[Kmbpeace1171]

Hi all just wanted to write and say hi intro myself and tell a bit about myself. I moved to an amazing apartment about a month and a half ago and was doing so well, walking 3 times a day taking pictures of the amazing mountains here in Colorado Springs, I moved from Buffalo, NY. I am trying to go easy on myself as I was just put on disability for depression bipolar and panic with agoraphobia, and for a good month I just made myself DO IT, in other words get out there on my walks but now I can't do it it seems, I walk around my building and sorta start to panic and decide to come home, starting to get that feeling like I'm a prisoner again in my own home, I really thought I had it beat. The pool is opened now and I was so excited to have a pool and I can't even get myself to go there, too many people I really hope to use this pool this summer any tips or advice or suggestions? It would be greatly appreciated happy Memorial Day to all troops and everyone. Peace.

[Dani]

Hi, I'm sorry you're struggling with the anxiety. Are you working with a therapist right now? If not, I would definitely suggest looking for one that can work with you to help you work through your anxiety. I know it's really hard to think about leaving your apartment, but if you can get out for even 10-15 minutes a day it will help. Do you have something you can listen to with headphones while you're outside walking? Sometimes that would help me to keep my mind off things and focus on the music.

[Kmbpeace1171]

Dont have ipod yet but am thinking of getting one , ty for responding, not in therapy right now have no insurance altho I do have a doctor set up haven't schedule appt yet , my last doctor gave me enough refills to last a few months. I thought I was done with therapy been in it for years, I kinda hope I am done Off to watch tv take care Peace.

[introvertguy]

Sorry to hear about the possible relapse. Maybe it's just sinking in that you just had a big move from NY to CO. I know all the times I've moved it was unsettling for the first few days or weeks. The feeling that the new place is unfamiliar, that insecurity until a new place feels like home. Cheer up, probably just a little adjustment period. I work with a woman managing bipolar and it can be an ongoing process. I have experienced anxiety my whole life and bouts of depression so I understand how you may be feeling. See that doctor. I always feel better when I see mine. He makes me hopeful by reminding me it's my condition, it's not who I am and that it's manageable.

[Kmbpeace1171]

Originally Posted by introvertguy

Sorry to hear about the possible relapse. Maybe it's just sinking in that you just had a big move from NY to CO. I know all the times I've moved it was unsettling for the first few days or weeks. The feeling that the new place is unfamiliar, that insecurity until a new place feels like home. Cheer up, probably just a little adjustment period. I work with a woman managing bipolar and it can be an ongoing process. I have experienced anxiety my whole life and bouts of depression so I understand how you may be feeling. See that doctor. I always feel better when I see mine. He makes me hopeful by reminding me it's my condition, it's not who I am and that it's manageable.

TY for the response, the biggest adjustment I have to make is not having a car, I gave up my car as a result of both being broke until my disability was approved and an intense fear of driving, I also have a fear of buses and have managed to tackle 2 bus routes to walmart to get groceries andmeds and one to go downtown to eat out and go to the independance center. That 's all I do so far but its a start, one of these days I have to take a test run to Fountain on the Fountain bus where my doctor is, luckily i have enough meds to last for a bit. Thanks again for responding.