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Can anyone relate?

deleted_user
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My husband just got a really great job. He will be working for a huge trucking company and will get paid a good amount of money! He is leaving in Jan. for his CDL training and when he gets back from Wisconsin he will be gone all the time. He will only be home with me 4-8 days a month I am told. I am agoraphobic meaning I am afriad of leaving my house because of the fear of open spaces. Im really scared that my depression is going to get much worse because I will be soo lonely. I don't have alot of friends around me and family doesn't seem too concerned about anyone but themselves! Do any of you have a husband or wife that does cross country trucking? Have any tips for how I will get by living alone and scared?! Any tips or advice would mean the world! Thank you:)

Tabby
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I will talk to a good friend of mine- I think her daughter is in a similar situation- but know the mom is VERY supportive. While I was never agoraphobic- I suffered panic attacks related to driving which was very limiting as well- I used biofeedback to ge tthrough it in order to regain my life and freedom...good luck to you- and stay in the communities here- they are wonderful!!
SusieJD
SusieJD
My husband is an OTR truck driver. He's been driving since 1998. He now comes home every weekend, because he's worried about my health. We own our own truck as well, which makes it easier. But I've never gotten used to him not being here. Message me, we'll chat.

Susie
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I would check with your local hospitals - social work department for a list of support groups. Share with them, they are awesome. It's other people you'll meet with the same issues and in your local area for added support. They will move you in the right direction.
mgs1
mgs1
As a life coach, I would wonder why this decision was made. It would appear you will still be married by living as 2 singles. Hopefully you are taking medication and he would be able to get something that is local.
I see this as a very huge burden on the relationship..
All my best,
Dr. G
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