Posted by getinwl72 on October 7, 2006, at 21:12:00
In reply to Re: Depression-Anxiety-Panic-I can't leave my hous » Racer, posted by Phillipa on October 6, 2006, at 22:22:40
Hi, this is my first post. But I have been reading for months. I decided tonight I would join my fellow survivors and post. I, too have problems leaving the house. I want to, but I just cannot. I work from home and since I started a few years ago it has just made it worse for me. I have gotten dressed, gone to the mall, parked and just turned right around and not gone in. I once went to buy a television but was too afraid to ask someone for help to get it off the shelf for me, so I didn't buy it. I am avoiding all social situations. It has just gotten worse the older I get. It is a very sad way to live. I avoid all community and work functions because I feel different. I guess I just don't feel safe. I stopped walking in my neighborhood because I think my neighbors don't like me. But I shoudn't even care. I have gained weight as a result. I have just shut down. I wish I could find my way back to the world. I feel like I am just watching life happen for everyone else. I take Cymbalta 60mg, Topamax 100mg and Xanax 1mg for sleep(anxiety) in the evening. I also take Provigil for alertness as I have Multiple Scleroses and the Cymbalta makes me fatigue. I am actually going to start taking it at night. I refuse to take any medication that will cause weight gain. I have taken them all. I really feel like there are no options left for me. I do worry about my daily Xanax a little but I think with 1mg I am OK.
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