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Jan 11, 2007, 09:54 PM
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Isolating myself has been both comforting and depressing. How do I get beyond this?
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Jan 11, 2007, 11:07 PM
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You could start by setting a goal to take small steps (specific ones) little by little to try socializing a little more and see how you feel about it. If you look in the self-help forum you'll probably find a lot of stuff that could be helpful there too. You could also mention it to your T and see if it might make something you could work on in therapy.
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Jan 17, 2007, 11:50 PM
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I isolated myself for nearly 5 years. It was needful at the time. I had to rebuild my social system and reevaluate trust levels from the ground up. Do what you have to do, and don't beat yourself up over it.
Coping from PTSD is a very VERY long process for some ppl. It is what it is.
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Jan 19, 2007, 11:57 AM
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Hello I agree with everyone above and their ideas. There are also support groups in your local area such as DBSA and NAMI that help many people, and there is chat here as well from time to time that is a lot of fun at times. Your hterapist can give you tips as well to help you feel more motivated with not isolating. There is a chat today at 2:30 with Dr Wylie and you are more than welcome to come today and meet some other members. Take care Soidhonia
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Jan 22, 2007, 12:25 PM
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I had to rebuild my social system and reevaluate trust levels from the ground up.
I find this to be ongoing. Trust is so difficult, I find myself "acting" it out so I don't appear to be overly paranoid. 
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Jan 22, 2007, 04:15 PM
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Yes'm I think it is ongoing, especially with new people I meet. While I used to (before accident) trust everyone to a certain extent, that level is now very small. And if I trust someone more than my "normal" low level, I become paranoid that I've trapped myself or something and they are going to get back at me.
 PTSD is so tough! Even though my brain knows stuff, it doesn't always change my responses.I still isolate away from "the world" when necessary. It's very easy for those with PTSD (from any trauma) to become overwhelmed with too much input, too much sensory input etc. Retreating to a cold, dark, quiet place can be a good thing.
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