Help Angela Find Her "Yellow Brick" Road

My name is Angela and I’m trying to raise funds to pay for inpatient treatment for anxiety and depression. I have faced a number of struggles during my life that I have tried to overcome, but I keep falling into long episodes of physical illness, severe anxiety and depression. As a pre-teen, I was diagnosed with severe Irritable Bowel Syndrome and later diagnosed with gastric reflux disease. These physical health issues continue to be very impactful on my daily life, and my efforts to manage these physical issues have been complicated by my mental health challenges due to difficult family events and trauma. My father fought cancer for 11 years before passing away when I was 19. When I was 22, my mother was diagnosed with a debilitating neurological disorder. I have been in a caregiver role for both of my parents at young age. Negative professional experiences and incredibly hurtful experiences while a student related to my physical challenges have also left scars I’m trying to heal.    

I’ve found an inpatient clinic in Illinois that specializes in emerging adults with similar mental health issues along with chronic health conditions. I have been going to doctors, specialists, and counseling for years, and I’ve been working hard, even making progress, but it’s not enough for me to be consistently stable and healthy. The doctors, counselors, and I agree that the best solution for me, medically and psychologically, is inpatient treatment at this facility. I have been experiencing panic episodes that are further evidence that I need additional support and a new approach to get better. This program is the best option.

I hate change. I hate asking for help even more. I’ve realized that I take great care of anyone else but I struggle with remembering to take care of myself. I struggle with the idea that I’m worth remembering. I need extra help. I can’t do it on my own. I need to start over in a place that isn’t plagued with memories; a place where I don’t fall back into bad patterns again. This program will give me time to focus on myself and learn how to rebuild my life and create a healthy life for myself. I hate that I need to go away to really get healthy, but it’s what I need to do.

I hoping to fund at least $32,000 dollars to help cover costs of the treatment program, travel, and meals while in treatment. Despite researching other funding options, a GoFundMe option is my only choice. Mental health services are expensive and health insurance does not cover much.  

Please know I won’t waste this opportunity. I’m ready to do the work needed to become healthy and productive.   I am so grateful for any support you can give me. Prayers, positive thoughts, and any donation you can spare are so appreciated.

Your support means the world to me.

Angela