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<blockquote data-quote="hearts and roses" data-source="post: 107533" data-attributes="member: 2211"><p>Hey, MB, I've been there, I can relate and I'm SOOOOO sorry that you're going through this tough time.</p><p></p><p>One of the things that I did when I found myself in a strange place (when I moved to CT I knew NO ONE except loco sister and we had a falling out almost immediately)....I hit the library. A lot!! I read so many books the first year I lived here, I couldn't even keep track. I met some interesting people at the library also. Because I commuted on the city bus into Hartford, I had that one hour each way to read. I lived through my books. They kept me sane. I felt so alone and lonely for company and the books were always a life saver.</p><p></p><p>I think that you're right about the job market being better after the holidays - people just are not usually hiring this week. Hang in there, something always falls into place when it needs to. </p><p></p><p>Your first post ended with "I hate, hate, hate being in such a financial bind. I'm not used to it, Have never been there before." That was me after I separated from my exh. I mean, we had financial difficulties, but never to the extreme I felt after I left. What I discovered were there are other programs out there to take advantage of besides public assistance. There are food pantries to help with your grocery bill. If you cook in bulk you will save money by not having to cook individual meals. There are programs through YMCA/YWCA, Catholic Charities, your local church/synagogue, your local town hall. </p><p></p><p>In regards to the bankruptcy - You can find out what you need to know on line and I know I've seen 'Free Consultation" in the Yellow Pages regarding it. I think you should check it out. $50,000+ in medical debt is a HUGE weight on your shoulders for you to start out in your new life with. If I were you, I would try to find a way to lessen that burden. Bankruptcy is not something anyone ever wants to do, but it is available for a reason - sometimes there are extenuating circumstances involved and thank God it is available!! See if it is the way to go. The doctors, hospital, etc., cannot draw blood from a stone and you're a stone right now = what can they do?? </p><p></p><p>Be easy on yourself, but also force yourself to get out and be around others, even if you are not interacting with them, it's good to be around people. In regards to the medications, my DR told me that the shortest she would ever put anyone on an AD is 3 months. That it takes a couple of weeks to reach optimum levels and then you have to taper off slowly. She said one month is not enough and not medically sound or beneficial in the long term. I take my AD usually from Nov to May, but this year my DR started me earlier because I fell into a slump and then winter hit. </p><p></p><p>Sending gentle hugs - I wish there was a way for us to make it all better.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="hearts and roses, post: 107533, member: 2211"] Hey, MB, I've been there, I can relate and I'm SOOOOO sorry that you're going through this tough time. One of the things that I did when I found myself in a strange place (when I moved to CT I knew NO ONE except loco sister and we had a falling out almost immediately)....I hit the library. A lot!! I read so many books the first year I lived here, I couldn't even keep track. I met some interesting people at the library also. Because I commuted on the city bus into Hartford, I had that one hour each way to read. I lived through my books. They kept me sane. I felt so alone and lonely for company and the books were always a life saver. I think that you're right about the job market being better after the holidays - people just are not usually hiring this week. Hang in there, something always falls into place when it needs to. Your first post ended with "I hate, hate, hate being in such a financial bind. I'm not used to it, Have never been there before." That was me after I separated from my exh. I mean, we had financial difficulties, but never to the extreme I felt after I left. What I discovered were there are other programs out there to take advantage of besides public assistance. There are food pantries to help with your grocery bill. If you cook in bulk you will save money by not having to cook individual meals. There are programs through YMCA/YWCA, Catholic Charities, your local church/synagogue, your local town hall. In regards to the bankruptcy - You can find out what you need to know on line and I know I've seen 'Free Consultation" in the Yellow Pages regarding it. I think you should check it out. $50,000+ in medical debt is a HUGE weight on your shoulders for you to start out in your new life with. If I were you, I would try to find a way to lessen that burden. Bankruptcy is not something anyone ever wants to do, but it is available for a reason - sometimes there are extenuating circumstances involved and thank God it is available!! See if it is the way to go. The doctors, hospital, etc., cannot draw blood from a stone and you're a stone right now = what can they do?? Be easy on yourself, but also force yourself to get out and be around others, even if you are not interacting with them, it's good to be around people. In regards to the medications, my DR told me that the shortest she would ever put anyone on an AD is 3 months. That it takes a couple of weeks to reach optimum levels and then you have to taper off slowly. She said one month is not enough and not medically sound or beneficial in the long term. I take my AD usually from Nov to May, but this year my DR started me earlier because I fell into a slump and then winter hit. Sending gentle hugs - I wish there was a way for us to make it all better. [/QUOTE]
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