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OP here. Of course, now I'm freaking out. I have good life insurance through work, but was looking to get a private policy to supplement because our kids are young.  I've even have the card of our local insurance guy. Just needed to call him back.

I wish I had known this before I got the rx filled or even mentioned it to my dr. I've lived with anxiety my whole life (and with all the stomach issues other wonderful symptoms that goes with it). As much as it sucks, if I had known the cost, I would've just found more time to run, which is what I've done to relax.

I haven't taken the medication. Does this matter at this point? Can I simply decide not to take them, never refill and get the policy set up. Then revisit medications ne t year?  I've googled and it seems like there are insurance brokers who specialize in medically impaired applicants, so there is a possibility to shop for a company with a good rate?

Needless to say, this revelation isn't helping my anxiety issues. [/quote]

The fact that you have been diagnosed with anxiety is what will cause the problem, not the fact that you take or don't take medication.  But really, this is far down your list of concerns.  Your kids might never need your life insurance, but your anxiety will affect them (and you) every day.  Take the meds.

As for the original question, my husband and my doctors know.  I'm an attorney, so the state bar knows (note: it did not prevent me from getting my license).  The government knows, because I am a federal employee who had to undergo a background check.  I have told some friends and relatives who were going through depression or dealing with depression in a loved one.  I'm not super-secretive about it, really.  I don't randomly tell people or anything, but I don't think it's something to be ashamed of and so I don't actively conceal it or lie about it.  [/quote]

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