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Question: For the past 6 months or so I have been having a fear of cleaning products and also other things like if my husband puts gasoline in his car or lawnmower and he touches say the doorknob and I touch it after him and not wash my hands I can get sick.
I also don't want my husband spraying insect spray for ants in our cabinets or on the counters and because of this we are overwhelmed with ants. This is causing a big problem in my marriage. My husband is constantly yelling at me that I have problems. I have bad anxiety due to being away from my family, an unhappy marriage, no friends and trouble getting a job. My husband works 6 am to 2 pm 5 days a week and I am alone a lot and I live in a country setting where the neighbors do not bother with each other. I was doing volunteer work up until last week in the library at school but now that schools are out I have lost my schedule and feel more lost. I always had a schedule all my life but all of a sudden I feel lost. I am taking Klonopin 3/4 mg a day and am weaning myself off of Wellbutrin.
Please I need your help. I also get bad burning in my nose when I get upset and feel dizzy, I am from New York City and now live in XXXXXXX N.C. Also everywhere I go I get nervous before I go. But I fight it and go anyway. Every day is a battle. Always worrying and I have lost friends and even my sister is staying way from calling me because she says I make her nervous. I went throough a similar thing in XXXXXXX about 20 years ago - I had had a house built in a small town and felt secluded as I do now. I don't know what to do.
I also don't want my husband spraying insect spray for ants in our cabinets or on the counters and because of this we are overwhelmed with ants. This is causing a big problem in my marriage. My husband is constantly yelling at me that I have problems. I have bad anxiety due to being away from my family, an unhappy marriage, no friends and trouble getting a job. My husband works 6 am to 2 pm 5 days a week and I am alone a lot and I live in a country setting where the neighbors do not bother with each other. I was doing volunteer work up until last week in the library at school but now that schools are out I have lost my schedule and feel more lost. I always had a schedule all my life but all of a sudden I feel lost. I am taking Klonopin 3/4 mg a day and am weaning myself off of Wellbutrin.
Please I need your help. I also get bad burning in my nose when I get upset and feel dizzy, I am from New York City and now live in XXXXXXX N.C. Also everywhere I go I get nervous before I go. But I fight it and go anyway. Every day is a battle. Always worrying and I have lost friends and even my sister is staying way from calling me because she says I make her nervous. I went throough a similar thing in XXXXXXX about 20 years ago - I had had a house built in a small town and felt secluded as I do now. I don't know what to do.
Brief Answer:
Involve yourself in activities that might keep you busy
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks fir writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
Please find my observations below.
1. It is true that you might be having problems in controlling your anxiety levels. Klonopin helps and it should be keeping your anxiety down. It is suggested that you also involve yourself in simple activities to keep yourself busy since the library in the school has shut down.
2. The cleaning products sold have passed FDA tests and suitable for use at home. There are details on ways to use and precautions to be taken. I am sure that your husband is careful enough not to spray over foods. You cannot fall sick after touching the door knob which was touched by your husband after filling gasoline.
3. Ants and other pests need to be controlled regularly. If you find that the spray is toxic then you might change to using natural products and herbal and non toxic preparations. You might also consider cleaning the cabinets every month to keep them clean without the requirement of sprays, if you think that spraying is harmful.
4. Being alone can be helped by trying to involve yourself in activities like gardening, keeping fit, cooking, reading books and also doing the internet. I am sure that you will find one or more of the above activities interesting enough to keep you busy till your husband gets back from work.
5. There is no need to get upset and worried about events not in your control. Your sister, friends and loved ones are happy and enjoying their lives. Life is a journey where you keep meeting new people and retaining your old friendships. Your neighbors might look unfriendly right now but you might make an effort and see if you can become good friends. Instead of thinking everyday as a battle, you might consider every morning as Gods gift of life and enjoy it to the fullest.
Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Involve yourself in activities that might keep you busy
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks fir writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
Please find my observations below.
1. It is true that you might be having problems in controlling your anxiety levels. Klonopin helps and it should be keeping your anxiety down. It is suggested that you also involve yourself in simple activities to keep yourself busy since the library in the school has shut down.
2. The cleaning products sold have passed FDA tests and suitable for use at home. There are details on ways to use and precautions to be taken. I am sure that your husband is careful enough not to spray over foods. You cannot fall sick after touching the door knob which was touched by your husband after filling gasoline.
3. Ants and other pests need to be controlled regularly. If you find that the spray is toxic then you might change to using natural products and herbal and non toxic preparations. You might also consider cleaning the cabinets every month to keep them clean without the requirement of sprays, if you think that spraying is harmful.
4. Being alone can be helped by trying to involve yourself in activities like gardening, keeping fit, cooking, reading books and also doing the internet. I am sure that you will find one or more of the above activities interesting enough to keep you busy till your husband gets back from work.
5. There is no need to get upset and worried about events not in your control. Your sister, friends and loved ones are happy and enjoying their lives. Life is a journey where you keep meeting new people and retaining your old friendships. Your neighbors might look unfriendly right now but you might make an effort and see if you can become good friends. Instead of thinking everyday as a battle, you might consider every morning as Gods gift of life and enjoy it to the fullest.
Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
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