Anonymous #1 20h

They’re about to lose their car. That probably has a lot to do with it lol

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Anonymous #1 20h

Too many close calls (like wrecks) with traffic in my city because everyone drives crazy and it’s so crowded. The only offers given in the app are high mileage and low pay that don’t offset the cost of gas I’m paying. My anxiety with driving also shoots up and leads to panic attacks. And I can’t afford the extra insurance the apps require.

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Anonymous #4 18h

Not currently in a cult? Or are you saying I should join a cult? Lol I used to be in a cult from birth thru age 18 but got out

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Anonymous #3 18h

I tried “porn” but no one is interested lol and i have no idea how to sell drugs i haven’t even bought from a plug before. I’ve only bought from shops.

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Anonymous OP 18h

are you a man or female

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Anonymous #3 18h

Cis female she/her

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Anonymous #5 18h

I have done door dash and uber and it worked for a short time but in the past 6 months in my area (overcrowded metroplex) the cost of gas has outweighed the offered pay. They’ll offer me a 40 mile trip for $4 and in the metroplex that is easily 1 1/2 - 2 hours because traffic never stops here. Also because of how bad traffic is I keep getting into too many close calls even while I’m driving defensively and safely. I can’t afford to wreck my car. And now the extra insurance is too expensive.

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Anonymous #5 18h

From what I’ve heard DoorDash, Uber Eats, postmates, etc *just* *barely* pay enough to cover the cost of gas

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Anonymous #6 18h

Yes - I used to donate plasma regularly, but in recent times I’d start to panic beforehand and I’d always fail the heart rate test. They need it under 100bpm to donate, but I’d always be just too high at 105-115 because I’d genuinely start to freak. Also the last time I went my cuff got too high and my face turned blue and I almost passed out so that scared me bad.

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Anonymous #4 17h

if you’re recommending they join a cult, that’s a batshit crazy thing to say.

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Anonymous OP 17h

That’s very unfortunate that only ever happens to me whenever I’m on any stimulants and go donate which is why whenever I want to donate I try and not to take any of my stimulants. Just a question, are you on any medication for the anxiety and panic attacks you get? Or does this only happen when you donate. If you aren’t on any medication that helps with that I would definitely recommend you at least consider trying them especially if ur insurance covers it.

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Anonymous OP 17h

I’m only saying this since in ur situation since you can’t find a job or anything I feel like finding a way to manage ur anxiety and panic attacks would make it easier to at least get some money for the time being

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Anonymous #6 17h

I don’t have healthcare, but I did recently find a free doctor to see. It was really hard to even bring myself to the doctor because I have a lot of healthcare specific traumatic experiences. The doctor rushed me thru the appt, spoke over me, assumed a lot about me, and somehow found time to sprinkle in some sexism 🙃 I’m going to keep trying but my mental health is the worst it’s ever been. I hate myself and can barely function enough to take care of my basic needs…

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Anonymous #6 17h

I would make sure I didn’t have any caffeine beforehand and ate a healthy big meal and practiced my breathing and just overall tried to stay calm. I don’t have any meds or insurance right now. I get anxious about a lot of things, but eventually the anxiety started getting bad every time I tried donating.

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Anonymous #8 17h

Thank you 😅

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Anonymous OP 17h

I’m sorry to hear that happened to you. That doctor was very unprofessional I hope you can find something that works for you 😔 if you don’t mind me asking what state are you in? I’m not sure how it works in other states but in California I receive free insurance even after 21 as long as I’m considered low income

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Anonymous #6 16h

In TX I’m not sure how the free insurance works here and…idk at this point I’m scared to ask lmao and thank you for the encouragement. I’m working up the nerve this week to call and ask for another doctor. I wish my brain could just DO things but i spend days freaking out about it first before I DO something finally…

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Anonymous OP 14h

I get you I think the majority of us in this sub feels what you are talking about so know ur not alone on that. You got this!! If you do this and manage to get some medication you won’t have to worry as much about money got a bit. Getting a little bit of money is better than getting none. Good luck and I’m wishing you the best!

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Anonymous #9 14h

(1/2) Yes - I’m applying to any and all jobs. So I live in a metroplex that is overcrowded. Every time I apply to a job it says anywhere from hundreds to even sometimes 1k or 2k people have applied to this. With my work history and lack of degree, I can’t compete. And on the other side of things I’m unmedicated and have a laundry list of things wrong with my brain mental health wise. I get panic attacks frequently and miss work when I’m employed. I can’t afford healthcare.

