*tentative wave*

Hi.....

can I hide now?

I am an avoidant ... I also get depressed ... and when stressed psychotic. Years ago, for years I used to self-harm. I was abused.

I've had enough of the psych services.... give you meds and that is it. Its like they don't know what to do with me apart from tell me I'm screwey!

I have no friends.... I do some voluntary work but aside from that ... nothing .... I panic .... I have "thoughts".... I stay away ... but at the same time I would like to have a friend.... nothing intense.... gentle......

I am in my 40's. I don't want to be like this for the rest of my life. I'm looking for support .... and a way out of this ..... comfortable but confining ..., cell.

Any bright ideas?

groups?

friends?

any help whatsoever?

Now I'm hiding!

Judith

I'll be your friend.

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Hi... thanks for responding....

I am trying to cope with life in a different way ... admitting to myself what some of my problems are... and then finding ways to work them out.

I am considering going to counselling off my own bat.... maybe go to a slimming group (just to get out the flat an meet normal people!) .. and maybe go to church...

today I gave a letter to my cpn and psych sying I am discharging myself from their care, thanks for all help etc..... it is something I thought long and hard about .. and yes it is scary... but I feel the best path for me at the moment.

anyone any ideas as to whether CBT or DBT works for AvPD?

I am sure that there is a path out of this prison .. just got to cut down the jungle!

Judith