Posted by JohnL on February 27, 2000, at 4:47:19
In reply to Social Isolation - lonely, posted by Colleen on February 27, 2000, at 1:52:02
> I'm really lonely. I have been isolating myself, afraid to make contact with other people. I'm even making excuses to not be with my husband and daughter. I'm having a terrible time letting people get close to me. I have always been very shy and uncomfortable around people, especially since I suffer from schizoid affective disorder. I take meds for my depression and obsesive thoughts but I wish there is some thing that would help me open up to people and allow people into my life. I have been reading this site for several months now and I have found it to be informative and interesting. I wanted to respond to some of the items that I saw but was afraid. You all seem so close to each other. It's late, cold, raining and I'm siting here with tears feeling sorry for myself. I don't know what to do. I'm really depressed. If no one answers this I understand. I guess I'm trying to reach out.
Colleen,
I'm so sorry for the way you are feeling. I can sure relate. Sometimes I think being stuck in a wheelchair would be less of a handicap, yeah?
What you describe fits into the symptom category of schizophrenia called negative symptoms. It is also common in depression, anxiety, and social phobias. What meds are you taking? Your symptoms will respond nicely to the correct meds, so I am wondering what your current meds are...??? Thanks. JohnL
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