I was 14 years old when I started it, and was only on it for about a few weeks. Back then I didn’t like it, so I skipped dosages, but now I’m
18 years old and need medication and therapy. This was the only type of meds I took. I have no job for mental health insurance, my family is useless when it comes to these things (they don’t believe in mental illness and dismiss everything), and I really need something to make me happy, even if drugs (I won’t abuse them, I just wish I felt 14 again because they made me happier for a period of time). Please help if you know how to get free mental treatment or a job so I pay for a doctor. I don’t know what else to do. The doctor said I am schizophrenic, I still believe so. I haven’t been happy for such a long time and only know how ignore sad things like this. I need to do something about this now.
Can I get a risperidone prescription without a doctor?
Question posted by Kmm38iwtd on 16 June 2021
Last updated on 12 July 2021 by Windchimes123
If you’re a doctor (or anyone for that matter) who can help me with therapy and medication, I am 5’4” talk and about 100 lb. I live in Georgia.
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Hi Kmm,
You are in a tuff situation because Risperdal does require prescriptions.
You are so smart to recognize schizophrenia and the need to be on something.
I'm sorry, these fun years haven't been so fun!
I can think of a few ways to have your needs met.
- Job - Perhaps you would qualify at a mental health center and talk to someone about seeing you for free.
- Most Neighborhoods provide low-cost or free psychiatric care.
- You could write the Risperdal Manufacturer and see if you qualify based on need.
- Telehealth has become a good resource for people since the pandemic. Many insurances or government agencies cover the cost with a psychiatrist and follow-up.
- You could call the doctor who saw you before at age 14 and ask him what to do.
- If you are still in school, go to the school nurse for advice.
You are dealing with a chronic illness so you need stability and a psychiatrist who can observe the effects.
Schizophrenia in teens needs monitoring because hormones affect the course of illness during that time.
God bless you for taking control without family for backup and support. Schizophrenia generally runs in families and maybe your family’s attitude is because they may have it too.
Look in your area for a Teen support group
specifically for schizophrenics.
Happiness is something we shouldn't have to work so hard at. Use whatever ways to have a new outlook.
Depend on special friends to talk with.
Be well
:-)
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