At the moment, I'm finding hard to go out by myself. Its bad enough with someone else, but by myself is REALLY tough. I'm scared, scared of my abusers, scared of what people think of me and scared if people know whats wrong with me. I started having a panic attack on the bus today and I felt like a right prick. I HATE going out, Whats wrong with me?!
I also find it hard to form relationships at the moment, I seem to hate people at the moment.
thank you, Lily, for saving mummy's life*.
You are my one and only, you can wrap your fingers round my thumb and hold me tight, and you'll be alright.
I can't go out much either... some days are easier than others though
I can't really offer much advise... sometimes I find that if there is a reason to go out and there is a schedule or time limit in place it does make it easier though, I will often wait until the last possible second before trying to go somewhere as then I think about it less as too panicked about being late. this doesn't always work thoigu and can backfire quite badly...
have you spoken to any of your doctors about this? i have been diagnosed with social phobia which makes it really difficult for me to leave home alone. specially if it is an unfamiliar place
there are groups that you can attend with others in the same position as you and they can really help
try everyday to take a step further outside the house. the more you hide away te harder it becomes x
I seem to get very bad flashbacks in public aswell, Shel. I don't know what that is. I hate going to the docs, Shel. Enclosed spaces, people looking at me, its hard.
thank you, Lily, for saving mummy's life*.
You are my one and only, you can wrap your fingers round my thumb and hold me tight, and you'll be alright.
apparently if you suffer flashbacks in public often you can qualify for a support dog, apparently having a dog with you can mitigate hypervigilance and flashbacks... I go on a PTSD support forum and someone on there has one, I think they may be in America though... so not sure about in the UK...
If you are able to go to see a doctor though it could be a good idea... they may be able to suggst something to help
Yeah, but I am talking to Headrush (Mags) about this on MSN right now. I feel like when I go to the doctors they want me out asap, I'm wasting time and there's nothing really wrong with me.
My fiance is going to get me a dog anyways. Just something for me to focus on and take up my time.
thank you, Lily, for saving mummy's life*.
You are my one and only, you can wrap your fingers round my thumb and hold me tight, and you'll be alright.
