Afraid to go outside

[comb]

I'm having such a difficult time with my anxiety these past few days. I am sort of coming out of a severe episode of depression and then my anxiety peaks. I'm afraid of going outside and interacting with people. I just want to isolate myself because of all this anxiety, but then my depression will get worse. Idk what to do!

[Lostjoy]

Hello, I've been isolating also. You have to make yourself get out. I find that once I am out I usually feel better. Today was a huge struggle to get out of bed for me, but once I had a shower I felt a little better. These struggles are very hard. I'm sorry you have to deal with this. I wouldn't wish it on anyone.

Best wishes for you to feel better.

[quieturban]

Oh my that happens to me too. Sometimes I wanna go outside but something always keeps me from doing that. I feel afraid if i will run into someone and it attacks me. I don't know how to be calm around people so I try really hard when I am around people and then when I'm by myself it attacks me again. I think I have social anxiety. It's hurting me. I wish I could get help.

[Hidden]

I've been there. I had agoraphobia and was having so many panic attacks a day I was to scared to go anywhere out of fear of my body failing me or humiliating myself. I eventually came to the conclusion that I was gonna have anxiety no matter what so I might as well get out and do something. Take baby steps, go for a walk to the park or around the neighborhood. Maybe go to the store or something at a late hour where there aren't many people. I personally like going to Walmart around like 11 at night because it's basically dead and I don't feel so anxious. I also like the library because it's peaceful and the chances of seeing someone I know are very very slim. Don't be hard on yourself either!