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Dixe4me
Dixe4me
I think if it wasn't for this site I would not have any contact with the outside world. That's just the way I feel right now. I could hole up in this house, preferably my bedroom an never come out. I already don't answer the phone anymore. I have caller ID and I only answer it if its my kids or my dh. And I answer for one friend, who is actually on this site; but that's it. I wish i never had to leave home again, and honestly , I don't always answer the phone for my kids. Rarely ever for my mother. I don't know why I'm telling ya'll this. Maybe to see if I am all alone in feeling this way? Just ranting I guess.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I only talk to my doc and my husband. My family doesn't even call to find out how I am doing. They don't understand.We are ging on vac to visit them and I really don't want to be around everyone. I am tired of faking being happy in front of them. They treat me horribly. I am tired of taking it and shutting up about it. Just leave me alone. Just me and my little family is all I want around.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I do the exact same thing. I am not as bad as I used to be though. for one year i left my bedroom only to eat and bathe. for the next four years i never left the house except for therapy and doc visits. PTSD can take your life away if you are not careful.
deleted_user
deleted_user
You are not alone. I spend 99% of my time hiding in my apartment. I have agoraphobia, social phobia, major depression, and PTSD. I do not go out unless I have to. I cancel medical appointments.
I am lonely, but the fear of rejection, ridicule, and criticism is greater than spending all my time alone.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I do that alot.Several years ago I had a friend that would come get a list for me and get anything I needed.I stayed in my home, didn't leave for 4 months, even sick and hurt ( I had broken ribs ).I start getting that way alot, I don't answer the phone or the door.I also stay in my bedroom most of the day, I can hide in there and the bathroom.
I think we all do that to some degree.