Introduction

[erraticthoughts7]

This is my first time visiting this site and quite honestly, I am feeling a sense of shame. I thought I would be the last person to find myself in a situation where I needed support with a psychological issue but here I am. The last 15 years of my life has been the equivalent of doing a prison sentence. I have no social life, no friends, and every attempt I make at finding peace has failed. I have joined this site in search of others like myself just to correspond with those who can relate to this experience

[Betty30]

Hopefully you are not married to someone who is 'keeping you trapped'... otherwise, you really have other options... I would first visit with my GP and just level with him...be just as honest with him/her as you have been here... Ask if he would recommend a therapist...It would be great if you could join a group with others that are struggling with you problem... DO NOT be too quick to accept 'pills' as an answer...please...regardless of WHAT he/she says... I have a feeling you could and will be just fine...you just have to take these first steps... please. Very best of everything to you!

[erraticthoughts7 in reply to Betty30]

I would never take pills. Most of these issues are self-created so if the problem originated in you, that is where the solution is also. You are prophetic in some regard because I have been in a bad relationship for over twenty years.

[Hidden in reply to erraticthoughts7]

Well as you said you never thought you would be on here either. I am not pushing pills by any means but they can help you to feel better and more able to sort out your issues. I agree that counselling is the way to go.

After all if you were diabetic you would take meds wouldn't you? What's the difference?

If you don't want to go the medical route that's your choice, but there is only the self help route left such as mindfulness or online counselling.

Good luck.

[erraticthoughts7 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you for those kind words of encouragement but pills are definitely not the answer for me. I want to be clear, my lows are really low but I will never stop or give up my pursuit to be free from this mental imprisonment. There are just those days when you need to talk to someone who knows exactly what you are going through.

[Hidden in reply to erraticthoughts7]

Good luck then.

[mamarog]

I feel your pain but it's important to seek support from a good therapist. Don't be ashamed you need to find out why this is happening to you.

[SuzyQ1948]

Hon you are not alone and shouldn't feel ashamed. Welcome to the group and here to help go feel free to text anytime you need help.

Sue

[Whonbarger1]

Still new to the site. 1. Love yourself for who you are not what everyone wants you to be.2.Seek help I am so glad to meet you today and would be happy to be your friend. (I) come along with my 15 year old dog which I call pet therapy.) Got to go my husband needs his computer. Again thanks for being my friend!

[Lovequestion]

I can relate to isolation, avoidance, and feeling that I am alone. I am in therapy to work on this and I hope you will do the same. Pills should not be the first thing you try but I have to take medication as I might for any other illness. Follow what is suggested by your doctor and maybe some volunteer work will help you begin to meet other people and get out of the house. Most of all love yourself. I am here if you want to vent.