Hi, welocme
Nic, thanks for writing in. A short story-
I'm 63yo and at one time in my life (1987) I had a workplace incident that threw me into a mild paranoia. I took off at least 5 times into the bush, the mountains to remain there forever. Each time I returned only to tolerate people and city life. I then had a therapist that I saw and initially thought it a waste of time. But he identified that I had issues that were about "being realistic" where my mind would create my problems. He taught me to ask myself what is real and what was imaginary.
Eventually I found a more definite direction in life- moving to the country, semi recluse not fully recluse, how to keep conversations short with those that like a natter in the street, having hobbies and distractions. All these changes took place over a few years and they changed my life. I also attended motivation lectures and read up a lot on positive thinking.
Yes, you need professional intervention but it will be worth your effort.
Please google these and read the first post
Beyondblue topic you want to be a hermit?
Beyondblue topic being positive- what's the secret?
Repost anytime
TonyWK
