
Hey Lauren. I know in the US we have something called Good Rx. I hope there is some kind of equivalent in Canada. I'd look into that if you haven't already.
Thank you for another smart illumination of mental disabilities in our culture. Politically diverting resources from health care lines the pockets of the drug producers. Money can be made off socially responsible production. As a depressed person similar pressures affect us about all sorts of deficits in health care. This seems to be a very good time to bring up the costs to our global system paying for unbalanced health care. Well done reporting!
Hi Doyle I have tried so many different meds can you say what might help me I’m stuck on sleeping meds that cause suicidal thoughts very scared hospital isn’t the answer been there after an overdose 3times 😥
@@eileendoherty2836 Hi Eileen, my experience with anti-depressants is anecdotal. I contribute answers to questions like yours by advocating a kind and loving community as an element of healing that works. Unfortunately not always. I don’t advocate for drugs to take.
I'm going thru this right now, but in the states. Thankyou for this video, I'm sorry your going thru this but am also glad I'm not alone I'm this fight.
Im really sad to tell you that I live in Sweden and only have to pay 200 bucks a year on meds. I have bipolar disorder and use maby four meds. The money comes from taxes like smoking etc. I complain when I have to pay but wont do that anymore. Love.
Thanks!
I have just been given Latuda. And the insurance company is still waiting for authorization from my doctor. But without insurance it would cost me 2,000 a month for 30pills. I barely make it as it is and my health insurance in California for the silver package because we have three selections here is 606 dollars a month. I don’t have a job because of my illness so I have to pay out of pocket. And I can afford health insurance for another month. So I can understand your fears and thoughts of what to do. And I hope it works out great for you.
Here in the UK my medication (quetiapine/seroquel) costs about £10 per month ($17 canadian). The more recently produced drugs do cost more. I was put on Paliperidone tablets some years back because of liver issues, which cost £100 per month ($170 canadian), but my General Practicioner Doctor refused to fund that drug, because the local Health Body overseeing funding of GP's drug costs said it was too much to justify. There is little private funding of healthcare in the UK, and as a result we have to made do with the cheapest options, with no choice given us for better drugs that have been developed recently. Costs are low, but the access to better drugs is very restricted, so we have to accept drugs that are not fit for our needs, and which produce more side effects, and ultimately shorten our lives by 15 years due to comorbidity factors.
I get free prescriptions and treatment in the UK, the NHS is amazing in that regard, and the welfare system pays my housing food and bills.. etc. I still feel the treatment isn't perfect, but compared with the rest of the world I'm very lucky. I wish this kind of treatment was an essential human right, I would be lost without this support, probably dead or homeless at best,.
NO! I know how that goes! My S/O has a chronic condition and WITH my health insurance we would be paying $1500 (USD) copay per month! Thank God we have state programs which cover that copay, otherwise we would face very hard decisions.
Edit: Also in the US drug manufacturers will give copay coupon cards which can make the drug cost almost nothing in some cases. Maybe it's an option in Canada? Hang in there!
Thank you for making this video !!!!!!!!
God Bless you and yours. Praying for Discernment. Stay strong because Our Lord's RETURN is NEAR.
This whole time I didn’t know you were Canadian!
Thank you
Keep the videos coming -- always the highlight of my week watching your new videos.
I’m sorry you’re going through this Lauren! Much love ❤️
My brother-in-law is very ill with schizoaffective disorder, in Scotland we're super lucky he pays zero for healthcare, I'm shocked this is the situation in Canada 💔 I hope you find a way around this.
Thanks
I'm so sorry you're going through this. I hope you that you get approval or find something else.❤️ *sending support and love*
Sorry to hear this. I don't know what I'd do if I got cut off meds for payment
Oh wow, what timing. I just paid almost $600 for a portion of my meds. I have about two months where I will have no drug coverage, because I hit my max and my husband just started a new job. I'm in Alberta, Canada.
Call up your insurance and present the issue and every reason why you need your benefits. You can take care of your personal health which helps, but some of us need a daily pill to see the world in a clear state of mind. Some may call it altered or unnecessary, but they have yet to experience such a time when their world is shaped by paranoid thoughts when the anxiety kicks in and the worse that can happen after. It just had me thinking about managing my own anxiety through therapy and if need be a pill for it since I more than once witnessed my breakdowns inflict damage. Also that nocturnal eurinesis video spoke to me since it’s undermined in the health industry and yet people with the issue grow up a certain way that is not healthy if feeling of indifference surface.
Hi! Thank you for your hard work. I live in Russia. And I also suffer from schizoaffective disorder. I spend $ 55 a month on medicines, 30 tablets in a package, and this is expensive for our country. I used to take pills for $ 7, but they had severe side effects, I gained 40 kilograms of weight. The weight does not grow on the new drug. I feel good. But they are not issued under the disability program, they are simply not on the lists, and therefore I buy them myself. This medicine came from America. In our country, a good salary is considered if a person receives more than $ 500 per month. But we live in different countries. You really have a very large amount of money going to medicines. It's a pity that you lost your support. Please keep fighting! And do not give up treatment, it may be better to choose other medicines with a lower price. But they are needed! Good health to you !! good luck!
Love your videos by the way