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12th February 2013, 17:42
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I think I feel at home here...
Hi Peeps. I've been lurking here quite a bit for the last few days, and realised I had plenty in common with many of you although had not thought I had SA as such. It's something that has crept up on me more recently. I have bipolar disorder (with psychosis), and have been unable to work for twenty years. The last two years have seen my depression worsen and become chronic, and with that, the SA begins to worm its way in.
I'm 50, and part of what troubles me is to do with my age. Part of it is due to having a teenage son who also has mental health issues. I find it's hard to make new friends and maintain those friendships because of my changing moods and current flatlining in a depressive state. The lonelier I get the more socially anxious I become, and the more I avoid people, the more my social skills deteriorate from lack of use. In addition I feel stigmatised because of my serious mental illness. I hope at least some of you can relate to at least some of what I've said. Oh, and hello! 
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#2
12th February 2013, 19:55
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Re: I think I feel at home here...
Hello + welcome
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#4
13th February 2013, 09:44
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Re: I think I feel at home here...
Welcome
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