went outside for a ride today with my mom and to the store

[Adamj]

ugh the whole time I felt like I wasn’t real felt the anxiety felt like I was in a dream it’s frustrating was doing okay in the store than bam it hit me all over again I feel like I’m not real

trying to tell myself it’s my body trying to protect me and that’s it’s not life threatening but it’s scary. And it’s the first I’ve been out the house since last Thursday and I was only down to the store

[Adamj]

I did drive home from the store though

[Midori in reply to Adamj]

It's the first step; take another step tomorrow, and the next day.

Cheers,Midori

[EndUser13]

You made it out though!

Sometimes depersonalization or derealization can go hand in hand with anxiety/depression. You hadn't been in this sort of situation for a few days, so maybe the difference felt surreal.

Try not to judge yourself harshly for "only getting this far", rather focus on the importance of getting out and experiencing this. You survived, you can do it again!