Posted by Renee N on February 28, 2000, at 22:37:51
In reply to Re: Social Isolation - lonely, to Renee, posted by Carolyn on February 28, 2000, at 9:53:45
> Are you sure we are not twins separated at birth? My husband and I rarely do anything with friends, either. I have some good friends, but don't see them too often. I chalk this up to...we both work at pretty good distances from home, and when we do get home we're just happy to be together. And people are so busy these days, they just don't have time to form strong bonds.
> I don't think there's anything wrong with you. But why not try and make the first overture towards friendship with one of your acquaintances?
> You might be surprised to find out they were looking for a friend, too!Thank you for the pep talk. I will try. There are two people I have in mind to ask if they'd like to go out for coffee, or a walk by the river, or maybe play tennis. I'll let you know ...
Earlier you were talking about isolating yourself at work. How do you feel when you do that? You don't want to talk about work? You don't want to try to make small talk? Do you feel good about the work you do?
I am always pretty peppy at work. Sometimes I use up all my energy there and don't have any left for my family. I come home and read the paper in my bed, and often it is very hard to get up and do anything else. I wish I could just lay around and read or rest for a few hours.
What meds have you tried? Are you saying your current dose of effexor isn't working, or were you feeling like isolating yourself in the past and are better now?
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