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Anonymous OP 14h

(2/2) and I know it’s my own fault for missing work. I wish I could stop the panic attacks. They’re debilitating like screaming, crying, self harm, etc everything happens when I have an attack. I need healthcare to get medication and I’m trying to get them for free right now because I have no money. Just enough money to pay one more month on my car insurance rn. I just desperately need a way to manage my mental health SO I can keep a job if I find one.

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Anonymous #10 14h

(1/2) I don’t really know anything about advocates or social programs in TX. I have reached out to a local church for help and a place that has a food pantry. Got some temp help there. I’m trying to get free mental health services and that’s the step I’m stuck on. Got a horrible doctor who didn’t listen to anything I said and just rushed me thru the appt and threw 4 different meds at me, and I’m scared to take them because nothing was explained to me and I wasn’t even listened to.

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Anonymous OP 14h

(2/2) and I know this country isn’t structured to help me. I’m supposed to pick myself up by my boot straps. But I’m not a machine. I’m a broken and mentally disturbed human being who struggles to even function on a daily basis for my own basic human needs. And I’ve been pushing and pushing myself for months to try and get out of this mess, but a human being can only keep going so long. I’ve been thru hell and continue to be put thru hell even in just my life outside of no job, no home, no $,etc

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Anonymous OP 13h

have you applied to temp agencies? physically go into places and give them your resume? with all due respect, fast food places are constantly hiring

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Anonymous OP 13h

I strongly suggest doing some research for social agencies in your area. They exist in every area, though I. Higher density in places where those sorts of services are better supported by state and local governments. There you can find advocates that can direct you to housing assistance, food assistance, healthcare assistance, mental health assistance, and places to shelter from abuse and domestic violence. While reaching out to churches is fine they are not the ultimate source of info

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Anonymous #10 13h

*in higher density

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Anonymous OP 13h

I understand you have gone through many struggles but the last line of defense between homelessness or worse is yourself. That’s not a judgement about your choices or effort, that is a fact of the world we live in. You must find the resolve and it is within us all to prevent us from dire consequences if we can access it. I’m not debating your choices or effort. I hope you find the spark and courage within yourself to continue fighting for your well being

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Anonymous #9 13h

Did you just ignore the rest of my comment or…?

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Anonymous #10 13h

Yeah do or die is literally where I’m at I am well aware.

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Anonymous #10 13h

Oh also employment assistance and disability assistance

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Anonymous OP 13h

It’s cliche and corny but it’s true that the universe serves the toughest battles to the bravest among us. The fact you’re here now is a testament to that. As long as you try you have a chance. And as long a you reach out, someone will respond

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Anonymous OP 13h

1/1 no i did you just didn’t mention trying a temp agency with all due respect i have nothing to say about the other stuff, the person holding you back from keeping a job is you. i have multiple different mental and physical health issues that make work hard, but i don’t look at it like “i can’t work because of this” you seem to have a learned helplessness mindset when it comes to getting a job, which is fine for you i just chose not to respond to your complaining

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Anonymous OP 13h

2/2 the purpose of my comment was to make sure you’d exhausted all options - i didn’t ask why you couldn’t work and i wasn’t prepared to be bombarded with self pity

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Anonymous #9 12h

you sound utterly insufferable. OP is genuinely asking for advice and you *chose* to join this conversation with nothing but disregard and dismissal. “bombarded with self pity” like grow the fuck up. it’s ridiculous how apathetic and heartless some people are.

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Anonymous #8 12h

that’s my bad i genuinely didn’t mean to come across as insufferable or heartless i did give advice and then OP responded with all the ways it wouldn’t work or they haven’t tried and wrote three paragraphs about their health which i was not expecting but you’re right i was a bit harsh, i did not mean to be

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Anonymous OP 11h

I know you said you can’t do delivery, but have you considered Amazon flex driver or Walmart spark? I’m not sure what their pay is, but maybe it’s higher and worth the gas? I wish I could offer more help, I’m sorry you’re going through this

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Anonymous OP 11h

Are you familiar with Bloom Health Centers? They align my my Medicaid/Medicare (I forget which) and I can get my adhd meds for free, and get therapy for free. The medication I take helps with my anxiety. If you need medication and you’re strapped for cash, they can help.

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