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Oct 02, 2007, 08:13 AM
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But my therapist says I need to get out of my comfort zone and this is as good as I can do right now. What she really means is for me to get out of my house. Thats too scary.
Please don't judge me I am a terrible typist. and I know my old English teacher would freak if she read my writings. I am just rambling but at least I am attempting to communicate with someone. Thats all for now. I hope I haven't messed up too much. I am terrible with anything related to computers too. |
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Oct 02, 2007, 09:03 AM
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Welcome to Psych Central lindee!  I'm sure your T will be very pleased that you are reaching out. A lot of us have anxiety and depression issues too and we understood how difficult it can be. I look forward to talking with you again. Take care. 
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Oct 02, 2007, 09:28 AM
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Hi Lindee!
I'm very glad you decided to reach out here. I'm very new to this site myself. I don't think anyone will be judging you, we are all here to support each other!! I've got a major problem with anxiety and social phobia among other issues. I can completely relate to not wanting to leave home. I somehow drag myself out of the house to work each weekday. It is SO hard!! I end up spending every weekend camped out in the house. It's the only place I am comfortable. Just know that you are among friends here. Many of us are going through very similar issues that you are feeling!!! Jeff
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Oct 02, 2007, 11:38 AM
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One day a week or so ago I did not even open the door to my place. I stayed in pajamas all day long. Ate breakfast at 3:30 PM. Did not go to therapy. It was OK; not easy, not nice, but OK.
Today I got up at 6:10 AM and went to 9 AM therapy. Things change.
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Oct 02, 2007, 03:35 PM
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lindee A warm welcome to you from PC. Taking one step at a time to reach out and communicate is a wonderful thing! No one here will judge you lindee. We all have our issues and I'll bet that lots of folks will completely understand what you are going through. I think you will find some great suggestions from them on how they deal with their issues and a lot of support also. You haven't messed up at all lindee...you did a wonderful job and I'm glad you found us! I look forward to getting to know you and I hope you find a home here at PC. Welcome and Enjoy! *Gentle Hugs* sabby |
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Oct 02, 2007, 05:16 PM
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Welcome lindee! I'm really glad you posted and people here won't judge. Looking forward to hearing more from you and talking again!
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Oct 02, 2007, 05:54 PM
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Hi, Lindee, and welcone...
You are in a good place here on PC. I too isolate myself. I've done this for many years now, only managing to go to work at my teaching job, where I do give my all, but then come home to isolate. Is this a form of agoraphobia? I don't know. Anyway, you are welcomed here. Love, Patty |
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Oct 03, 2007, 09:45 AM
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Thanks you guys. I appreciate your kind words and welcome.
lindee |
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Oct 03, 2007, 12:11 PM
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another isolater here.
I know just how you feel. But, i have noticed that it is alot easier for me to open up on this site than in person. I hope you find the same |
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Oct 03, 2007, 01:04 PM
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welcome to pc i think you will like it here.
your wanting to post here and chat is a good step in the right direction. I too find it easier to be at home and not experiece those things that hurt me. Know i know that to truely get better i must experience some discomfort if i am to change . linda
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Oct 05, 2007, 12:57 AM
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Welcome. Here's hoping you don't feel uncomfortable here for long. Good luck.
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Oct 22, 2007, 02:39 AM
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I also have trouble leaving the house. I CAN in certain situations, but I am most comfortable in my room. I have found this site to be extremely supportive. In the live chat room everyone is kind, understanding, and helpful. If you're having a bad day, pop in and you'll find that by either putting your problems out there or letting some else know that you've gone through what they are now, you'll feel a lot better. It helps to see the ppl that were where you are now in a better place.
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Oct 22, 2007, 08:24 AM
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welcome to pc and I hope you will feel comfortable very soon. You only have to post whatever you feel comfortable with, trust is a big thing, take your time, we will help all we can here, be gentle with yourself, good luck, Jinnyann xoxoxoxoxoxo
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Oct 22, 2007, 01:48 PM
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One thing you will find about this kind of forum, or really any kind (I'm on a social/animal related forum as well) is that the sense of anonymity is a real help for those of us who have problems openning up to "real" people. All of us are real, but the chances of you running into us and then actually knowing it is us in real life are very small unless you want to. This is a safe place. You can pose your views and opinions, along with asking questions and getting feedback. People will learn about you and you will learn about them without a face-to-face confrontation. I must admit that for those of us who are a little scared of being social, it is a great way to make friends you can count on without ever feeling the need to share more than you want, without risk of feeling vulnerable, without gossip, without fear. Stay awhile, it may just be the best thing you can do!
Edited to say: Don't worry about your typing ability. I'm pretty good with typing, but my spelling is horrid and I always forget I have the spell check option. And although in the professional world my grammar is impeckable, I am terrible at bothering to use it in social situations like these and so far nobody has gotten on my back about that!!! |
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Oct 23, 2007, 12:08 AM
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hello, lindee. welcome to psych central. i'm glad you found this. it's really a good place for support and such. give yourself time to get comfortable. i know it can take awhile to get used to a site like this. you won't be judged here. keep posting.
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