quick pre-storm check in
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quick pre-storm check in
Just a check in post.
I am alive, barely sober. I say barely b\c it has gotten to be a struggle. But due to the lovely murders here, the fact I have serious anxiety issues anyway, & the way mom's neighborhood has changed, I have been too afraid to leave her place. So, guess that issue is helping. My depression has gotten some what better, but I fear that is only due to my constant worry & fear has gotten so out of hand. But anyway enough feeling sorry for myself, no that is not a jab JD; I need to get going before the storm gets here & more importantly before more people wake up :-P Stay safe good people.
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I am alive, barely sober. I say barely b\c it has gotten to be a struggle. But due to the lovely murders here, the fact I have serious anxiety issues anyway, & the way mom's neighborhood has changed, I have been too afraid to leave her place. So, guess that issue is helping. My depression has gotten some what better, but I fear that is only due to my constant worry & fear has gotten so out of hand. But anyway enough feeling sorry for myself, no that is not a jab JD; I need to get going before the storm gets here & more importantly before more people wake up :-P Stay safe good people.
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Originally Posted by AugustWest11 
Just a check in post.
I am alive, barely sober. I say barely b\c it has gotten to be a struggle. But due to the lovely murders here, the fact I have serious anxiety issues anyway, & the way mom's neighborhood has changed, I have been too afraid to leave her place. So, guess that issue is helping. My depression has gotten some what better, but I fear that is only due to my constant worry & fear has gotten so out of hand. But anyway enough feeling sorry for myself, no that is not a jab JD; I need to get going before the storm gets here & more importantly before more people wake up :-P Stay safe good people.
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I am alive, barely sober. I say barely b\c it has gotten to be a struggle. But due to the lovely murders here, the fact I have serious anxiety issues anyway, & the way mom's neighborhood has changed, I have been too afraid to leave her place. So, guess that issue is helping. My depression has gotten some what better, but I fear that is only due to my constant worry & fear has gotten so out of hand. But anyway enough feeling sorry for myself, no that is not a jab JD; I need to get going before the storm gets here & more importantly before more people wake up :-P Stay safe good people.
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I agree with Dee. White-knuckling won't work in the long term. Have you talked to your dr about your anxiety/depression issues? Maybe counselling would be an option to consider, too.
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I was all "Wait..What???" Looked out the window- sure enough, it's snowing like a mofo. LOL
Sry you're having a hard time AW. Hang in there! Feel free to PM me. I'm roughing it too. We can bond over MA weather, where it's just beautiful out!
Sry you're having a hard time AW. Hang in there! Feel free to PM me. I'm roughing it too. We can bond over MA weather, where it's just beautiful out!
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Originally Posted by Anna
I agree with Dee. White-knuckling won't work in the long term. Have you talked to your dr about your anxiety/depression issues? Maybe counselling would be an option to consider, too.
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Originally Posted by AugustWest11
Counsling is needed, my Dr is in Mass. I am "homeless" in Baltimore, where I fear leaving my mom's place b\c I hate people. I have no $$ or way to get any. No support & again no way to get any. White knuckling it is all I have now. I have no TV no internet.
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I know we've been through this countless times, but if you keep saying "can't", nothing will ever get better. What is it you would like us to help you with?
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Hey AW! Hang in there. There are a lot of free exercises and readings on different websites. I've used the resources at SMART, but I'm sure there's others. Maybe just to hold you til you can get f2f help? Best of luck!
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Hey Denny boy
ok so you've no resources for counseling at the moment and you are technically homeless. What about hanging at your local outreach center you could volunteer your time or perhaps use their resources. I volunteer at one and sometimes they only thing I do is sit at a table and just talk to people. People who are lost and just need another person to hear them. I really think you have to take a leap here and jump past your fear of interacting with people. Isolation is a killer.
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ok so you've no resources for counseling at the moment and you are technically homeless. What about hanging at your local outreach center you could volunteer your time or perhaps use their resources. I volunteer at one and sometimes they only thing I do is sit at a table and just talk to people. People who are lost and just need another person to hear them. I really think you have to take a leap here and jump past your fear of interacting with people. Isolation is a killer. Baltimore MD Outreach Centers, Community Outreach Centers
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Originally Posted by ImperfectlyMe
Hey Denny boy ok so you've no resources for counseling at the moment and you are technically homeless. What about hanging at your local outreach center you could volunteer your time or perhaps use their resources. I volunteer at one and sometimes they only thing I do is sit at a table and just talk to people. People who are lost and just need another person to hear them. I really think you have to take a leap here and jump past your fear of interacting with people. Isolation is a killer.
Baltimore MD Outreach Centers, Community Outreach Centers
ok so you've no resources for counseling at the moment and you are technically homeless. What about hanging at your local outreach center you could volunteer your time or perhaps use their resources. I volunteer at one and sometimes they only thing I do is sit at a table and just talk to people. People who are lost and just need another person to hear them. I really think you have to take a leap here and jump past your fear of interacting with people. Isolation is a killer.Baltimore MD Outreach Centers, Community Outreach Centers
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Originally Posted by AugustWest11
That would involve people.. Again I hate being around people. Even as I type this I am losing it inside & on the verge of tears. But ty.
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Originally Posted by ScottFromWI
Welcome back AW. Sorry to hear you are feeling down again. I think you know from the past that if you don't seek help you aren't going to find it. You have access to SR which offers a wealth of support, and you obviously have some access to the internet as you wouldn't be able to post here if you didn't.
I know we've been through this countless times, but if you keep saying "can't", nothing will ever get better. What is it you would like us to help you with?
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Originally Posted by EverySngleNight
Hang in there AW! Thinking of you.
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