Does any know where i can turn to regarding financial assistance with housing for a PTSD & agoraphobic sufferer ??
It seems that there is a great deal of help to the veteran who sufferers from PTSD while those of us who are suvivors of childhood trauma, are not as heroic in popular view.
I found one member in this forum, posted increase intolerance to noise. I have been having similar problems, only i live with my 2 younger children (21 & 17) and my ex-husband who was an alcoholic & physically & verbally abusive to me since I married him when I was 21. I actually live in a room of my own & I am expected to pay for the room & board. I find myself unable to pay for the rent of a place of my own with my pension & therefore, I am forced to live in these conditions where I feel completely UNSAFE and the slightest noise of aggression, whether real or not, leads me into panic & anxiety attacks that drain my energy to the point of depression again. I take enough meds to sedate a horse, and yet, when these type of things, (such as banging dishes, cubbords, drawers) are done with a intimidating sense towards me, it matters little how many meds i have in my system, I go into panic, hypervigilance, anxiety & ultimately depression. I also suffer from osteoarthritis with bulging disks in my neck which obviosly hikes the pain up to the point of my total loss of control. I know that these circumstances are taking a heavy toll on my physical health, but I find no way out. Can someone please give any suggestions as to how to survive this ?? Thank you.
Does anyone know of any assistance to mortgage or rent for a PTSD & agoraphobic sufferer ?
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- 12 Oct 2012 by angie46
- Updated
- 20 February 2017
- Topics
- post traumatic stress disorder
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Dear Angie, welcome to the site. I suggest you first try to contact your local mental health agency in your city or town, there should be some help, but not knowing where you live, city and state, I have no idea what resources are available. Local churches may also provide some assistance. Another question I have, is are you on any medications, and sometimes they can interact with each other and produce much worse panic. If you could hit comment and list those, it will be helpful to those wanting to extend some help or advice. If you can get to a counselor, either thru the local mental health agency, they may be able to get you some help. Social workers in your area may be able to help. Again, welcome to our site and best wishes. Please hit comment to add info to. Your post. Patti
My first suggestion to you would be to provide information to us on we're you live, city and state. This way, I could possibly look to see what resources are available for you were you live. There is always resources through the state you live in for situations just like yours that provide assistance. If you could do this, somebody cold probably assist you better. Good luck, hang n ther and will be praying for you...
John
Thank you John, like i said in my earlier add on post... I live in kenosha, wisconsin, but the county area. I found some numbers for gov. resourses, I do have disability.
Angie,
Patti has offered the best help to find housing support and guidance into securing the therapy you need. I couldn't help but notice you said you don't take your medications regularly because you forget sometimes. I highly recommend a weekly pill dispenser found at the pharmacy in which you place the weeks medications into individual slots one for each day. This way you will know whether you have taken or not. It is critical to the functioning of these meds to take daily and not skip a dose or two. You won't get effective control of your symtoms unless taken daily and skipping a dose can make symptoms worse.
Laurie
ohhh so very true! so easy to forget or cut back when the sun is shining and then all hell can break loose on the rainy days... as for financial assistance, i find it doesn't always seem fair how that works, and I don't mean to offen anyone but the reality is, unless you are working a fulltime job at a decent wage, you are going to be pretty poor. I have met a lot of people in my age range, mid 30 mid 40s, who decided to just give up and give in to "mental" disabilities and not work anymore, get their 5 or 6 meds for free, whatever amount of social security they qualify for, and then bounce from man to man because they cant afford to keep walls around them and a roof over their and often their childrens heads, too... it's a bad scene... i struggled with many disabling mental hardships and had periods of unemployment - I was truly unemployable and too afraid to leave my home let alone drive...
hi angie46,
i live in camden county nj, there is a number here that u can dial that gives u all community resourses, but i am not sure if i would work in your area, you just dial 211, if they can't help cause of your location i am sure they can give u numbers u can call, they are very helpful, and as patti suggested alot of churches help, you could even go to the board of social services/welfare/public assistance with ever it is called in your area, and talk to a case worker about your issues, and they can refer u to housing, i thought i heard you say something about disability, i don't no if u meant u are on disability or u have disabilities i apologize, but there are resoursed out there for people that are under mental health and have disability, i got help with housing in a program that i am no longer in, try your local housing authority, they can be very helpful with putting up security deposits and first mths rent... i hope this helped a little...
Hello Angie. You have received a lot of good information from our friends here. I live in Wisconsin. I know Kenosha has a lot of people with demands on the system. Many poor people there. Not sure how you ended up there but if you can move to a better place like Madison or upper Milwaukee area you will find more options. Yes, you are having big troubles, yet changing where you are will be better. In Madison there are far more agencies to help.
