Loneliness

[Lissa12]

I'd like to share my story.

Anxiety always was a part of me,but since October it got really bad.I'm having panick attacks daily,can't concetrate,negative thoughts,being lonely,etc.So i've decided to see a psychiatrist,he diagnozed me with GAD,and depression.I'm using antidepressant for a month now,but the problem I can't stay alone,I live with my friends,but when they're not around,I don't feel safe.I've been having this problem since October,I can't deal with loneliness,cause it feels like something bad is going to happen to me if I'm alone.

[kenster1]

hi and welcome to you.give the meds another couple of weeks and see how you feel then.when your friends are out working or whatever why don't you get out.take up an old hobbie or start a new one just to do something to prevent you being lonely.

[Lissa12 in reply to kenster1]

Hi,thanks for replying.

I just dont feel like doing anything.Cant read,cant watch a movie,or anything at all.

I thought this is e great chance to feel okay,by sharing my anxiety stories with people who are feeling the same.

[brettbolt in reply to Lissa12]

I know how you feel -- I feel the same way! You are not alone in your suffering. I'm bored but have no interest in anything. The best escape is sleep. For me, its depression more than anxiety.

The best thing for me that helps is to force myself to do something, like go for a walk or get started on a project. But its really hard to motivate myself.

I felt the same way a year ago. I think I have S.A.D. (seasonal affective disorder) in the Winter. It lasted two months last year. I'm on Lexapro but I fear that it quit working.

[Hidden]

Was it always like that, not being able to stay alone or did something happened to you

[Lissa12 in reply to Hidden]

Not always,actually I used to like being alone,but since October I started to feel insecure being alone.

[Humankind-BE_BOTH]

Can you do something productive and positive and healthy like books gym walk cycling meditation?

there's a world of difference between lonely and alone are you sure you're characterizing it correctly? Speaking for myself I prefer alone but it's not lonely

[SirGrits]

Hey Lissa12 I was thinking something similar to Humankind... that some physical activity near other people could help? If not a gymn, maybe a library or coffee shop? I'm sorry you're going though this. Try and find some kind of comforting routine that helps. Doing so should help as you calibrate to your medication changes.

[itakenaps]

What about getting a pet?