[kahina]

I lashed out at my poor cat today when she lashed out at me for trying to take her to the vet to get a teeth cleaning. My other cat even attacked me, I was so determined to get her out from under the bed I was mimicking her behavior. I know better than that !!! I traumatized her I know...she was once a feral cat.We did not make it to the vet.
I know this is a point of saying that I have scared myself...
I've recently began trying to be around people, though I don't really look forward to the events . I'm sensory overwhelmed after a short period of time and they bore me. I have several days of tiredness afterward. I would rather be home or go out once a week if I have to.
Lamictal and pristiq are the meds that I take plus xanax to sleep. I have not been in counseling as I seemed to be handling things. I don't know if counseling would help. I thought that the trying to be around people was a good thing, but I think it is making me to stressed . I don't have close friends only acquaintances. I have my 35 year old daughter as a some what confidant.
Feedback anyone ???

[thickntired]

I started to become a hermit as well when I lost my job. What helped me was to join at least one group activity and force myself to go. For example, I spent time volunteering to teach English then when that got me stressed I quit and joined a gym. Today, I force myself to a pilates group class 3x's a week. I would advise you find any activity that interests you and make a go of it. Try pottery, cooking, book club, yoga, volunteering at an animal shelter etc.

Good Luck,

TnT

[Chihuahua]

Definitely start small and join a group that doesn't leave u too uncomfortable and work u'r way up from there. I work full time and have two kids but have been antisocial a lot and the cat thing, yes I've done that to my dog and the poor thing I think he was scarred for life for seeing his mommy react that way RIP Georgie (doggy)