Medicaid need to be applied for you. Your social worker ought to be helping with that. Again, Kenosha and Racine are in high case loads. You ought to be on food stamps as well.
the idea of the RV is very wrong. It is a gimmick. We know someone who did this. They did not consider the costs of sanitary hookups, short stays, electrical costs, camping costs and so forth. Our winters can be severe and they are not warm. They got the RV for a good price and it is a money pit. You would do better elsewhere.
Hello and welcome to the site! The only advice I can give you is basically the same as everyone else has said. Try your local Health Dept./Mental Health Services and you can also try your local Department of Social Services/ Family Services, they should be able to point you in the right direction to find the help that you need! Good luck to you! and I know that this may not help much, but try to hang in there, and if you need to talk, come back on the site, there's always lots of great people here to support you! :)
Hi angie. Yes. There is a way out. You've already put that plan in action. Asking... that's right, asking. Keep Asking. You're gaining Knowledge.
Housing Authority is Federal Government. Sec 8 is a Federal Program where you get assistance for housing, whether it be apartments or homes... Do a search on Federal Housing or Housing Authority for your city search. I did, and found some cool stuff going on in your area.
Because the economy is so bad, there's lots of homes that are Federally funded, available. THAT'S what I'm hoping for. Go for the big one. Try to get on a Federally funded program and buy a home, which is called HUD, but in your state it's called something different. I say "Reach for the Stars" and if you don't touch them, you're a lot closer than you were before.
Never dismiss an idea because of money.
Continue to visit with a Mental Help counselor. No acceptions.
Wouldn't you know it !! Anna, it just so happens that I stepped out of the boat in a storm, looked at some homes and decided to contact a realtor. I met with the realtor and on monday will be trying to become pre-approved for a mortgage loan. When I look at the reality of it, the worse thing that can happen is that they turned me down. Thank you to all of you. Its good to know that there are people one can relate to and brain storm the worries of this life with. : ) God bless you all.
Just a fun fact above mentally ill people.. I found out not too long ago, that the Arabs, unlike any other culture that sees us as a (stay away from me you freak), views the mentally ill, as "touched by God", and therefore, respected and reveired. I also saw recently an article in which the dogs affected by the disastress sumami, where also displaying symptoms of PTSD. WOW!
Hi Angie, you have received so many wonderful ideas, & you yourself have taken the first step! I wanted you to know that I am very proud of you, & am hoping & wishing that you get your home. Best of luck to you...
I live in West Virginia I to suffer from PTSD anxiety attacks and major depression from a traumatic childhood I use the term Survivor and that's putting it mildly I have no hope anymore I lost my SSI someone had done taxes on me and I have no clue who so they took my check I don't know what to do anymore or how to prove I'm innocent I have anxiety when I deal with police and people in power I've had it rough and just want something beautiful to happen I have three great kids that I can't help financially cause I can't even help myself so if anyone knows of anyone that can help I'd appreciate it ty
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Ok Angie, thanks for adding that. I googled Kenosha Washington mental health org. And came up with several, but I am not sure if they do it based on a persons income or insurance. Try to google that, and since you are in that area, you may can call tomorrow and ask if they offer assistance programs for people with limited incomes. If there are some churches in your area, they may also have outreach programs. The site prefers we not post certain types of links, but if you will google with the words I used, it should at least give you a starting point . I will say some prayers for you, please keep us updated and you are welcome to stay here for support. Patti
Does the prescribing dr know you are feeling like you need more help with anxiety. And panic. A counselor can help you with coping skills. They may know of programs to help you with a better place to live as well. Just know someone else is thinking of you and saying some prayers for you too
thank you Patti. I live in kenosha, wisconsin. I have looked into all kinds of aid & like before, i end up against a brick wall. All housing waiting list are closed in this area. However, i have come up with an interesting theory that i feel that might help others with needs like mine. I am now looking into RV home finacing. I hate living in apartments because the energy that comes from the people around me, is disturbing and i need to be able to keep busy outdoors..even a small fire pit to sit around and enjoy, is invaluable to me. Nature does wonders for those of us with anxiety and depression.. I have such small income from disability, that i also receive supplemental security income. Any thoughts from anyone ??
Dear Angie, I hope things are looking up just a bit. We have good support here. I know you are going thru a rough time and I did say some prayers and will continue too. If it is possible at all, to have somebody go with you to an AA meeting, you may can find out from the members at that meeting, resources, it's one of the quickest ways to find out. People in AA like to help others and they usually have used resources that no one else is aware of in your community. Hang in there. Let us know. We care. Patti