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Posted 2/16/2016 5:33 PM (GMT 0)
I rarely leave my house except to go to the post office, doctor appointments, groceries or to run errands. I haven't socialized as going to parties or family functions for years and I like it that way, since most of the family members on my side are jerks and on my husbands side I have had my fair share of gossip and talking behind my back. Yes I don't have a lot of confidence anymore. I really don't care to please everyone and realize that is what I mostly did in the past.
Now I just want peace and quiet in my anxiety and depression, I would rather stay home where it is safe and I feel comfortable. I have lost all my trust in family members and never really had a close girl friend in years. If you can't trust your mother or sister who can you trust?
Posted 2/16/2016 6:16 PM (GMT 0)
I agree, I'd much rather stay home than go out into the world, however having a seven year old requires me to have to venture out quite a bit. I've always liked solitude and being alone. Even as a child I like to play by myself, read, or play video games.

Thankfully I've found a job (computer programmer), that allows for me to have a minimal amount of exposure to others.
Posted 2/16/2016 7:08 PM (GMT 0)
I agree, a seven year old will keep you going for sure.
Posted 2/17/2016 2:08 AM (GMT 0)
D.S.,

I would encourage you to seek friendships if you feel comfortable doing so...

...you can't choose your family...and often don't win the lottery in this dept...

...but you CAN choose your friends! :)

I have a couple of girlfriends who consider their friends their family...since they were not blessed with a naturally good one.

Joining clubs, taking a class, volunteering are all great ways to meet people with similar interests if this is something you find you eventually want to do.:)

S.C.
Posted 2/17/2016 12:12 PM (GMT 0)
I too love beeing home aND doing solitary things always have been that way, but I find if I let myself fall into that funk too long I get depressed so I try to balance it.
Posted 2/17/2016 2:27 PM (GMT 0)
You might want to consider looking for an in person support group for anxiety and depression... One on one human contact can be a good thing. And what better place to do that then with a group of people that know exactly what you're going through.
Posted 2/17/2016 3:31 PM (GMT 0)
I'm also a solitude person. Though I have a couple "real" friends, I am not socializing often due to my depression and health anxiety issues.

We actually need to force ourselves a bit to meet friends. It helps sometimes.

And yes, you can choose your friends, but not family.
Family is a tough stuff.
Posted 2/18/2016 12:26 AM (GMT 0)
Yes. Yes I am.
Posted 2/18/2016 12:46 AM (GMT 0)
When I first started having anxiety years ago I didn't want to go anywhere then I took meds and I felt like I can do anything. I'm off meds now was going out now I noticed I go to work come home and prefer to be in I guess home is my safe zone
Posted 9/29/2016 11:44 PM (GMT 0)
That is interesting. When I started taking meds I found the inner strength to peel my fat behind off the couch and go outside. Unfortunately, once outside I found myself in the company of unsavoury folk who turned me on to illicit ****** . Ten years, and countless ***** and I find myself back in a solitary existence. Only my shattered dreams keep me company now, along with my ****** girlfriend. Sigh.

Post Edited By Moderator (Scaredy Cat) : 9/29/2016 8:25:47 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 9/30/2016 2:24 AM (GMT 0)
Phunky_phresh

You'll have to keep your 'stand-up routine' family friendly here...;)

No drug references as per the rules. Continued content could earn you a banning.

S.C.
Posted 9/30/2016 3:52 AM (GMT 0)
Lately, I am. I feel most comfortable at home. Get serious anxiety when I leave to even go get food. Weird cause I've never been like this. I went from having FOMO my whole life to not even wanting to go anywhere. Definitely not alone.
Posted 9/30/2016 11:50 AM (GMT 0)
Mikedangit, what is fomo?
Posted 9/30/2016 2:15 PM (GMT 0)
Fear Of Missing Out.

S.C.
Posted 9/30/2016 6:34 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks Scaredy :)

I was upnfor like anything! Even like if a friend was going somewhere I'd want to just got for the the ride, get out. Now, I have to think for like hours if I want to do something.
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