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Clinical Depression + Agoraphobia + Anxiety

msbertieContributor03 June 2016, 5:35 am AEST

Clinical Depression + Agoraphobia + Anxiety

Hi so Im new and have been looking for somewhere that I can talk to others as I have been isolated for 3 years in total now and have spent the last 12 months to be exact on the 10th of this month totally on my own with no contact with anyone accept chemist doctor supermarket day which is once a month or sometimes every 2 months depending on what I can manage I am not on any meds but recently tried another medication but it did nothing other then give me really bad restless leg. So I moved to a remote location to escape domestic violence and prior spent 2 years in that situation where he had me cut off from anyone I knew eventually people gave up so that was that and I have no family as I was a ward of state so when I say I am on my own I am being really literal I developed all my conditions from this relationship and thought that it would all go away once I removed myself from the situation however I wrong, if anything it feels worse as now I dont even have any contact with another person. So that is my current situation I got myself to take out the rubbish before granted it was 4 in the morning and dark but that is the first time I have been outside in 2 weeks so that was something anyone in a similiar situation please reply if thats even possible lol I have recently been put in touch with a counselling psychologist who has seen me 3 times so far and we really havent gotten anywhere and I believe I will only get 10 visits so Im not sure what good it will do would love for a med to actually have a positive effect but have tried a few now with no luck see the GP next week as long as I keep the appt so maybe she will think of something else to try me on so she is the only person that knows me or that I am out here which is about 4 hours away from anyone or anything I have ever known which Im getting used to I currently find that I sleep during the day as I feel less pressure for some reason if Im awake at night probably sounds weird but yeah so I will sleep soon I hope, and yeah I guess thats somewhere to start I welcome any feedback or would just love to have someone to talk to I hope everyone has a well day and feels as good as possible today.

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RichPCasual Contributor30 Aug 2018, 8:48 am AEST

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Thanks for your post. I especially related to only going out (even to take the garbage out) until late at night.

I’m afraid to let anybody see how far I’ve “slid down hill”. I take had a love affair go bad. I was pretty invested, despite its unhealthy nature. I feel so lonely, but the fear of the “presumed consequences” (of being seen I suppose), is bigger. I suppose I’m depressed as well, because that “what’s the use” feeling prevents me from talking any action.

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RichPCasual Contributor30 Aug 2018, 8:59 am AEST

Re: Clinical Depression + Agoraphobia + Anxiety

For what it’s worth, you’re not alone. This may be a biochemistry thing. My grandfather on my mom’s side had something, although how similar I may never know, as he passed away soon before I was born. Mom had some pretty severe mental illness as well.

I’ve gone to some pretty extreme lengths to figure out what was going on there.

Feel free to reply. I would look forward to hearing from you

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RichPCasual Contributor30 Aug 2018, 9:08 am AEST

Re: Clinical Depression + Agoraphobia + Anxiety

Thanks for your post. This is fascinating. My mom was diagnosed as bipolar. My grandfather, as best as I can piece together, was agoraphobic and had panic attacks.

There was likely some alcoholism and addictive/codependent issues at play as well.

Now it’s my turn...and I don’t know where to turn. My psychologist, bless her heart, is doing what she can, but I’m looking for some medical help. What have you tried?

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