Depression and PTSD

[Newday]

Hi there. I am currently 35 years old and living in Tampa and battling depression. I’m from Boston originally where I was raised by both my parents, but my depression is now so bad it is causing me not to work. And so far my childhood hasn't been bad. In the sense of abuse or violence in my house. There was fighting yes, but I think every single family can relate; but never any violence.

And also had somewhat of a heavy and more serious tone. I was adopted at 3 days old and I have actually had the pleasure of meeting my birth mom & that side of the family. And the feelings were intense and still are. I don’t really have anybody else to turn to so here I am, reaching out, to anyone and everyone who will care to listen to help me work, get a job, and help a depressed person. I have been struggling hard with my mental health, which has affected my physical health, badly. I have been medically diagnosed with depression and anxiety and I have been on medication for years. To put into some perspective, I started taking the medication I am currently on now in 2015. And yes I have been taking it consistently every, single, day. Firstly I believe we have to celebrate the little victories AND the big ones so we can get all connection to both. I have literally just started a job on the 5th of this month and haven't gotten paid yet. Therefore I am struggling with rent and a few other of my bills., with already a 3 days notice at my door.

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Hi Tammy,
Good for you for getting a job as you apply for disability. As between the both maybe they can help you. But also look into the other programs we have. Learn more about how to get free money.

Hello, I have been out of work for a year because of covid and a new health problem. I have major depressive disorder, PTSD, Anxiety, And most recent diastolic congestive heart failure that is causing me to be unable to work.
I have spent my life savings and now I got a new job and applied for disability.
I am down to my last 500.00.
Please I need help. I've been trying for months.
You can contact me or email me.
Sincerely
Tammy

[Mary Smith]

Hello, I have been out of work for a year because of covid and a new health problem. I have major depressive disorder, PTSD, Anxiety, And most recent diastolic congestive heart failure that is causing me to be unable to work.
I have spent my life savings and now I got a new job and applied for disability.
I am down to my last 500.00.
Please I need help. I've been trying for months.
You can contact me or email me.
Sincerely
Tammy

[Syrum]

I'm 70 years old and I'm about to have a heart attack Thinking of everything I owe. It is depressing. I can't afford my HOA fees to stay in my home, my electric bill may be cut off soon, and I'm putting everything on my credit, which is full. Please help me. I feel my life is coming to an end with all the stress. Do you have support groups for depression? I'm even having trouble paying for my Medicare. I have nowhere else to turn. I'm begging for help. If's there's anything at all you can do, I would be greatly in debt. The stress and depression are too much for me to handle. Please help.

[Karen]

I have never done this before but me and my family has hit a really hard point due to my depressions, We really needs help. We were not able to pay our rent or electric bill, we just need help this one and we won't ask again as I will get a new job once I get over the depression. I have a wife and two kids and I really don’t know what else to do about our situation. I’ve tried getting loans but because I have no credit I cannot get one. Please if you could help it will be greatly appreciated.

[SHAY EVANS]

I am located in zip code 22031. I am sole provider to house of four so my "decent" pay is not cutting it. Thanks for your time. Every day you to push things out of your mind into a corner and I have run out of corners. I need to reach out for help.
By any chance do you know about or women/mother/anxiety/depression groups therapy free or discounted services. My insurance is terrible so I can’t even afford to get help.

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

if severely depressed, first of all get help. Therapy, mental health centers or clinics, support groups, medications and so many other resources out there. As far as the income while you get long term help, we do have information on free money making apps. Try them for income while you get help and look for a more stable job.

Currently homeless with 2 children, 7 years and 18 months. Unemployed since 2018, due to severe depression & anxiety have not been able to successfully control even with medical help. I need help with housing, utilities, food, upcoming Christmas for the kids and the constant guide to help me a job and back on my feet. Please.

