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14th year house bound

14th year house bound

Hi Everyone,

I am new hear, after being removed from other mental health forums for my depressive thoughts i thought i would give this forum a try, this is my story.

I am 33 live with my mother, i am almost compeatly housebound, i leave my house once in the morning for a walk at 6am and maybe once during the week, both times i leave the house fill me with great anxiety, i have no friends, (the last friend i had was in 2001), i have never had a job, never had a girlfriend and never been able to leave my parents side, my father died in 2001 and i have always suffered seperation anxiety the last time i had a night away from home was 1994 for one night (parents had to pick me up at midnight because i was so frantic).

I have spent most of the past 14 years in my room, or the shed, never much out of the yard, no one in my town knows me, people stare and ask each other behind my back if any one knows who i am.

I have only had an income for the past year and spend the previous 7 with no income at all, mum had to use all of her life savings to allow me to live with her and she now has nothing.

I only want to live long enough to care for her in her old age and then i plan to take my own life, i knew from an early age my life would turn out like this, but had no idea how horrible it would be, every day is the same, i often wonder why i keep going, i have very little contact with family (maybe once a year) and i am really struggling to keep going.

Please don't feel distressed about what i am saying, and i am so sorry if i have offended anyone, it is just how i feel.

Their is so much more, but i will leave it at that for the moment, i am shaking and the anxiety is kicking in so thankyou for reading and i will add more later.

Jacques

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Hi Karen

I am so glad you have your crystals with you, and your essential oils, you are safe with them, they will protect you.

Well my angel, that has to be a good memory, a little hatchling, it would shore go down as a good memory for me.

Yes keep going for walks, maybe do a bit of gardening at the holliday home, make sure you do some crosswords or mandalay or other things to keep your mind busy.

Karen just seeing you get through this will be enough for me, well maybe a little hug, if i can crouch down that far

Take care my angel, remember i am always here.

Jacques

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Hi hide its and jacques

i also have its. My dr told me to use something like Imodeom works well for me, just need to make sure you don't take more than four tablets in 24hrs. I questioned long term use but she said it was ok. I use the dissolvable tablets. Makes it easier when I'm out. Always carry it with me. Can be bought from supermarket as well as chemist. Maybe worth ago.

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Hi Chris

That's what I use for the IBS I take some first thing in the morning and carry it where ever I go.

I saw a specialist and that's what they recommend. I've been using it now for 15 years.

There is still no other medical solution.

Karen

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Hi j.

There sure is plenty of gardening all the trees are overgrown with the wet winter we've had.

Mum said she want a couple of trees out so the can see the ocean again. Tomorrow's job.

Jacques thanks for keeping me in the present.

When I read your posts I remember to stay grounded in the present and that I am safe from him.

Just need to remember.

And seeing the plover hatch certainly was special.

Karen

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That is great My angel,

yes pulling out some trees will fill in your day, please do some gardening, it helps me.

Karen i am only to happy to help, you are a special person KAren, you deserve some good support from friends.

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Jacques I feel that I take too much of your time and I should be helping you more.

I don't ever want to bring you down...

Karen

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Karen, don't you realize, i would not be here if it was not for you, i was so close to not being here, when you found me, you saved me.

i could not give you anywhere near what you have given me, a reason to live, a good friend, a life long friend, i could not ask for more.

You will never bring me down, remember i don't have emotion.

Please feel free to vent, ask for support, anything, i will be here for you.

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Jacques I feel so touched by your words. You certainly challenge the belief that all men are like my husband. I have never known such kindness, someone that cares unconditionally.

I don't know how to thank you.

After being in the mhu 5 times since October, I wouldn't be here today if it wasnt for your help, guidance ,support and thoughtfulness.

I hope you get some rest tonight

Karen

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Karen, how are you feeling tonight?

what are your plans to get through the night?

i hope you manage some rest my angel, remember he can't hurt you, hold your teddy and your crystals tight, spray your essential oils around the room, give yourself a safe smell, keep your tablet/phone close, listen to music on it, or play some brain games on it, you can get them from the apple istore/google playstore.

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Hey Jacques

The girl's are in bed they had a good day, and they are happy.

For me I'm here in this room it's like everything is happening again it just keeps replaying over and over. I can't stop my head going a million miles an hour.

Filled with dread and horror.

I'm so stupid thinking that I can be stronger

I'm scared I will end up back in hospital, that's going over and over how truly awful that place is.

That I am too weak

That I'm going to end up like him

Sorry

Panic

Overwhelmed

Scared

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