Posted by floatingbridge on February 25, 2011, at 19:56:51
In reply to Re: Will this misery ever end?, posted by Annabelle Smith on February 4, 2011, at 18:55:49
Annabelle's idea about posting I second.
You aren't alone in your situation. Do you socialize? And some people roll their eyes at this, but a good support group?
AA has other groups that might work, like Adult Children (even if your father isn't alcoholic, he may behave like one). Codependcy groups (not saying you're codependent). There is even an EA
(emotions anonymous!) near me. AA groups don't care why anyone is there.Depending on where you live, some hospitals and community centers offer mindfulness groups.
Someone described the sense of gloom that would descend upon her when she would return home after an evening group. Her situation sounded very similar to what you described. It's miserable, but getting out kept her going, gave her friends and a reality check away from home.
Maybe you do this already. Therapy?
Does your disability allow you to volunteer? Even phone work. I worked at a crisis line--depressed as I was. And thinking about it, that was while living in a way overcrowded house w/ a verbally abusive (and loud!) father. I relished getting out. I would spend hours at a nearby indoor mall to avoid home. However, I find malls depressing, so I don't suggest it.
Please consider posting more often,
fb
*keep a green tree in your heart
& a singing bird will come.
MDD & C-PTSD
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