Feeling trapped

[chiara789]

I feel so anxious and depressed. It makes it hard to leave my apartment. I live in a studio and it’s so tempting to stay in bed all day. I just can’t convince myself to leave my apartment. I don’t have an appetite so I don’t want to go out and get food. I don’t feel like running errands and being around people. I also know it’s stupid to stay in bed and suffer. I just feel very trapped and claustrophobic.

[gilip]

Hi there. I know what you mean, I get up but the temptation all day is to go back to bed!! Why I don’t know cos I can’t sleep more! Do you sleep or watch Telly!!! I so know it’s not healthy to stay in so much but have social anxiety when I go out!!!

[Hidden]

Hi I live in the us. you can order groceries on line and have them delivered to your home.You can also do some errands online as well.You should see if thats an option in your area.

[IheartDogs]

I know how easy it is to stay in bed all day. Perhaps you can just step outside for breath of fresh air and walk to the corner and back? Being outside does a world of good and helping our mood. You mentioned that you felt claustrophobic so it sounds like there's a part of you that does want to get out. Let us know how it goes. We're here for you!

[Strongheartforever]

The more you hide from life, the more you’ll suffer. Force yourself out into the light. You are a living thing that needs fresh air, sunlight, clean water, friends, love and adventure. We all want to hide and stay “protected” because the human mind wants us “safe” but we must push through this negative thought pattern and drown out its b.s. with concrete action. Find something you love to do outside the confines of that studio. I promise if you don’t you’ll wake one day and your life will be an empty shell, and nearly over, and you’ll wonder what you spent so much time fearing and avoiding. There is a personality type called anxious/avoidant. You can turn this around. You’ve got to be creative in this life and branch out. Sounds like you’ve had enough and are sick and tired of being sick and tired. There are many fascinating things to discover about yourself but you’ll never find them if you don’t take a risk and try something new. Grow or die. These are your choices. Joy or misery? It’s up to you.

[cruin]

I force myself to take a shower, get dress and go outside in the sunlight. Something about about the sun makes me feel better.