Do your health issues prevent you from going out?

[chloe40]

And taking part in outside activities, meeting friends, shopping, having some sort of social life?

Chloe

[kenster1 Moderator]

as much as some things can be difficult it`s important to push on through and not be ruled by our anxieties and fears.

[chloe40 Administrator in reply to kenster1]

Yes, absolutely Kenny, but sometimes our anxieties are all consuming and we just don't know which way to turn, our lives are often ruled by our anxiety and fears.

I wish there was a quick fix but sadly I don't know of any.

Having some sort of structure to our daily lives really helps.

I wonder what others think?

[Hidden in reply to chloe40]

I never go out apart from medical appointments, if I'm able to. I have no social or family life.

[chloe40 Administrator in reply to Hidden]

That's such a shame Hidden

Perhaps you could enquire about telephone befriending, you'll find many charities that do this, you could check this out online.

Take care

[Dolphin14]

chloe

I had a very difficult time when I was first diagnosed. I would get so anxious I would vomit before having to leave the house

I avoided social activities of any kind for about two years. The only thing that I went out for was therapy and to see my doctor.

Looking back I now know I felt this way long before my diagnosis. I only know this now because all that is gone

❤️🐬

[chloe40 Administrator in reply to Dolphin14]

Hi Dolphin14

That must have been so upsetting for you and very restrictive x

Yes, the last thing you must have needed was socialising when you're feeling so anxious.

I'm really glad you're so much better Dolphin x

[Dolphin14 in reply to chloe40]

Thank you chloe.

It was a rough journey. I thought how I felt was " normal" now I wonder how I survived like that.

I hope you have a wonderful Sunday