Help Jorge Afford Essential Therapy and Care

Hello,

My name is Jorge! I'ma start by saying that this is a lot for me to do and I feel very vulnerable right now. I don't really feel comfortable asking for help and I often feel like I have to do things on my own.

A couple years ago I was diagnosed with Complex PTSD, anxiety and depression, so much has happened in my life that has effected my mental health. I was in therapy while in grad school but when I graduated I could no longer afford it and navigating medical was a nightmare. So I did not have access to therapy for so long and after a few months of trying and my mental health declining I gave up.

I am trying to better my quality of life and I finally got a job that offers health insurance. I thought it would be a perfect time to get everything in check...welp, it turns out it was going to stress me out financially, mentally and emotionally.

I am paying for the most expensive health insurance my job offers and it takes a big chunk of my paycheck. I got that because I was told it would cover my mental health. I set up an appointment and apperently my intake was $250 and each therapy session is $250 per appointment. My therapist wants to see me multiple times a week but I cant even afford one session. So I will probably put that on hold while I find a more affordable solution to a problem that needs immediate attention since my mental health is declining so much.

At the same time I went to the dentist and for just this visit they told me I need a crown and I had to pay $800 out of pocket. This is just the start of me trying to take care of my teeth. Long story short I had a mother who had other priorities then to teach her kids how to take care of themselves and now as adults we are paying for the consequences. They told me I need braces also and god knows how much that will cost...but that is a problem for the future.

All of these expenses are also coming at a time when I am about to move to a place where I can live in a more peaceful environment. The place I am currently living in is not conducive for my mental health so it just feels like I am drowning in problems I cant afford to take care of with the income I am currently making.

Through all this I started to stress out how I would even be able to afford to feed myself if I cant even afford to pay these bills. Which I don't think anyone should ever have to deal with and it makes me angry that this country is the way it is.

I am an artist and due to my mental health I stopped creating and don't feel motivated to continue that career path. I don't want to be defeated and that is why I am asking for your help. Honestly any donations would be so greatly appreciated.

The goal of this gofund me is to cover my current medical bills plus a few months of therapy while I get that figured out.

I am also selling my art work so if that is of interest please check out my website at jorge-gomez-gonzalez.com

Thank you so much in advace!

-Jorge <3