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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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I understand Jacques but it's so difficult keeping up with a 5 and 9 year old. I felt so much stronger physically when I was walking the 10 km. This is completely different it feels like I'm an arthritic 80 year old.

Every part of me hurts.

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Yes I could imagine how hard it is to keep up with 2 little bundles of energy, it is so humiliating for me, mum is 30 years older than me and can run rings around me, she has 10X more energy than I do now.

yes I ache all over too, sometimes I have to take paracetamol to get comfortable, even my muscles feel like they are fading away, I have no strength anymore either, it is so tough, I just hope I am able to finish the house before I am unable to.

Maybe when the girls get a little older you could all go walking on the track behind your house, like a family outing, it would be a beautiful scenery and time for you all to enjoy.

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Hi both,

I felt the urge to jump in because my muscles have been so tight lately. I just had a good stretch and i also find a hot shower helps for the short term.

Hiddenite - I know you have mentioned in the past that you have accessed the Forums from your phone - Jacques, do you have a smartphone that you can access the Forums on?

I just had an odd idea for all of us to go for a walk together. We could set a day and time, take it slow, and message each other as we go... maybe a lame idea... but I thought we could all be each others cheer leader... and also be a bit of a distration talking to each other and describing what we're seeing etc.

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Your not lazy j. You are so busy, with the house renovations and gardening, house keeping, cooking, cleaning.

You are doing just fine.

The treadmill sounds awesome, you don't have to worry about the weather or seeing people.

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I am starting to realise that I am not lazy but have another side effect from the medication. plus I have no one to walk with, to give me motivation.

yes I am hoping when I get the treadmill it may help get back into walking again.

What are you up to tonight my angel? I suppose you Are busy packing for the little one.

@NikNik that is a great idea, but I can't walk of a day time, I tried a few times before and got harassed, so I don't go out of a day. but the thought is excellent. maybe others would be interested?

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Hi Nik great idea except Jacques can't leave the house after a certain time. By the time I drop the girls off at school it's after 9. Other problem is I don't have mobile reception where I walk.

I love the idea maybe you and Jacques could still try.

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Jacques I'm lying in bed hoping to fall asleep soon.

I should be sleepy seeing I've had my night meds.

What are you up to other than talking to me?

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Sorry Nik, cute picture.

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Jacques I'm going to call it a night. I've got such a big day tomorrow, or better get some rest.

Look after yourself my friend.

Karen

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