Ive been isolating since 2014 and ive just about had it. My County claims it supports mental illness however I still have no supports and I am still isolating amongst going thru failed treatments and all I want to do is be more community oriented. Even volunteer. I lost all my friends years ago and I cant seem to keep a friends now these days. Obviously its me or the fact that most people in my town are not educated enough on mental illness and don't understand me. I want friends, I want to go out and enjoy life, be independent, and experience new things. But how? Where do I start and who do I contact to help me. I have a 10 year old son and I dont want him seeing me like this anymore. I used to be so carefree and a people person.Thats how I wamt my son to see me. Why can't my county be a little more supportive and help people like me like their websites claim they are there to do.
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Have you tried calling NAMI?
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Yup and they dont give me no support. They just say they will call me when an event comes up. Ive been reaching out to them for years and even when i went thru a psychosis and got a felony charge due to mental illness. Oh and a discrimination case i was in and still no support. I called the suicide hotline one time and no answer. Go figure.
Maybe ill write them a letter voicing my concerns about them.
I am sorry to hear that. Do you live in a rural area? Mental illness services are hard to find. I was agoraphobic for fourteen years. The only doctor that would even consider making a house call wanted nine hundred a session.
NAMI also has support groups. Are there any near you?
Keep digging for help from your county or google for information about help in your area.
Are you able to get outside with your son? Is there a park nearby or can you go for a walk together. Do this for him. Make yourself do this for him. Even if you have to fake it. I think you'll actually have fun. Play tag, hide and go seek, roll down a hill.
You can do this. I have a grandson and I love seeing the joy on his face when I scoop him up and smother him with kisses. I get the feeling my daughter keeps him away from me b cause they think I'm crazy.
I isolate myself about 22 hours a day. It's rough but I know you can do it. You're aware of your son and know that he needs you.
Push yourself. You can do it! I believe in you. I'd love to hear how you're doing!
Take care.
Yes that is what I will do next weekend when I have him. Thanku.
Volunteering sounds great- I do it when possible, and it's a nice feeling of giving back. How about trying senior centers, animal shelters , food banks etc? Also, if in the USA- perhaps you could contact NAMI if you have not already?
just talked to NAMI today. thanks for the advice
Great! How did it go with NAMI?
So far nothing. I call and call and ask to be apart of their organization and they give me dates to support groups and they give me barely any info. I feel like i shuld be a huge part of my local NAMI for many reasons and i would love to volunteer but they seem to nit care so much. Maybe im just paranoid.
I love your name, they’re two of my favorite words! I feel like we have similar issues and maybe even a lot in common? I’m thinking we could work together bouncing ideas 💡 around of where we can volunteer at! I know I’ve been thinking about volunteering lately, at least for my community and my own sanity in getting out of the house, but also to network with the world in hopes of making new connections and potential employers! I hope to hear from you.
Also, 11 is my lucky # for several reasons and my comment was the 11th comment on your post! We need to talk girl! Are you in Burlington County?
Thats awesome that we have some things incommon. I live in montgomery county. Where is burlington county?
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