Lived Experience Forum

[Bimby2]

Being someone who is often plagued with the dread of leaving the relative safety of my home front,

I am pleased to say that i've had a small breakthrough with these feelings of being out and about.

Today I had a skin-cancer checkup appointment (which I kept faith with the doctor) and then went with

my friend for a coffee and chat afterwards.Had some moments of unease but managed to be away

for a couple of hours from my home. A real break through!  Hope this will be of some encouragement

to those, who like myself, fear leaving their comfort zone and staying too much at home. Bimby2

[Mazarita]

That's great, @Bimby2. When I first came to the forum about a year ago I couldn't even get myself to leave the flat to go to the doctors for necessary prescriptions. Now I am out at least once almost every day of the week. Like you, I still experience unease in social situations but I find it improves my mood overall to make the effort to get out that door which once sealed me in. Small steps lead to bigger changes over time. Good on you for making the move outwards today.

[etherial2]

Hi @Bimby2, i can relate though you sound further along than me. I haven't been out of the house for since Sunday week 12days. Accept for hanging the clothes on back patio. Meant to every day but not. Not scared anymore, just don't see the point. Save a lot of money this way & don't have to deal with people. Haven't been well i guess