I live in a major city. I used to occasionally search the forums on here for workout information. I am not involved in the forum community on here. I had been impressed by some knowledgable members, so I am posting this for anonymous advise.
Anyhow, my living situation has reached a dysfunctional point and I don't know where to proceed. My partner of eleven years died last June. I am 33 years old. Since then, I think I have become or am becoming a prisoner of my own apartment. I don't use any drugs, and I rarely drink alcohol.
It has reached a point where I am relatively certain that my car has been impounded, as I was unable to walk a few blocks to the garage to pay for a new sticker to put on my dash. This was in the beginning of October. I haven't checked my phone messages or opened any mail since then, either. I hired an older woman from craigslist to purchase groceries and run some errands, but I have been pretending to be working and recovering from an injury/surgery as an explanation. I am planning to find a new person, because I think she is beginning to suspect me of lying and looks at me strangely. The memories of our interactions are almost unbearable to me. I wish I could ask her to check on my car, but I am unsure how to ask that. Plus, I don't know how I would react to a confrontation, or simply if she asked where it was. She is the only person I have spoken to since mid-July and she knows my atm pin number.
I have been experiencing other problems, but they are secondary to my anxiety. I feel like a bizarre creature who is literally hiding. It is hard to even consider how I have been passing my time.
I am planning to seek professional help, but the thought is highly unpleasant. I have made preliminary phone calls and googled related words, only to become frustrated and overwhelmed to say the least. I have my own healthcare insurance, which I have never used before.
I don't know where to turn. I haven't spoken with my family in years. If anyone has an idea of a practical starting point, I would be appreciative.
Mental Health Facts
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Re: Mental Health Facts
Hi Finian,
It's important that you go speak with your local health practictioner and let them know of your situation. They will be in a position ot put you into contact with services that can assist you. You have been subject to a lot of stress and need someone to talk to about this.
Best wishes,
Beth
It's important that you go speak with your local health practictioner and let them know of your situation. They will be in a position ot put you into contact with services that can assist you. You have been subject to a lot of stress and need someone to talk to about this.
Best wishes,
Beth
Beth McHugh
B.Sc (Hons). B.Psych. Dip.Sc.
Principal, Your Online Counselor
B.Sc (Hons). B.Psych. Dip.Sc.
Principal, Your Online Counselor
Re: Mental Health Facts
Health is so important, but now many people don't care for themselves.
Re: Mental Health Facts
Mental health is said to be the major determinant of why people indulge in drug and substance abuse. But it really worries me of how it creeps in.