I'm in my early twenties. I graduated with a B.A. I don't have any money. I took out student loans to get the degree. I have a brain disorder that isn't well controlled (no one's fault). It's hard for me to work 40 hours a week, and it's nearly impossible for me to afford my medication (500 dollars a month).
Currently, I'm enrolled at community college, so that I can remain on my mother's insurance. But that just takes out more time of my day that I could be spending working (but again, this is the cheapest way). Except, that I need to take out more loans for useless classes just so I can have a normal life.
I don't know what to do. I don't think I'm eligible for medicaid, because I live with my parents (I would like to move out, but I can't afford it). I keep getting more in debt, trying to take my meds and live and work, but I just want to give up. I don't even think I count as disabled because I can still work (as long as I have medicine).
It seems (please don't attack me) that the best way would be for me to get pregnant so that I can get everything free (I live in NYS... and that's apparently the way the system works).
I could get free housing, have insurance, and get free food.
I've done everything I was "supposed to do" in life, being careful, and trying hard, and it's gotten me nowhere.
Please someone give me advice before I do something ridiculous.
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