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[Mac_M]

Greetings. I just signed up. I'm isolating myself too much, but I can't manage to get out of the house. No support system nearby beyond a neice and a great therapist.

[Rigb]

Hello I'm in the same boat. I can't seem to even get out of bed besides to go to the bathroom or for food.

[Mac_M in reply to Rigb]

I just don't have energy to go do anything

[Mac_M]

No. Just feel like what's the use

[Mac_M]

It's tough dealing with dark times

[jkl5500]

I'm not a doctor, but this sounds like classic depression to me. Are you on any medication?

[Forestina]

That must be so difficult. Sometimes the weather doesn't help? Do you think you might improve when the weather does, or is it more long term. I try and make myself go out every day. Having no nearby support I buy a little of what I need each day as I fear becoming unable to leave the house at all

[CatsHelpMe]

Hi, are you working from your house or have you lost your job? Is there any activity that you enjoy and may be a stimulus to get out of the house? The world can be scary sometimes, but once we get the courage to go out, we discover wonderful things and people.

I hope that you're having a better day today.

[Mac_M in reply to CatsHelpMe]

I can't work because of multiple health issues.

[Agora1]

Hi Mac_M....Welcome to the support group. We all tend to isolate ourselves when anxious or depressed afraid to reach out to others in our lives for fear of them not understanding or sounding like we are whining or complaining. With this forum, you will never be judged, you are always safe and you will realize you are not alone.

As for your support system, you are fortunate to have your niece by your side as well as your therapist. I wouldn't have made it this far if it weren't for my therapist who guided me along the way, teaching me as well as supporting me when I was scared. And then there's yourself Mac. Believing in yourself is that first step forward. It's okay to lean on others while taking that first step. We are here for each other. Reach out and use the forum, we care.

[lock4life in reply to Agora1]

Thank you for the incredible post. I have been living this nightmare for far too long. Mac_M, I am so thankful that you have joined this forum.

[Mac_M]

Thx for the validation

[lock4life]

I have been living this nightmare for far too long. I am so glad that you have joined this forum. As I read through these replies, I see so many caring people that completely understand your situation. It is helpful to me just knowing that I'm not alone. And if others can conquer this maybe I can to. Be strong.

[Mac_M]

Thanks to all for the outpouring of support and empathy. We all need this. Keep up the hard work inside and out.

[3wooddriver]

Hi Mac,

I'm right there with you, struggling to function like a normal adult way too often. I forced myself to get out and shovel some snow yesterday, and felt terribly when I got done. I don't have much support either and sometimes with the ones that do support me, I feel embarrassed and crazy to tell them about something like the shoveling.

But we have to keep going forward, pushing through, if not for ourselves than for others. I have a 3 year old son who needs me to get better.

I hope you've been feeling better the last few days. I noticed you posted a couple of days ago. we're all here for you. Hang in there and feel free to message me anytime.

[Mac_M]

Thx. And small adjustment to my meds, with the guidance of my psychiatrist, made a huge difference!