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I'm so afraid

imiru
imiru

I've decided to cut myself off from all social media and contacting any of my friends (unless theres an emergency) for a while. I need to know if I can be alone and still be ok. I used to love being alone for days on end just being me......after all these years though, I've become fearful of it and I dont know why it changed. I dont know how long it will be before I'm ready to talk to people again, I dont know how long I can hold out before I break but I gotta try. I need peace and to find out why I've become so afraid of being alone.

theflying400
theflying400
Be very careful of this path. Pushing yourself away from others can lead to more and worse depression. Being around people physically is a good thing i.e. Going to lunch, hanging out with friends etc. i can tell you that the power of counseling is absolutely amazing. Having somone who id completely unbiased and actually cares about your opinion and can offer you advice is probably the magic fix everyone is looking for (somebody who understands or doesn't judge) i wish you the best of luck but be careful. Were all here if you need us.
bridgie101
bridgie101
Sounds like a plan. You're a bit like me: see the enemy, walk towards the enemy. Harder work, but QUICKER. And far more definite. People who skirt away from the enemy never really learn its territory or define its edges. Like living in a minefield. In the end it's easier to defuse the bombs.

:) take care!
lostsoul72
lostsoul72
I would also be careful of this path you are going down. We all need someone in our lives. If its 1 person or a 100 that we confide in, but being alone is very lonely and can lead to deeper depression and self loathing. I would say be way more selective of who you confide in and chose 1 or 2 people you can rely on. Social media is the devils work in my mind as it adds more turmoil and sometimes heart ache in peoples lives. I have walked away facebook again and don't know if and when I will return, because I am tired of all the fake crap on it. People usually only post how fucking great their life is, when in reality they are just as miserable as everyone else.

Take the time to find peace in your life, but please don't alienate all your support.
Big hugs and best of luck!