[NikkiS]

Currently homeless with 2 children, 7 years and 18 months. Unemployed since 2018, due to severe depression & anxiety have not been able to successfully control even with medical help. I need help with housing, utilities, food, upcoming Christmas for the kids and the constant guide to help me a job and back on my feet. Please.

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Try a counselor or therapist. PTSD and depression often require professional help...as do many mental issues. There may be free clinics in the Charlotte area. Or ask charities for guidance too...sometimes some like the Salvation Army coordinate these services. Find many other assistance programs i the county too. https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/htm ... ance_.html

Myself, son and husband were evicted from our previous apartment which is why we were forced to move to a new location here in Charlotte, NC where I have a friend whom I was in the military with, thought we'd be in a better situation by moving here.

[One I got]

Hi. My Husband and son live in Stow Ohio. Both myself and husband work Full time jobs for over 10 years. We are currently experiencing a financial crisis and are depressed. I can't keep up on my bills. I moved to Stow 2 years ago to provide our child with a better School System was PTSD in old school from a bully fight. Also our jobs are much closer now. We can't seem to get ahead which is very depressing. I was reaching out to anyone for some help. I am behind in my Rent and Car payment and gas bill. Not sure if I'm even emailing the right company. Any suggestions would help greatly. Thank you

[JJackson]

Hello,
I am a disabled veteran, honorably discharged from Active duty in 2009, reserves 2011, in need of some financial assistance. I have a situation which happened around August 2017 in Tampa, FL. Myself, son and husband were evicted from our previous apartment which is why we were forced to move to a new location here in Charlotte, NC where I have a friend whom I was in the military with, thought we'd be in a better situation by moving here.
At the time right before our eviction, I was seeing a therapist for my PTSD/Major Depression disorder there at the time and I was never given the proper resources I needed in order to avoid getting evicted. I was pregnant at that time, we ended up losing our baby girl on August 9th, 2016, after being released from the hospital, I was placed in a mental health facility for a week and the day I was released from there I received notification of a disability rate reduction from the VA. It was a lot to take in and being that I had just lost my mom a year prior in 2015, 3 days after my 30th birthday. Financially we were unable to pay the rent increase, my husband's job had ended and I'm on a fixed income. We had another apartment waiting for us here but were unable to get it when we got here so we had to stay with my friend and her family for a short period of time. We were able to find a place here in Charlotte, NC before the eviction hit our credit report but now stuck in this lease which the rent has gone up and if we continue renting here another year, we won't be able to afford to stay without getting behind on either the rent or other bills that we have as well as finding a cheaper place without getting denied because no one will accept an unpaid eviction. I am reaching out to you in need of some financial assistance in getting this eviction paid in order to help my family and me get into a better situation and possibly into our own home through the VA without having to worry about being evicted once again.
I pray you are able to help with this situation, if not please guide us in the right direction of someone who can.

[DeniseRadford]

Hello
I'm a single mother of 3 and I live off of SDI/disability after my oldest daughter passed away in 08. I was diagnosed with severe depression, anxiety and PTSD.
I have a very hard time saying I need help but I can't let my children go without a Christmas either. I pay 510 in rent andafter that an electric. I'm lucky if I make it through the month so I'm desperately in need of help for them with Christmas. I live in Coleman Michigan and I was wondering if you guys were able to help me at all. I would be so grateful for any help at all if you can please email me back or call me. I would appreciate it more then you know
Thank you for taking the time to read this.

[Double Chin]

I was unemployed for almost four weeks and because of this as well as resulting depression, I do not have enough money to pay all my bills and rent. I have enough to pay my bills and maybe a quarter of my rent (will not know until my second pay which is on 10/2). My rent is $565, plus my electric bill is just shy of $65, and I will be getting a gas bill in the coming week. I also have a phone bill that is $85 along with medical bills that I am trying to get lessened or put on a hold at the very least ($550 total, dating back to October 2016).
And none of this factors in the cost of food and cost of gas to get to/home from work plus car insurance. Is there any way to get assistance on any of this, or should I become even more depressed? I called a different place and they said I need a notice of late rent/late payments for anything before I can get assistance. I would like to avoid getting any kind of notices if at all possible just to pay my bills. I am willing to produce copies of bills though as proof of the cost.

