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Posted 4/29/2015 3:41 PM (GMT 0)
I haven't left the house for weeks and have missed two therapy appointments and two pdoc appointments. All I want to do is sleep, I hate spring and it's the worst time of year for me.
Posted 4/29/2015 4:16 PM (GMT 0)
Is it just because you feel so tired that you aren't going out?

I've recently had a bit of fear of going out. Short walks (10 minutes max) have helped me get used to being out of the house. Especially if you have someone you trust with you.

Alternatively, see if there is the possibility of them coming to you.

Stay strong. :)
Posted 4/29/2015 4:17 PM (GMT 0)
They don't do house calls around this tiny town.
Posted 4/29/2015 4:30 PM (GMT 0)
Oh deb, I wish I had the right advice for you, but sadly I don't know what it is. I'm so sorry you are missing appts, do you maybe have a friend or family member to go with you? Would it help to have someone with you? I know for me it really helps me if one of my kids are with me.

I don't like to leave the house either, but I do leave to go grocery shopping ( I have NO choice, my mom is disabled and I must do family shopping) and I leave to go to therapy and doctors appts. Other then that I don't really leave much. On weekends my boys like to go to thrift stores and they know i need out of the house so I usually go with them, it makes it easier to go with one of my kids.

I wish we lived closer to each other, I would for sure be your partner in crime, lol.
Posted 4/29/2015 6:35 PM (GMT 0)
Hi D.S.,

Have you asked your therapist and/or P-doc if they are willing to set up SKYPE appointments with you?

If not, you could look into finding a therapist who offers this type of session for emergencies and this time of year, since it is a real challenge.

Wishing you the best and sending encouragement...use your coping skills as much as you can from home!

Check in soon,

S.C.
Posted 4/30/2015 12:51 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Deborah,

I got to that point and had to admit myself to a day program at the hospital. I don't know what is available in your area or if you have insurance, but if it is too hard to leave the house, you may need in patient or outpatient help.

I caught it while I could still force myself to attend the day program. In patient help would help you avoid having to go out to get to your appointments. Either way, they have group and individual therapy on a much more intense level than weekly appointments.

I wouldn't go too long without going to an appointment - maybe you can find someone to take you??? The longer you go, the more depressed you may become (and your symptoms sound very much like the severe depression I have suffered in the past).

Hope everything improves soon. Keep posting. Everyone here really cares!!

Cindy
Posted 4/30/2015 1:41 AM (GMT 0)
Sorry you are going thru this hard time, I know what it's like. I think the Skype or day program is a good idea. Or, will your therapist be willing to do sessions over the phone? When I haven't been able to leave the house my therapist will work with me over the phone.

I do wish we all lived in the same area so we could help each other out- go to the grocery store or appointment together! You are strong even when you don't feel like it- and you will get thru this!
Posted 4/30/2015 2:11 AM (GMT 0)
Deborah you can do this, start with baby steps, increase in small amounts, i know this works, CBT works
well with doing baby steps and Mindfulness is good when alone, Peace

Larry ***
Posted 4/30/2015 3:35 AM (GMT 0)
I agree with Larry. Make yourself go out out the house in small Increments. Even if it's just 30 seconds. That little bit of exposure will help in the long run
Posted 4/30/2015 8:45 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

Sorry to hear you are having a tough time at the moment you have received some good advice above.

I agree with SC about asking your therapist if they could do a Skype/Face Time appointment with you. If that is not an option have a look at www.moodgym.com which is a free online CBT programme that you can work through at your own pace and maybe get yourself to a level that you are able to leave the house.

Also look up Mindfulness on youtube as that is very useful at helping to bring your anxiety down.

Keep us posted.

Hibee
Posted 5/1/2015 10:52 AM (GMT 0)
little steps outside. otherwise you will isolate further. even just to the front, letter box etc. you can do this. healing thoughts.
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