I'm not sure how much I want to write or if this is the right place for me anyway.

I'm 8 years off any meds so I'm not seeking tapering advice or reinstatement advice.

Automatic thinking and a lot of background executive function has improved and sensitivities have improved but it's not enough.

And in the meantime because of how I've been living extremely isolated and with low stimulation and constant excruciating panic and pain I think other parts of my mind deteriorated just from that.

I still have confusion and fatigue and clenching soreness and cutting feeling in my head but I am mainly debilitated because of chemical sensitivities and that I live in a moldy hoarded house which is too confusing to navigate and also has a lot of risk for triggering sensitivities releasing contaminants into the air etc If I try to do anything carelessly.

Things that seem very easy or at least doable for others are typically not doable for me.

It's still difficult for me to use the internet if it's not something I'm already very familiar with and rooted into.

I haven't been able to get any consistent help or help that would change things in a more substantial way.

If I've been able to go live in a non-chaotic housing arrangement and not too much mold then I probably would have been more or less fine.

I wouldn't have a lot of the issues I have functioning or being able to focus on anything.

I'd still be some hurdles but in the current circumstance it pretty much neutralizes any pathway to advance.

There's much more detail but that is sort of it in a nutshell.

Thanks for reading

Edited June 26Jun 26 by exis

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I'm so sorry to read about the tough time you've had recently you will find plenty of support here for sure.

 

In the mean time this is what I would do if I were you:

 

-Stay Hydrated 

 

-Eat a good clean whole food diet, avoiding processed foods and sugars.

 

-Stay away from caffeine, alcohol and antihistamines and any other psychoactive substances.

 

Supplements are to be avoided initially, as they often irritate our nervous systems. Try to get your nutrition through food.

 

Down the line, you may wish to introduce Fish Oil and Magnesium. Those who can tolerate them have found them calming to the nervous system. Be careful try one at a time and start low and see how you get on should you choose to try them.

 

A daily walk is very important as much as you can manage, if you can manage it. Gets you your fresh air and Vitamin D does wonders for your mind!

How would you say that your living situation has or is affecting you?

It's probably true that living in isolation is not good for you, but I'm concerned about the mould which can also have a significant effect on your health.

 

You are very welcome here and I hope you find the site supportive.

On 6/26/2026 at 8:34 PM, exis said:

I'm not sure how much I want to write or if this is the right place for me anyway.

Welcome. Write as little or as much as you would like. You are most welcome here.

On 6/26/2026 at 8:34 PM, exis said:

And in the meantime because of how I've been living extremely isolated and with low stimulation and constant excruciating panic and pain I think other parts of my mind deteriorated just from that.

Im sorry to hear, this must be very hard for you. It is good you have seen some improvement in your symptoms, I expect you will see more as time passes. Can you do anything to improve the isolation?

On 6/26/2026 at 8:34 PM, exis said:

I still have confusion and fatigue and clenching soreness and cutting feeling in my head but I am mainly debilitated because of chemical sensitivities and that I live in a moldy hoarded house which is too confusing to navigate and also has a lot of risk for triggering sensitivities releasing contaminants into the air etc If I try to do anything carelessly.

Things that seem very easy or at least doable for others are typically not doable for me.

It's still difficult for me to use the internet if it's not something I'm already very familiar with and rooted into.

I haven't been able to get any consistent help or help that would change things in a more substantial way.

If I've been able to go live in a non-chaotic housing arrangement and not too much mold then I probably would have been more or less fine.

I wouldn't have a lot of the issues I have functioning or being able to focus on anything.

I'd still be some hurdles but in the current circumstance it pretty much neutralizes any pathway to advance.

As Luke has said, Mould can have significant effects on our health and I believe symptoms from exposure can display like WD, so may effect recovery for sure.