Suffering from Anxiety, Severe Depression and Monophobia

[Jojo3126]

I am hoping to find a support group to help me get through this horrible time in my life. I live alone with no family, and since all the Covid stuff I have gone into an even deeper depression and now suffer from monophobia a fear of being alone. I’m in counseling twice a week and seeing a psychiatrist for meds. I’m on my second psychiatrist since September because the last one didn’t really listen to me, but I’m not happy with the new one either.

I have severe anxiety when I have to be home alone and this has been going on so long now it’s hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel.

I need to get my meds fixed for sure but I’m struggling with coping skills and getting it together. If there are any suggestions for a support group for this I would appreciate any help.

[Zhangliqun]

How long has this been going on and what has caused it?

[Jojo3126 in reply to Zhangliqun]

The mono phobia has been going on for about 7 months now but I’ve suffered from depression most of my life since I was 19. I think what caused it was being locked up home alone for so long due to Covid lockdown. One day I just snapped and couldn’t take it anymore and had to go to a friends house. She let me come over anytime so I could be around people but in time that turned into every day and now if I’m home alone I’m in full panic mode not knowing what to do with myself.

[MMoth]

Hello, Jojo. This place can be a support group. I am not here frequently, but when I have needed empathy, I have found it here.

have not been diagnosed with mono phobia, but it does surface when I am feeling low. When my anxiety increases, I cannot be alone. However, I also cannot be with large groups of people. Do you experience that?

Do you have a pet?

[Jojo3126 in reply to MMoth]

Hello, I do have 2 older dogs.... I had 3 but one passed away last month and that sent me into a worse downward spiral with my depression. Now I’m constantly worrying about my other 2 that are 13.

I do also occasionally get anxiety in large groups but it has been so long since I’ve been in any large group atmosphere I haven’t dealt with that in a while.

So how do you cope with the anxiety of being alone?

[MMoth in reply to Jojo3126]

I pray and read from the Bible to remind myself that I am not alone. I try to read (although my mind races when I am anxious, so this doesn’t usually work). When my depression and anxiety are not bad, I keep myself busy with tasks around the house or hobbies I enjoy. When I am having dark days, I just cannot be alone. I wish I had a better answer for you.

This is a place where you can always find someone to share with. Come here any time.

[Jojo3126 in reply to MMoth]

Thank you for responding to my post, it helps to talk to someone about all this. Today has been rough... I’ve been trying to stay busy but at the same time don’t feel like doing anything. I’ve lost interest in my hobbies I used to have so I struggle with things to do around the house. I tend to try to keep my mind busy with tv but run out of stuff to watch. I do make myself go on walks and should do that today but haven’t yet.

[MMoth in reply to Jojo3126]

I understand. You are not the only one. One of the best things about coming here is knowing that I am not the only one. Tell yourself that. I found a YouTube channel called SBSK which features interviews with people who have a range of struggles. Some physical disabilities, some learning, some social, some mental health. While parts of the interviews are heavy, I always feel better at the end. All of the interviews I have watched have showcased people with incredible resilience and positive outlooks on life. Maybe check it out. Regular TV can be a downer, and this is a “show” that is not.

[Pug_Power]

Hi, I just made a similar post. I suffer from the same things as you . I noticed the post is old so I hope you are doing well. Monophobia is an awful thing to deal with .