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thanks Susanne =)
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Dear Gill, Welcome to the site. I do not know how you feel, but might be able to offer some helpful advice. Firstly, it is important that you let your family doctor know how you are feeling. Perhaps he/she can offer you help that is more suitable for you, as you said the counsellor is not helping. It sounds like you enjoy spending time with yourself, which is perfecly acceptable, so maybe try and go out to do things on your own, things you enjoy. Let us know how you are doing, there are resources out there to help you. Let me know how you are doing and keep the postings coming. Susanne
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I can understand completely. Forunately- I still have a family who claim to be there for me- but they don't understand. And I feel like no one is listening to me at all. This used to be a big problem for me- and yeah, sometimes it still upsets me because I feel so alone- but I've learned to deal with it. I think the only person who really understands me is myself. And I think I'm happier in this feeling, than I was- pretending that I liked being in a 'group' if y'know what I mean. I've always had this feeling of 'not belonging' in each situation I've been through in my life. Even though this might sound a bit crazy, I think being alone in my own mind- makes me more at ease. I feel like I've finally found someplace where I'm most comfortable. Like I said- it's still hard at times- but I've just accepted it.
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I've done what both of you have done and pushed people out of my life. I have my husband and my son, and am so thankful for them, but I have no other close friends right now. Sooo many times I flaked on people and made excuses saying I was busy or tired or whatever came to me--just so I could sit at home by myself. I used to tell myself that I was just a loner...loners ENJOY being alone, and sometimes I do too, but it was more agoraphobia than anything else. Oh, and social anxiety too.
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I understand how you feel. I pushed everyone away too and in fact my boyfriend and i just broke because he didn't understand what I'm going through. I'm afraid to go anywhere. I had to cancel my New Years plans because at the last minute I freaked out and coulnd't go through with it. I have my parents who are very supportive but I think that even their patience is starting to run out. After all, there's only so many times you can tell somebody that she's not losing her mind. You can email me if you want to talk at bwest@humtech.com. Hope this helps. Beckie
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Do you ever feel isolated? I am so stuck in my self centerd mind I feel like I'll go crazy. I pushed every one out of my life and now I am almost completely alone. Even though I know how unhealthy this is , I convince myself I must protect myself from possibly(who knows what). I have in the past been a very out going person. Now nothing. This is like prison. One of my own making

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