I’m in the middle, you know middle child, middle income and middle class. It’s just me and my daughter. I make good money but I still can not afford my medicine every month so in order for me to get my medicine I work 3 nights a week delivering newspapers. It’s wearing me thin but you have to do what ever it takes to get by.

larry b., anaheim, ca

I will always wonder if I had the money every month to get my prescriptions if I would get better or at least if I would feel better. The prescriptions that I am supposed to take everyday come with these warnings on them: not miss a day and do not start or stop this medication. Well due to the lack of an dependable income this is impossible to do every month, so my symptoms do not ever go away so I am always not feeling to good. Anyways its a vicious cycle that I would love to end. It’s really hard on your body and your mind to live like this, but I end up in the same situation over and over again. Day by day is the only thing you can do.

Kristen W.

Before I get in line to eat at a Buffet Lunch or Dinner, I always make one trip to survey the food and choose the foods that I should eat & fill my plate with first instead of choosing foods that aren’t healthy when just going up to the line and not thinking about what I’m choosing. I learned this tip in Weight Watchers and it has alway made a difference & I feel good about it after eating.

Mary M, Mpls. MN

I was diagnosed with ADD and depression. At the time, I had insurance through my employment. I lost my job I could not afford my medications or my rent. I had to move out of my place move in with my parents. I couldn’t even get a job; I started to go through withdrawals from the medications. I even had to be hospitalized. I went everywhere to get help but I was turned down. I’m still struggling to this day.

Jenna, Oregon

About two months ago I had a stent installed to open a blocked artery and my cardiologist prescribed four different and very expensive heart medications, which are a must. I am unemployed and currently have no insurance. I rely on help from family but I cannot continue asking my kids to pay for my medicines, as they are not really able to afford it either.

Barbara R., Texas