Posted by Wendy B on April 8, 2001, at 15:09:21
In reply to Re: I am so alone, posted by Adam on April 8, 2001, at 14:27:24
Dear Phoenix,
Adam's advice about group therapy is great - and so eloquently expressed. It sounds like the best thing.
Also, though, you say you have tried many medicines, what were they? Meds are changing all the time, there are different combinations... What is your prescribing doc? A psychiatrist? A psychologist? A social worker/individual therapist? Maybe you need to try another route for meds, I think another opinion would be in order. If your dr isn't trying to help you allay some of those distressing symptoms, then I think you need another doctor.
The answers to these questions might help some of us try to help you more. Keep posting to this board. There are many people who can help you talk about it. Most of them better educated about social phobia than I am.
I always think posting to this board is like writing letters, it's another way to talk. Perhaps it feels safer to you - I hope so.
My very best to you,
Wendy> > I'm 23 and have had depression since I was 12. Ever since age 11 or 12, I have felt so utterly alone and alienated from other people. For most of the past ten years, I did not even have acquaintances, much less friend. As a result of having so little social development during those critical years, I have trouble even beginning a relationship with another person, platonic or otherwise.
> > I cannot describe in words this cold emptiness inside of me. I've been through many medicines and lots of therapy for my social phobia, which has helped but not enough. Every day for years I've had thoughts go through my head about me getting hurt or killed. All I want is closeness and love with other people. It tears my guts out when I see other people who are in love or having fun with friends. I know that I won'r survive if life keeps going on this way.
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