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I’ve been in a civil lawsuit for over 8 months my attorney said it’s going to b at least 6 more months to get the asset sold. We are all going to lose money which is fine I just want out. I am obsessing every day about all the things that could go wrong. Losing everything having to file bankruptcy looking at the worst possible outcome. I’ve list 20 lbs have no desire to eat I’m constantly sick to my stomach and take Xanax to sleep. During the day I can barely function out of fear of what is going to happen. I’ve disengage from everyone and everything because I can’t stop thinking about this nightmare.

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CLB1125

im sorry you have to endure this. 6 months is a long time. We always automatically go to the worst case scenarios. It’s human nature, I think. Maybe it’s just our way of thinking. Do you see a therapist? Maybe seeing someone while you’re going through this might help.

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Sloat in reply toCLB1125

Yes been seeing a therapist from the beginning. I am seriously considering inpatient treatment. Once a week for an hour does not begin to help. I've tried meds but they give me a migraine. It's sad but I find myself wishing time away for this tobe over.

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Dolphin14

Sloat

Welcome to the community.

I'm very sorry you are going through such a difficult thing. I think your emotions are valid anxiety and depression,

I hope this ends soon for you

🐬

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Sloat in reply toDolphin14

Thank you for replying. I've disengaged from everyone because of this nightmare but realize that may have been a mistake:( But talking about normal life just doesn't have a whole lot of meaning for me right now which is a sad comment. I am trying to hard to change my mind set to be happy for the things I do have. It's living in the unknown that is killing me.

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Dolphin14 in reply toSloat

Fear of the unknown takes over and changes so much.

Can you try and reopen some of the doors you have closed with people. Having contact with others might be a great source of support and comfort.

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quietmaroon4

Hello Sloat,

I'm sorry that you are dealing with such a stressful situation. Unfortunately, I don't have any practical advice in regards to the lawsuit, as I have no experience. However, I hope that speaking about your ordeal brings you some respite; It's so much better than bottling the pain up. And I can understand the issue of disengagement (especially in periods of immense distress), it's been the scourge of my adult life, so please know that you're not alone. Take care and try to take it easy. [drink some water, take some deep breaths into your belly and slowly exhale🐢]

What if you told your lawyer you want out, and your not going to deal with the issue or the lawyer any more, at least that would finalize things so you won't be stressed about what;s going to happen.

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Vonus5591

ask your lawyer if you can achieve the outcome and how and best strategy that gives results

give you some hope

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