Before the holiday season I only used to go out once a week to go shopping always feeling anxious because of various health issues.
I visited my Sister over the Christmas period and was persuaded to go to the pub with her and her new partner, although feeling uneasy I did enjoy myself.
Since then I have had a bad chest infection which has taken 2 weeks of antibiotics and steriods which has left me feeling very weak and shaky.
My problem is that now because of this I am uneasy leaving the flat, I live on the fourth floor in a large block of flats and even the thought of going down 1 flight of stairs and along the walkway to take my rubbish to the chute fills me with anxiety.
I know that it will take time to get over the infection and fears, but it doesn't stop the feeling of being trapped at the moment.
Thank you for listening
Philip