[CarDon13]

I'm falling behind on my light bill, also I'm looking at being homeless again because I behind on rent. After finally finding a job witch it part time. My rent went up and my food stamps went down to just 95$ for me and three kids. I find myself trying to figure out how to balance everything out. I'm becoming depressed as a single parent. I can’t make ends meet.

[Mr_Smith]

I'm on disability, wife's on it right now for depression, 25 year old war vet son at home having difficulty adjusting & finding steady work, & everything is behind in bills. We're are eating more soup noodles than food, & my mental capacity is compromised from Chronic Migraine Headaches, & I just want to give up. If there was ever time me needed for someone to hold my hand, it might be just right now.

[Roker]

I was in a bad relationship and lost my job. I am looking for work and staying in a hotel. I am willing to work for gas money, enough money for hotel till I can get full time and pay my own way. I want to be independent and last day on Job was 11/2 but have been away from boyfriend for 2 months. He had a drinking problem and he is working on it. We are not young. I am 60 years old and depressed as I want to work.

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Sometimes people with depression or mental health issues, or that have PTSD, can apply for disability. So maybe SSI can help supplement the TANF cash aid you get. But if you are behind on lot rent, SSI will not start on time.

Well I get TANF and that goes to help pay for anything my son may need like shower needs and stuff and some goes towards other bills well we got a bit behind on lot rent and today we received a court order for August 10th and I really don't like asking for help cause I feel like I'm a bother but we are in desperate need in saving our home so we won't be homeless with our children.
Please I'm begging please help us. I can't lose my baby to the state because I don't have a home. Me and my roommate faith can't work she is on disability already and as I said I'm waiting for the approval of mine and my sons. As we have PTSD, are depressed and anxiety and other mental health issues!!! Please help. Please email me back. Thank you and have a wonderful day.

[Gomez1]

Hi, I'm a 25 year old single mother of a 6 year old boy that I'm still fighting the state to keep in my custody and I'm still trying to get on my feet after losing my youngest son at the age of 8 on as a result of drowning while in the care of my cousin. I'm going through all kinds of counseling and therapy as well as my son.
Well over that past 2 years my health has taken a toll on me where my doctor has put me out of work for my legs back and hip. So about 4 months ago I moved in with a friend that's also a single mother trying to fight for her son back as a result of her getting very in and being in the hospital. Well her ex-husband, who is also depressed, has stopped paying child support to her and my child's father refuses right now I'm waiting on the decision to be made about our disability to be made.
Well I get TANF and that goes to help pay for anything my son may need like shower needs and stuff and some goes towards other bills well we got a bit behind on lot rent and today we received a court order for August 10th and I really don't like asking for help cause I feel like I'm a bother but we are in desperate need in saving our home so we won't be homeless with our children.
Please I'm begging please help us. I can't lose my baby to the state because I don't have a home. Me and my roommate faith can't work she is on disability already and as I said I'm waiting for the approval of mine and my sons. As we have PTSD, are depressed and anxiety and other mental health issues!!! Please help. Please email me back. Thank you and have a wonderful day.

[Brandcaster]

I lost my job, and I am desperate to get help paying my rent and my utilities, which I already received the "pink letter" about my Services been interrupted by October 16. This is taking my sleep away because I take care if my mother and she have dementia, and I also have an 11 year old daughter.
I don't get any child support, any help at all from her father. I am in a deep depression for ALL that in going thru, I can't take this anymore, and I barely sleep. I wish someone can call me or email me, I just need help. I am Very desperate!! Thanks on advance for reading, I hope I can have the blessing of getting a call and some help! Thank you for your time.