Hello Vinpin and Justafriend,

Fortunately I am feeling a lot less lonely and isolated.When I first posted this thread my mother had emotionally abused me and I had decided to cut her out of my life.I had not spoken to her when I was used to her company and so was feeling cut off and lonely,I had had my PTSD triggered by my arguments with her before I cut her off and so was feeling past emotional memories of fear and isolation.I had also been stuck in the house for a week having no money to get out.So things got desperate and to make it worse I had a lot of fear and anxieties triggered without knowing it was my mental illness rearing it's ugly head.I have been out today and spent time in the coffee shop,picked up my benefits money and feel less alone.

I am definitely going to branch out and try to meet people.I have joined a political party and am going to see about joining the Quakers.Volunteering is something I'd like to do cos it is good to help others too,when an opportunity arise I will try and obtain a position volunteering.On reflection I am not as trapped in isolation as it felt I was,it was more the PTSD throwing up memories of a time when I was extremely isolated.

Thanks to everybody who commented and gave me advice here,your kind attention is appreciated.

Marylinx