kloudkat 0 Posted October 1, 2015 I'm only sixteen. I know I have severe problems that need to be addressed... I was diagnosed with ptsd in December and re-diagnosed in February. But there's more than that. I feel paranoia. I feel sad a lot. I'm not on medication anymore but I don't know what to do. My mom won't get me help, how do I go about getting help when I'm under eighteen? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HDBobbers 55 Posted October 1, 2015 The problem becomes cost of coverage as you are a dependent minor covered under your mother's insurance. All costs incurred for treatment would go to your mother and she is the consenting party. If your mother is REFUSING to get you help, and you're desperate, if it were me... i'd call CPS (child protective services) and ask to speak with a social worker to see what your options are.That said... i'd really take a go at sitting your mother down and making her know how bad things have gotten. If you are desperate and in pain, most parents will react to that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonathan123 2368 Posted October 1, 2015 (edited) Hi kloudkat. Welcome to AC. So sorry to hear how you feel. There must be some way you can get help. I am not familiar with the USA medical services so can't comment, but it may be that HD has offered a solution. Don't use the word 'paranoia'. You don't really know what it means and I suggest you are far from that. Would you like to tell us what caused the PTSD? If it's too personal then we respect that. Why has your medication stopped? Feeling sad is all about anxiety and depletion. Fear takes a lot of energy and our supplies soon run out leaving us tired and exhausted. Why won't your mom get you help? It often happens that parents go into a kind of denial. They just won't accept there is a problem. It may be that it reflects on them that their daughter has a nervous disorder. I don't know enough to form an opinion.Have a good look round the site and come back and talk whenever you want. You are not alone, believe me. We all know how you feel. At your age you have every chance of a full recovery so take heart. Best wishes. Jon.. Edited October 1, 2015 by jonathan123 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HDBobbers 55 Posted October 1, 2015 ...I am not familiar with the USA medical services so can't comment, but it may be that HD has offered a solution...Yeah... it's difficult as a minor covered under parental insurance. You're considered a dependent until you are emancipated or turn 18 and can carry your own insurance. Prior to 18, you need a letter of release by the legal guardian stating that you may seek medical assistance.Because of that, you have very few options when left in a situation where you're struggling and the guardian is refusing help. Your options are to basically attempt to find some understanding in the other party, or force the issue via other means (social work). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonathan123 2368 Posted October 1, 2015 Thanks HD. It all seems a bit complicated when you live in a country where the medical services are open to all irrespective of what insurance you can afford.But there you go. Each to his own. Jon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
