Posted by pedr on March 14, 2002, at 7:32:44
In reply to Re: How do y'all function; anyone as bad off as me? » Janelle, posted by JohnX2 on March 13, 2002, at 23:45:05
Hi Janelle,
there are many people who read PB but don't post and there are many very ill people without internet access or who have not stumbled across PB yet.
So, unfortunately the answer is "yes, there are many others out there in similar distress".
About 12 months ago I dropped into a state of terror, alternating with deep depression for several months. Any mundane event [e.g. phoning a mate, buying some bread from the corner shop] appeared incredibly threatening, dark and bound to go disasterously. I felt physically sick and got intense stomach aches from the fear. I went back on meds and the terror alleviated. Ok, I was still very, very low but I could shop, excercise and communicate with others. A month or so later I began going back to work - just doing really easy stuff.
I think I'm basically trying to say "yes it's f*cking dreadful but it is not forever".
I really hope that things pick up soon for you. Best wishes,
peter.
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