Posted by Carolyn on February 27, 2000, at 16:16:38
In reply to Re: Social Isolation - lonely, posted by Noa on February 27, 2000, at 6:54:57
I, too struggle with isolation. I think it is a pretty common thing with depression. Sadly I failed to recognize that my meds really weren't working for quite a while this time. I stopped talking at work (unless absolutely necessary). I transferred my calls to someone else's phone. When my phone rang I would get up and leave my desk. I spent a lot of time in the ladies room.
I did somewhat better at home...though I wanted to isolate, I really fought it because of the 15 year old we are hoping to adopt. Now I am short term disability from work, which was a tremendous relief. I make myself get up, shower and dress at least by 10 a.m. I try to take a walk every day. I read engrossing fiction which can hold my attention. I set a goal to accomplish cleaning one room, or at least a part of one room of my house each day. I spend lots of time right here, or playing solitaire. And I hold on to the hope that new meds will work any day now.
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