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Anxiety and depression

Hello, i have not been on here for some time now but feel I need to talk to someone. With the lockdown I feel my depression has worsened and always think the worst. I do abit of reading and gardening but sometimes it creeps up on me and than just feel low again.
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I am the same. Anxiety and depression are worse because of isolation. I Icelandic disorder with agoraphobia, and being forced to stay in means I must desensitize all over again in order to leave the house.
The "normies" feel the same way. My friends, who did not feel anxious and depressed before Civic now understand me.
I find forums emails and phone contacts help.
I hope writing here helps.
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@alisha22 Hi..I feel exactly the same way and I'm really struggling in spite of my antidepressants. Having gone so long I'm now agoraphobic and have no confidence in going outdoors and am terrified at the thought of driving again. The tv news is only adding to everyone's problems and I'm starting to wonder if this is all being stage-managed propaganda in order to change our way of life permanently. Or am I being more paranoid than usual?
Things can only get better. Take care.
Best wishes.
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So many people will have got that used to staying indoors and being on their own they will find it hard to go out again and some will find it hard to socialise with others.
Start by easy steps like you are doing talking to others even if it is on line. you are now able t see your father as you are a lone parent so can mix with one other household, I hope that brings you some comfort