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Kaylove498

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I use to be super independent I did everything by myself and I mean literally everything.

I use to take long drives alone just to drive and listen to music.

I got to a point after a few psychological traumas that I am now fearful of being alone.i rarely will even walk into a store alone in fear that something will happen to me.

My major fears are death,going Insane,or health in general.I have found comfoin being with people at all times to know that if something happened I will have someone there.

I miss being independent though.I miss being able to sit alone without being scared.

My spouse is working again after having a few weeks off and I'm now alone again I try to keep myself busy. sometimes I just wish i could relax and watch TV without being afraid that something is gonna happen to me.

I was in such a panic this morning that I began preparing dinner just so I could be busy enough to not worry about being alone.

Is there any advice someone could give to help me be independent again and not so fearful?

All I want is to be comfortable with myself again.I want to be able to actually lay down and nap and be relaxed without being scared.

I sleep as much as I can at night but on nights when everything is stress ful I tend to stay up more and even if I tell myself I can take a nap later in the day I won't because I'm scared if someone isn't laying with me then something will happen.

I know the nap thing sounds ridiculous....
 
I wonder if journaling might help. Like journal what you’re worried will happen. But then maybe later in the day when those bad things don’t happen journal about that. Basically create proof for yourself that you are safe?
 
No I don't take any meds they tried a few antidepressant and it didn't work so I honestly just stopped going.

I'll try the journaling I do remind myself constantly that I'm fine but it doesn't help me relax or feel much better.
 
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