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@oprah

Hi Lisa,
Yes, I am serious about moving, but it is complicated. I have a borderline personality disorder and atypical dementia plus the bipolar. I have been living in independent continued care for about 3 years. I do not like the facility at all. There is no concern or understanding for mental health here, and I would say it is close to discrimination. I feel trapped, but don't know where to start. Also paid $120,000 entry fee here and $2,700/ month which has turned out to be a ripoff. Wish I had had a reference point and lots more info before I made this big mistake.

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@oprah - that is indeed complicated with wanting to move to be nearer to better mental health care with your diagnoses of borderline personality disorder, atypical dementia plus the bipolar, yet having made the significant financial investment in the independent continued care you've been living in for the last three years. I imagine it's really hard that you've not ended up liking the facility and feel that there is no concern or understanding for mental health there. I can understand that you would feel trapped.

I'd like to call on some other Connect members who may have some input for you on navigating this situation, like @johnbishop @IndianaScott @kateia @julesa @gailb. @healthytoday may also have some thoughts. Do you know what your options are, given the commitment you made financially, etc., at this point for moving to another facility that might be stronger in mental health care, @oprah?