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My solitary confinement

deleted_user
deleted_user
In the course of my depression I have isolated myself from societyIve lost all my friends. And stoped talking to many family members ..Which Is somewhat normal for someone one with depression but Ive taken it to the next extremeIve had my cell turned off, and I never leave my housesometimes I never leave my room.. Im starting to think that is just making things worstBut I have no clue how to come back from all thisIve tried contacting some of my old friend and they dont want anything to do with meAnd Im lucky my family is talking to mehow do you put yourself back out there with its psychically impossibleHow do you start all over???
IonaJ
IonaJ
hi well first start slowly. If you feel better going out later in the evening so its quieter-try that. Just start going for a little walk to get the idea of getting out again. You need to dip your feet in the water before you jump in.You can do it though!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I 2 have bin through this, i force myself 2 go out otherwise i would just sit here on this site. Push, push is the key & don't give up. i know its easier said than done!
deleted_user
deleted_user
*hugs*
is there anyone who could help u ??
i think u just have to do it,just go out as hard as that seems.perhaps start by making a docs app and seeing them about some help.
i was aggoraphobic a few yrs ago and the only thing that helped was meds n therapy apps which i had to go to.
sorry i couldnt help more.
xxxxxx
deleted_user
deleted_user
I used to be anti-meds, but I say take them now if you need them. A type 1 diabetic cant not take insulin. Plus you are very young and things change all the time. It wont always be like this...I've been there- and I'm not anymore. I think most of us here have. Maybe you can try group counseling?
deleted_user
deleted_user
I was the same as you as Iona suggests I found going for a walk helped a lot, dont go to far from home to begin with and you will soon find you will get braver and venture even further.
Please remember to take things at your own pace and dont be rushed,
big hugs
Kellie30
Kellie30
Is there anyone there fro you?
Can you go out to a place or walkjust taking it slow
Take it one step at a time,that iw what I do
SO sorry for your pain
Kellie30
Kellie30
Is there anyone there fro you?
Can you go out to a place or walkjust taking it slow
Take it one step at a time,that iw what I do
SO sorry for your pain
deleted_user
deleted_user
I'm feeling the same way--reluctant to connect w/people. Withdrawal is definitely part of depression. So is social anxiety. I have to force myself to call my friends. All you can do is take baby steps. Do you run errands? It's one way of making your way back. So are small family get-togethers. It's definitely hard. You're not alone w/this issue, by any means.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I'm feeling the same way--reluctant to connect w/people. Withdrawal is definitely part of depression. So is social anxiety. I have to force myself to call my friends. All you can do is take baby steps. Do you run errands? It's one way of making your way back. So are small family get-togethers. It's definitely hard. You're not alone w/this issue, by any means.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I'm feeling the same way--reluctant to connect w/people. Withdrawal is definitely part of depression. So is social anxiety. I have to force myself to call my friends. All you can do is take baby steps. Do you run errands? It's one way of making your way back. So are small family get-togethers. It's definitely hard. You're not alone w/this issue, by any means.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I'm feeling the same way--reluctant to connect w/people. Withdrawal is definitely part of depression. So is social anxiety. I have to force myself to call my friends. All you can do is take baby steps. Do you run errands? It's one way of making your way back. So are small family get-togethers. It's definitely hard. You're not alone w/this issue, by any means.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I'm feeling the same way--reluctant to connect w/people. Withdrawal is definitely part of depression. So is social anxiety. I have to force myself to call my friends. All you can do is take baby steps. Do you run errands? It's one way of making your way back. So are small family get-togethers. It's definitely hard. You're not alone w/this issue, by any means.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I'm feeling the same way--reluctant to connect w/people. Withdrawal is definitely part of depression. So is social anxiety. I have to force myself to call my friends. All you can do is take baby steps. Do you run errands? It's one way of making your way back. So are small family get-togethers. It's definitely hard. You're not alone w/this issue, by any means.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I'm feeling the same way--reluctant to connect w/people. Withdrawal is definitely part of depression. So is social anxiety. I have to force myself to call my friends. All you can do is take baby steps. Do you run errands? It's one way of making your way back. So are small family get-togethers. It's definitely hard. You're not alone w/this issue, by any means.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I'm feeling the same way--reluctant to connect w/people. Withdrawal is definitely part of depression. So is social anxiety. I have to force myself to call my friends. All you can do is take baby steps. Do you run errands? It's one way of making your way back. So are small family get-togethers. It's definitely hard. You're not alone w/this issue, by any means.
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