NotoriousREV

I'm becoming more and more detached from society. I hate people. Everyone, not just particular groups. It's starting to affect my work as I do everything possible to avoid talking to people on the phone.

Should I just give up and become a recluse or is there some kind of help I should be looking for?

TelBoy

Sounds like a perfect candidate for the Muppet Forum....

NotoriousREV

I'm serious. I think I have mental health issues.

Hmm, that actually makes me sound more like a muppet

medders

I don't think you have a problem. Most people are w*nk3rs anyway

grovesy

Suicide would be a good way out you PSYCHO !!!!!!!!!!

red_dog104

Prozac works wonders!

beemerboy

NRev, i often feel the same about some of my users (lusers) as i call them.

however, i think its quite natualal to feel like this from time to time.

dont bottle it up, cause you'll end up frustrated.

go to a crappy nightclub and start a fight, that will relieve some stress!!!

BB

alternatively take up fishing, its a great relaxant!!

good luck BB

NotoriousREV

^-- Added one more to the list. Time to get the Winchester out...

Edited to say: Not you Beemerboy, Grovesy

[Edited by NotoriousREV - 1/23/2003 11:18:37 AM]

NotoriousREV

Jason, the problem with that is, my step-mother is the District Nursing Manager at my doctors and I don't want my family to find out I'm nuts.

Mr evolution

kill the next ten people you see and let the police decide what happens to you after that (most people are scum anyway and probably deserve it)

DRUNKNORGY

Its part of growing old. The Victor Meldrew syndrome

NotoriousREV

OK, you're all making my head ache now.

Urge to kill rising...rising...

It is normal to keep a mental list of those people you need to take revenge on before you die, isn't it?

I might see a doc, get signed off work and write book base on my innermost urges.

"yeah, it's a fictional work, I'm a nice guy in reality"

Mr evolution

It is normal but write it down else you might forget someone and make sure you find out addresses now so if you do decide that you have to kill yourself you can go round peoples houses one by one and kill them before taking your own life.

Zedhead

Sorry to hear this. I have a lot of experince with mental health (in relation to the job I do) Try to excercise, this is known to reduce depression etc, take up a hobby, like fishing or something without stress that helps you appreciate the beauty of nature and gets you away from busy cities and out into the country. I took up fly fishing and have never looked back. Try to put the fish back tho if you dont eat them as bashing them on the head may make you more depressed

AlexM

Presuming that you're not kidding, Why not try to get yourself referred to a councillor by your Doctor?. You may gain some insight into why you are feeling the way you do.

In my opinion, Doctors aren't very well prepared to deal with these issues and tend to medicate to readily.

Don't wait for things to progress any further, and good luck.

Devil's Refugee

Becoming a recluse has worked for a few people.
Just look at that bloke who lives in a cave off Ibiza.
Fame, free food (probably) and he doesn't need to speak to anyone, just waves at passing boats and takes a p*ss in the sea !

TelBoy

NREV, i just did a Google search on "Sociophobia".

There are quite a few promising-looking links. Probably worth looking through before doing anything "formal", as referrals for psychiatric counselling have to be declared in certain situations i believe.

At least it will show you there are many others suffering the same sort of thing. Depression is much more widespread than many realise.

Hope this is more constructive than my first reply.