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The question was submitted 12/03/2008

Subject: trust

why do i find it so difficult to trust people.iam constantly afraid of the unknown. i went back to work and im finding it extremely hard to trust anyone. hard to relate to others. i still feel like i dont belong there and cant stop feeling guilty.i want to be a useful team member but i cant seem to get it right
i cant stop feeling guilty cause i just want it all to end

Answer from DepNet

Thank you for your enquiry. It is at least a positive that you can trust enough to make your enquiry. There can be many reasons why you can get feelings of not being able to trust. It also is different if it has been a long-standing quality for you, or only more recent. If you get low in mood, demoralised and guilty it can make it all feel worse. As a first move you should talk to your local doctor (general practitioner), discuss your problems. There are many ways to help you to help yourself (even when you feel beyond it all). Your doctor may suggest talking treatment, or sometimes medicines can be an added help. It may be your doctor suggests more specialised help with a psychiatrist (a doctor specialising in such issues) or a psychologist (a person specialising in mental illness but not a medical doctor). Do not put off doing something about this. Arrange to see your doctor today, or as soon as possible. All the best with this problem, and its solution.

The answer was published on DepNet 14/03/2008