One big step

[Pusspuss17]

Hi, this is the first time I have brought myself to a chat room to talk to someone else with mental health issues, I suffer from Generalised Anxiety disorder, & Psychotic Depression, I take altogether 267.5 mg of Venlafaxine a day and I also take 10 mg of Anti psychotic a day, I been on Anti Depressants for 21 years, and Anti psychotics for 7 years, I don’t go beyond my front gate, I don’t socialise, I won’t answer the phone if there name doesn’t come up to show me who is calling, I don’t watch TV, I like my on space, and my own company, in other words leave me alone, I am a mother & a grandmother to 7 grandchildren, if I have got to go somewhere I need at least 2 wks before, or I won’t go, and I definitely can’t go on my own. For me to write this is a massive step for me. Maybe this could be my first steps of fighting my way back. My name is Helen.

[Windsorgardener5087]

Hi Helen, welcome to your forum. 🙂 Members are online 24/7 because we are scattered around the world. I am in Australia. Support comes in many forms and being online is one of them. We can talk about anything from a good piece of advice to sharing our ups and downs. It's up to you. 🐨

[Bluesqiggle]

Hey Helen, welcome to your safe space. I’ve only posted a few times here, it’s really encouraging here, knowing and feeling support from around the world, different ideas, different lives led.I really hope it helps you.x

[Roxylox]

Well done Helen for reaching out. My eldest daughter's name is Helen. I am not a huge fan of going out myself, particularly hate grocery shopping. My poor husband has to do a lot of it.

I do walk the dog, but only with earphones in so I won't have to talk to people. My shyness has gotten a bit worse since I was misjudged and gossiped about at work, l left that job. Does your anxiety have any root cause?