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financial counselling?

chociloni
Community Member

I put a question mark after the topic as Im not sure if thats the service Im actually after. I know a guy who has bipolar, who had an episode and put $15 grand on his credit card during it. He told me there was some organisation that helped him waver the total debt on his cc, because he had a diagnosed mental illness.

I dont have bipolar, but I have diagnosed dysthymic depression and an anxiety disorder, and I was wondering if there'd be something like this financial service that could help me. I have a $10,000 credit card debt, and Im not in a situation at the moment to be making repayments. It would be of great help if there was something that could take down my debt to a more manageable amount. Even though Ive been struggling with depression and anxiety for over 20 years, it often seems the system views depression and anxiety as 'not bad enough,' and there is more help for psychotic disorders.

If anyone could offer any advice, thatd be great, thankyou:)

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Neil_1
Community Member

Hi Chociloni

Just me again ... on a different thread ... although on this subject I can't offer really anything for you, but just wanted to say that I'm about and yeah, that's really it.  Sorry that I can't offer anything on this.

BUT, hey other posters (or even Beyond Blue Moderators?) would anyone know of some sort of facility/service that could possibly help Chociloni out with this financial trouble that she's in? 

Otherwise, I'm going to do some google searches and see if I can find something for you Chociloni.

Cheers

Neil

 

Hi there,

We'd suggest giving the beyondblue helpline a call on 1300 22 4636. They can help with accessing all sorts of services.
Also, you could speak with your treating mental health team as they'll have some ideas about the local services.
Chociloni we are really glad to see that you have some public support here on this site and we hope that it helps for you to realise you are not doing this alone.
take care

Neil_1
Community Member

Hi Chociloni

Thanx BB for providing your response and I just want to add to you Chociloni, that in no way are you on your own with this.

Stay strong and hope to hear from you soon

Neil