No insurance, parents refusing to pay. Need advice ):

Hi everyone. I apologize ahead of time if this is all over the place. I rarely make posts, let alone talk to people. I’m a 22 year old female somewhat recently out of college. I’m currently living in Texas. I had Tricare my entire life being a military brat. Now that I’ve graduated, I no longer have coverage. My parents say that health insurance is too expensive (which is understandable) and that is why they don’t want to pay.

I’ve dealt with joint pain for as long as I can remember (at least 10 years at this point) that has gone undiagnosed. I never thought it was serious enough to get it checked out but, it has significantly gotten worse over the years. It started just in my ankles but has now spread to my knees and hips. Due to my joint pain, it makes things like standing for too long difficult. Even sitting can cause pain from being idle for too long. You can argue and say to just “go get a job” but, I don’t want to wreck my body even further until I know what’s wrong with me.

I also have mental health issues that have never been addressed which make it difficult for me to imagine working certain jobs. Although I’ve never been diagnosed with anything, I do have a degree in psychology and there are clear parallels between my symptoms and certain mental illnesses I’ve studied. This makes communicating with others and controlling my emotions very difficult. I can’t imagine I’d be a reliable worker. I do want to begin therapy but it’s difficult paying out of pocket. My parents have also brushed my issues (social anxiety, self harm, etc) under the rug for years even though they know how serious these things can be (my dad is diagnosed with ptsd, my mother’s sister is diagnosed with depression, my mother’s mom is diagnosed with anxiety, etc.)

My parents make a good amount of money. Because of this, I’ve never been able to receive aid when it comes to things like tuition. So, going back to school and getting insurance from there would also be difficult as I would be paying out of pocket. Since most places require household income as a determining factor for government aid, I feel like I’m forced to suffer with my only income being $30 allowance a week.

My question is, what can I do if I need my joint pain managed/diagnosed with little to no income and no financial help from my parents? Keep in mind, I know pretty much nothing about insurance since I was covered by Tricare my entire life. I do plan to start working once I get my physical and mental health situated but, it’s hard to do that currently without much help. Thank you in advance!