Making Changes

[LiveandLetLive42]

I am crawling out of my agoraphobia shell a bit lately. I truly believe people, places and things have a huge impact on our mental health. I recently moved back to my hometown and although I have a long road ahead of me to feel 100%, I am at least on the road. I am a minute away from my parents and some family and I started volunteering again. If you are stuck, I cannot express how much volunteering helps. It’s nourishing, positive and feels like you have purpose. I’ve only attended a few events and I feel more awakened and rid of negativity. I’ve been housebound for a few years not wanting to do anything. If you’re stuck in limbo, look deep inside and think about making a change. It’s scary and uncomfortable. I won’t sugar coat it, but the results are much more positive than where you’re at now. All my love sweet people 💖

[kenster1 Moderator]

my mum was agoraphobic for years real shame that she didn't even know how to get to the shops nearby.glad to read you are slowly but surely getting your life back again.

[LiveandLetLive42 in reply to kenster1]

Thanks lovie. You’ve been here a lot for me. I was watching an episode of Shameless years ago where the woman had agoraphobia and whenever she attempted to step outside, everything around her went hazy and dizzy and she’d run back inside. I remember thinking “how does that happen.” Unfortunately I found that out myself. It doesn’t happen over night. It starts with canceling plans to staying in on even weekends. And that all leads to literally being afraid to go outside. For me, it stems back to all of my trauma and being hurt and let down so much. I literally built walls around myself for protection. I was scared to even go on a walk and someone looking at me weird. I’m learning as I help people that I deserve to be helped too. I deserve better than being a prisoner in my home. And I know you and I have talked about this many times, but I want others to read this and KNOW that they deserve to be happy too. Thanks my friend 💕