Ali,
So happy to hear from you!! You've taught all of us so much about how to deal with the hand we're dealt. It isn't always easy; some may leave us, and some of us who have very strong support feel guilty about how our illness is burdening them...
Luke, I've been hiding in my house a lot lately also...usually due to the fact that the unpredictability of my symptoms makes it easier to hide in the house.
But when I do get out, especially when i connect with friends or when I get involved in helping others out, I feel SO much better...
It's difficult to break out of the box we make of our lives...but break out we must. One of my favorite sayings is that life gives you lemons...so make lemonade.
Hope you can get some assistance with everything...and this is such a great place for advice and support...
Take care...